Therapy dog tests set July 15, Aug. 5

Would you like to see if your dog has what it takes to be a therapy dog?  Savannah Chapter No. 131 of Therapy Dogs International will host two therapy dog tests, one at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 15, and one at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5.  Both tests will be held at Riverview Rehab Center, 6711 LaRoche Ave. in Savannah, and will end about 4 p.m.  The July 15 test will include a clinic and has no limit on participants.  The Aug. 5 test will be limited to 10 dogs.

 Therapy dog and handler teams visit assisted living and nursing homes to bring emotional support to residents. They also participate in the "Tail-Waggin' Tutor" program, helping children with their reading skills, at elementary schools and the YMCA.  For information on TDI and on what is included in the test, visit the TDI website at www.tdi-dog.org.  Only dogs who are being tested should attend the testing events.

 For more information on the Savannah tests, contact Sheila Phillips at:  43sheshe@gmail.com .  To learn more about TDI Chapter 229 in Beaufort, call Director Dick Hoagland at 843-522-2073.