Empowering the spirited lives of children
through the compassionate presence of dogs
Classes starting in Fall 2019!
We offer small group classes (up to 4 students) for children between the ages of 8-12yrs
Private sessions available for children aged 5yrs and up!
We offer small group classes (up to 4 students) for children between the ages of 8-12yrs
Private sessions available for children aged 5yrs and up!
What is Canine-Assisted Therapy?
Canine-Assisted Therapy (CAT) is a type of complementary therapy practice used by health and human service professionals (such as Registered Nurses) to enhance (and in many cases, replace) traditional health practices in healing and in wellness.
Using guiding principles and best practices in Animal-Assisted Interventions, therapy dogs work with your child on and off leash to naturally strengthen social and emotional coping skills, as well fine motor skills, to improve self-esteem and self-awareness. Research studies dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children through Animal-Assisted Interventions have found that children demonstrated and/or reported decreased symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, improved family and peer relationships, and fostered school connectedness. Best of all: ALL NATURAL---NO SIDE EFFECTS! |
Ted, Therapy Dog
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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 at home and at school.
It is through the resilience of military children that our mission be shared with all children as they overcome their own challenges at home and at school.