Types of Dogs
Service Dogs
These highly trained dogs are partnered with adults with physical disabilities who are using a wheel chair, electric chair, or scooter full time. They are trained to assist in daily tasks, designed to increase their partners independence. Some examples of the skills they may be trained to do, include turning on lights, opening and closing doors, picking up dropped items, fetching the phone in case of an emergency, and opening automatic doors. Our dogs are certified by A.C.T.S. which is accredited by Assistance Dogs International. Individuals with disabilities have the right under the ADA to use Service Dogs in public places. The types of disabilities that may benefit from a Service Dog include, but are not limited to, spinal cord injuries, Cerebral Palsy, MS, Spina Bifida, and amputations.
These highly trained dogs are partnered with adults with physical disabilities who are using a wheel chair, electric chair, or scooter full time. They are trained to assist in daily tasks, designed to increase their partners independence. Some examples of the skills they may be trained to do, include turning on lights, opening and closing doors, picking up dropped items, fetching the phone in case of an emergency, and opening automatic doors. Our dogs are certified by A.C.T.S. which is accredited by Assistance Dogs International. Individuals with disabilities have the right under the ADA to use Service Dogs in public places. The types of disabilities that may benefit from a Service Dog include, but are not limited to, spinal cord injuries, Cerebral Palsy, MS, Spina Bifida, and amputations.
Facility Therapy Dogs
Facility Therapy Dogs work with professionals that work with people that may benefit from animal assisted therapy. Facility Therapy Dogs work with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Ministers, Counselors, Teachers, Doctors, and a variety of other professionals. They may work in courtrooms, classrooms, daycare centers, halfway houses, nursing homes, or healthcare centers. These dogs can be trained in a variety of skills to assist in their work. The field of animal assisted therapy is becoming increasingly more accepted and is growing in popularity. Our Facility Therapy Dogs are trained in all the basic foundation skills as our Service Dogs. These skills are utilized to teach the dogs tricks and games that aid in the planned execution of their work. Facility Therapy Dogs are not certified Service Dogs and do not have public access rights under the ADA.
Facility Therapy Dogs work with professionals that work with people that may benefit from animal assisted therapy. Facility Therapy Dogs work with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Ministers, Counselors, Teachers, Doctors, and a variety of other professionals. They may work in courtrooms, classrooms, daycare centers, halfway houses, nursing homes, or healthcare centers. These dogs can be trained in a variety of skills to assist in their work. The field of animal assisted therapy is becoming increasingly more accepted and is growing in popularity. Our Facility Therapy Dogs are trained in all the basic foundation skills as our Service Dogs. These skills are utilized to teach the dogs tricks and games that aid in the planned execution of their work. Facility Therapy Dogs are not certified Service Dogs and do not have public access rights under the ADA.