Building the Bonds That Heal – One Therapy Team at a Time
Discover how you and your pet can make a real difference through animal-assisted therapy. Whether you’re just starting or ready to take the next step, Petluv.co gives you the guidance, tools, and confidence to begin your journey.
About Petluv.co
At Petluv, we believe in the healing power of the human–animal bond. Our mission is to support pet lovers and handlers who want to share their pet’s gentle spirit with others through therapy visits. Whether your pet has paws, hooves, or hoppy little feet, the bond that you share with them is powerful.
With step-by-step guidance, training resources, and real-world insights, we help you and your pet prepare for meaningful therapy work in your community.
The Heart of Petluv
Meet Some Therapy Teams in Action
From hospitals to schools, volunteers bring comfort, connection, and smiles wherever they go; spreading kindness and smiles to those in need.💜🐾🐾
Inspirational Thought of the Day!
"The secret to living is giving" - Tony Robbins
What’s New at Petluv
Catch the latest stories, updates, and helpful tips from the Petluv Blog.
Each post is designed to inspire and guide you on your therapy journey.
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Handmade Snuffle Balls - interactive enrichment toys - Coming soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
At Petluv, we believe in the healing power of the human–animal bond. Our mission is to support pet lovers and handlers who want to share their pet’s gentle spirit with others through therapy visits. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, we aim to inspire, educate and motivate you to show others that you care about them.
Basic obedience; using classes, books or videos that are based on Positive Reinforcement Training. Always train your pet personally; this helps maintain the human-animal bond.
A dog must know how to sit, stay, down, walk on a loose leash and leave it. Other species of pet therapy animals require less stringent requirements. Check with the organization that you plan on joining for guidance.
If you have a puppy (under 6 mos.), take them walking, take them for car rides, let them experience all sorts of sights, sounds, smells, people and other sociable animals. Watch their reaction; if showing signs of stress - stop immediately. Re-assess and check with a trainer for guidance if possible.
Older animals can use similar methods and adding busier environments. Other species can modify some of the ideas above. Go to any pet friendly store and practice your commands - ride on an elevator if possible!
First of all, you need to know your pet and their temperament & personality. Are they shy and reserved or confident and predictable? Sometimes, you have to try out a new place and see if they like it and how they interact with the kids or other people. If you see them showing stress signals, excuse yourself and find another facility or event. You must work to protect your animal at all costs.
Becoming a Pet Therapy Team requires commitment of time and resources.
Time includes all training classes, navigating the information from various facilities and/or organizations, keeping up with additional training and staying current with any specific requirements after becoming a Certified Team.
Resources includes yearly veterinarian visits, recertification fees and any apparel needed to identify you or your pet as a member of a group.
Spotlight Petluv Team of the Month
Each month we celebrate a special Petluv therapy team that brings love, comfort, and joy to others.
Do you and your pet make a difference together? We’d love to feature your story!
Enter our " Spotlight Petluv Team of the Month" HERE! Send us:
A clear photo of your pet therapy team
A short story (about 150–200 words) about your journey together
Fill out our short form (click entry form below) to enter. Story suggestions: what inspired you to start your pet therapy journey or a memorable encounter while on a visit. Entries will be chosen and published on the first of each month.
💖 Stay tuned to meet our next featured team right here each month!
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