Our therapy dogs provide comfort and reassurance to children and adults navigating daily life or traumatic situations. Therapy Dog Teams (dog and handler) are all volunteers certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Each team must adhere to confidentiality guidelines; complete a background check; provide annual proof of liability insurance, registration, and vaccinations; and complete specialized training for working with juveniles and ongoing training.
Petting dogs help individuals feel at ease before and during court proceedings. Court employees, also, enjoy therapy dog visits.
Our therapy dog visits bring joy to children, young adults, and staff in schools. In cases of crisis, our dogs comfort students and teachers dealing with trauma.
In workplaces, our dogs quietly provide support to employees who benefit from petting a dog. Research proves that therapy dog visits reduce blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve mood.
17th Circuit Therapy Dogs visit many community events. Our furry friends always create smiles and improve mood.
We look for well-mannered, well-behaved dogs that enjoy meeting people.
