About Us

Invisible Paw Prints is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Unlike other testing organizations, our staff is not paid a penny - 100% volunteer organization.

Becoming an Invisible Paw Prints Therapy Dog Team is Easy...

• Do you love being around and interacting with adults and/or children?

• Are you comfortable in a nursing home, children’s facility, library, medical setting, etc.?

• Do you enjoy giving back to the community in a volunteer capacity?

• Can you volunteer just six times a year any time you want?

• ​​Invisible Paw Prints will accept any breed with the exception of any state laws prohibiting specific breeds of dogs in that particular state.

• Need obedience training? Contact Rob at Commander In Leash Dog Obedience & Behavior Training: www.commanderinleash.com

• Yes to the above? Then let's get started!

• Requirements: ​Canine must be a minimum of six months old to test (younger dogs can receive waiver).

• Our test is Not a rigorous test or multi-day test process. The test typically takes less than one hour if an IPP examiner is available in your area.

• ​If you are already an active registered therapy dog team, all we need to transition you to IPP is just paperwork, no testing. ​

• Membership is available in ALL states. The Invisible Paw Prints testing process is simple! The below link contains the downloadable IPP Membership Guideline in one easy to read package. 

• ​The annual IPP tax deductible Membership fee of only $45.​

• ​Once the testing and observation process is complete, you will receive a registration certificate, ID Card, custom vest with patches, and liability insurance coverage for your canine companion! Then contact an organization(s) in your community to begin your new journey!

Next test: July 7 at 3 PM. 

Venue: TBD 

YOU MUST ADVISE IPP THAT YOU ARE TESTING PRIOR TO THE TESTING DATE.

See application process below:

Use the members guide (PDF) in conjunction with your application process below. Members Guide is located after this section.

Applications with Examiner Available in your area (Charlotte, NC and surrounding communities):

Fill out appendixes B, C, D, & E in their ENTIRETY using the members guideline document below (link).  The only out of house document required will be the vaccination records check signed by your veterinarian. Once completed, call us to schedule test.

Applications with Examiner not available in your area (examiners only located in Charlotte, NC at this time):

Fill out appendixes B, D, E, J, K, & O and complete the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test (Appendix A) using the members guidelines below. The CGC test is done with an AKC CGC Tester. Once completed, sign all necessary documents, scan, and email to invisiblepawprints2016@gmail.com. Once all documents are received, reviewed, and approved, we will notify you of the approval and mail out your membership packet.

Applications when you are a member of another therapy dog organization and want to transfer to Invisible Paw Prints:

To join IPP from another organization, just submit the following items:

1. Certificates from your previous therapy dog organization
2. Copy of your therapy dog team ID card
3. Fill out and send copy of Appendix B and E in the IPP Guidelines
4. Picture of you and your canine for your certificate
5. Remit $45 for your annual membership fee (each dog is separate membership)

Once your IPP membership is activated by submitting your tax deductible annual membership fee of $45 (here on PayPal or check), you will receive an IPP certificate, ID card, vest, and your liability insurance is activated..

Remember, IPP is an American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized therapy dog testing and registry non-profit and IPP is a 100% volunteer organization and nobody is paid a penny unlike other therapy dog organizations who are paid with members funds. We thank you for supporting our non-profit teams!

Members Guideline Document below...

Available on Amazon. Donations of $50 or more will receive an autographed copy. All proceeds go to Invisible Paw Prints.