Lewis & Clark Therapy/Service Dogs

Readiness Scorecard

A structured snapshot of your dog’s current readiness based on what you’re seeing today. This is not a permanent label, certification, registration, approval, or guarantee.

1. My dog can settle calmly in a familiar environment for 10+ minutes.
2. My dog recovers from startling sounds within a reasonable amount of time.
3. My dog reliably responds to their name in low-distraction settings.
4. My dog is comfortable being handled (paws, ears, body).
5. My dog can walk on a loose leash in quiet outdoor settings.
6. My dog is neutral around unfamiliar people in low-distraction settings.
7. My dog is neutral around unfamiliar dogs at a reasonable distance.
8. My dog can ride calmly in a vehicle.
9. I can read early signals of stress or overwhelm in my dog.
10. I have a consistent daily routine that supports my dog’s regulation.

Educational use only.

This course is educational only. It does not certify, register, approve, diagnose, qualify, or guarantee any dog or handler for therapy dog work, service dog work, public access, or legal status.