Mission
To heal & empower the spirited lives of children through the compassionate presence of dogs.
Vision
Our hope is that children are lovingly appreciated for who they are meant to be and that all animals are seen for the unbiased support they provide.
Our Story
All human beings are unique which leads us on a search for a sense of purpose to share our expertise either as a leader or a supporter in any given field. While many children are able to find their purpose through joining clubs, participating in sports, or simply reading a book, other children find their purpose through being around animals. Domesticated dogs do not have the distractions humans have which makes them experts in mindfulness, playfulness, and observation. Facilitating meaningful interactions between children and dogs then provides a natural learning environment for the child but also an enjoyable "task" for dogs who live to work with us any time we invite them. What a wonderful way for children to grow and for dogs to have fun!
Using guiding principals based on research in Animal-Assisted Therapy, Canine-Assisted Therapy helps to both heal and maintain a child's well-being. With the assistance of therapy dogs, children can identify and practice healthy social relationships, navigate emotional shifts, and experience free movement, otherwise known as self-awareness. Through thoughtful and purposeful interactions between a trained dog and the child, the learning transfers to strengthening relationships within the family and ultimately shared into the community.
Using guiding principals based on research in Animal-Assisted Therapy, Canine-Assisted Therapy helps to both heal and maintain a child's well-being. With the assistance of therapy dogs, children can identify and practice healthy social relationships, navigate emotional shifts, and experience free movement, otherwise known as self-awareness. Through thoughtful and purposeful interactions between a trained dog and the child, the learning transfers to strengthening relationships within the family and ultimately shared into the community.