Can my registered service dog be certified for therapy work with TDI?
No; effective 8/16/2010, TDI policy prohibits registered service dogs from participating in therapy work: “A service dog is meant to be with the handler at all times. The service dogs focus and attention should always be directed towards the handler. The purpose of a therapy dog is the exact opposite. A therapy dog must focus attention and energy towards the person they are visiting. It is not fair to ask the dog to serve in both capacities.
