K-9 Caring Angels
Certified Therapy Dogs Serving Westchester County
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Sit Means Sit Dog Training of Westchester partners with K-9 Caring Angels to train and certify therapy dogs serving hospitals, schools, assisted living facilities, and care centers across Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Dogs that complete our training program and meet temperament and obedience standards are eligible to join the K-9 Caring Angels program. Certified therapy dogs make regular visits to bring comfort and connection to people in need.
Westchester K-9 Caring Angels
Bringing Comfort Through Certified Therapy Dogs
Sit Means Sit Dog Training of Westchester is proud to partner with Westchester K-9 Caring Angels — a program dedicated to bringing certified therapy dogs to hospitals, schools, assisted living facilities, and care centers throughout Westchester and Fairfield Counties.
Therapy dogs have a proven, profound impact on the people they visit — reducing stress, easing anxiety, and bringing genuine joy to those who need it most. Our certified trainers ensure that every dog in the program meets the highest standards for temperament, obedience, and reliability before working in a therapy setting.
Where Our Therapy Dogs Serve
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Schools and educational programs
- Assisted living and memory care facilities
- Veterans' organizations
- Crisis response and emotional support events
Get Involved
If your dog has completed training with Sit Means Sit Dog Training of Westchester and you're interested in having them certified as a therapy dog, reach out to learn more about the K-9 Caring Angels program and how to get started.
Visit our full K-9 Caring Angels Therapy Team page to learn about the certification path, eligibility requirements, and where our teams serve across Westchester and Fairfield Counties. For a real-world example of the advanced obedience therapy work requires, meet Pepper the Bat Dog.
Call (914) 687-5532 or fill out the form below to learn more about our therapy dog program.
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Frequently Asked Questions — K-9 Caring Angels
How do I get my dog certified as a therapy dog?+
Your dog must first complete a training program with Sit Means Sit Dog Training of Westchester and demonstrate the temperament, obedience, and reliability standards required for therapy work. Contact us to learn more about the K-9 Caring Angels certification process.
Where do K-9 Caring Angels therapy dogs visit?+
Certified therapy dogs visit hospitals, schools, memory care and assisted living facilities, veterans' organizations, and crisis response events throughout Westchester and Fairfield Counties.
Is K-9 Caring Angels affiliated with Sit Means Sit Dog Training?+
Sit Means Sit Dog Training of Westchester is a partner training organization for K-9 Caring Angels. We provide the training foundation and help dogs meet the standards required for certification.
How It Works
- 1Schedule your free training-fit call
- 2Talk with Emily about your dog and goals
- 3Choose the right training plan or in-person evaluation
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