Operation H.E.E.L.
(Heal & Empower Every Life)
Wisconsin's only Nurse-led Animal-Assisted Intervention Program for children and adults
that focuses on the body's ability to heal the mind and soothe the soul.
We offer several levels of therapeutic engagement through private sessions for humans
that choose to work with our on-site therapy dogs or the participant's personal dog.
New For Spring!
Private Family Dog Training Classes
With a focus based on the human-animal bond, Cindy will work with your family dog on basic obedience skills and dog-friendly activities
to help your dog learn manners at home and in public.
We recommend working with no more than 2 dogs but Cindy will consider special circumstances for more than 2 dogs.
Recommended for:
Newly adopted dogs
Dogs needing more practice of skills learned in basic dog group training programs
New for Summer!
Therapy Dog Training Classes for the health and human service professional & their canine partner!
Cindy will offer small group classes and professional seminars for health and human service professionals
(and their dogs!) interested in training their personal dog or facility dog to work in their specific setting.
This class does not register therapy dogs.
Recommended for:
Puppies 5 months through adulthood
Professionals offering private or group therapy
Dogs with or without basic obedience skills
ALL dogs provide a level of support and motivation for humans.
Why not work with your personal dog?
Read through the Wisconsin State Journal interview with Dr. Sullivan, UW-Madison's Veterinary Professor
and director of the local volunteer Therapy Dog group, Pet Pals,
featuring the story about our on-site therapy dog, Ted!
Why not work with your personal dog?
Read through the Wisconsin State Journal interview with Dr. Sullivan, UW-Madison's Veterinary Professor
and director of the local volunteer Therapy Dog group, Pet Pals,
featuring the story about our on-site therapy dog, Ted!
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Using guiding principles and best practices in Animal-Assisted Interventions, Cindy works with your family dog, on and off leash, to create purposeful exercises that naturally lower the body's response to fear, training YOUR body to chose to eradicate feelings commonly associated with stress such as anxiety and/or depression, even pain. Raising the body's levels of "happy" hormones improves self-esteem and self-awareness, strengthening social and emotional skills, but also enhancing physical goals. It is also a great way to enrich your family dog's life through their sense of purpose and service! |
Our on site therapy dogs will partner with any child or adult who may not have a family dog to work with!
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Operation H.E.E.L. began as a mission to support our military children. They chose to face extraordinary challenges both at home and at school with positivity and perseverance, knowing that their military family member serves or has served to secure our country's freedom.
It is through the resilience of military children that our mission be shared with all children as they overcome their own challenges. |
