| THERAPY DOG |
| Therapy Dogs can be used in many different ways, whether it's visiting residents at an assisted living facility, brining smiles to hospitalized patients or helping children read. Dogs can bring joy to many people through this work. Canine Solutions is a big believer in "dog therapy". Polly has been evaluating therapy dogs for Therapy Dogs, Inc. for well over a decade. Lisa is also therapy dog evaluator through TDInc. ANY dog who is over the age of 12 months, has a natural love for people and has basic manners can become a therapy dog. Therapy Dogs Inc. is NOT breed specific, any breed of dog or mix breeds can become therapy dogs. To become a therapy dog, a dog and handler (owner) must pass an initial evaluation and then three scheduled visits to different facilities. In the initial evaluation, the dog is tested for social skills and manners. The dog must be able to walk on a loose leash, without pulling and be able to greet people with all four paw on the floor. The handler must know some things too! The is a "team event" both dog and handler have to pass! The handler should be able to understand how their dog will behave in certain situations. Once a team has passed their evaluation and three visits they can register their dog as a therapy dog. Once registration is completed, they can either join us on our scheduled visits or contact new facilities and start their own visits. The sky is the limit at this point, working with facilities and spreading the joy of therapy dogs. THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS SERVICE. However, there is a small annual fee of $25.00 to register your dog through Therapy Dogs, Inc. This fee is to cover the cost of registration and insurance. If this is something you'd be interested in , please contact us for further information and to schedule an evaluation. |
| Big or small, all breeds can be Therapy Dogs |
| UPCOMING VISITS August 3rd, 3:30pm Golden Living Center, 410 Roedl Court, Beaver Dam August 10th, 1pm, Trosten Haus 1223 Madison, Beaver Dam **This will be a demonstration** August 11th, 3:30pm Remembrance Home, 1810 N. Spring Street, Beaver Dam August 17th, 3:30pm Golden Living Center, 410 Roedl Court, Beaver Dam August 27th, 3:30pm Sylvan Crossing, 626 Monroe Street, Beaver Dam August 31st, 3:30pm Golden Living Center, 410 Roedl Court, Beaver Dam ***PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE IN VISITS. WE HOPE THE CHANGE WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO ATTEND*** **For the Golden Living Center visits, proof of rabies vaccine is required. PLEASE, register by phone or e-mail before coming to any visit. |
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| Hemi and Jerry |
| Rose and Lisa |
| DO YOU AND YOUR DOG LIKE CHILDREN? DO YOU LIKE TO READ? CANINE SOLUTIONS HAS A R.E.A.D. (READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS) PROGRAM ESTABLISHED IN BEAVER DAM. YOUR DOG MUST BE A REGISTERED THERAPY DOG TO JOIN THIS PROGRAM. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THIS VERY IMPORTANT PROGRAM. ***PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR NEW "R.E.A.D." PAGE ON THIS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION*** |
| Kris and Bella |
| Mike and Max |
| Michelle and Mickey |
| Natasha and Hope |
| Lisa and Gracie |
| Trina and Libby, Libby is also a R.E.A.D. dog! |
| Therapy Dogs having a dog show at the Golden Living Center |
| Recent Therapy Visits |