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Why Choose Dogs With a Purpose
Dogs with a Purpose aims to be a center of excellence for canine assisted therapy. It is our goal to provide dog therapy teams that not only meet our high certification requirements but also demonstrate the right temperament and exhibit a strong bond between handler and dog.
In addition to this, we have one of the best liability insurance policies for therapy dogs organizations. All of our therapy dogs are insured and certified.
With respect to facilities and organizations we will:
Work with your chosen representative(s) to define your specific needs and communicate these needs to our dog therapy teams;
Connect you with appropriately certified dog therapy teams. Some therapy dog teams are more comfortable in certain settings. For example, dog therapy teams whose main focus is reading with children may not be comfortable going to a rehabilitation or hospital setting.
Continually train our dog therapy teams with ongoing workshops, seminars and communications; monitor compliance of our dog therapy teams with our rules and regulations, and maintain our high level of insurance to provide coverage for both our volunteer participants and all recipients of canine assisted therapy.
Benefits of Therapy Dogs
PHYSICAL BENEFITS
lowers blood pressure
improves cardiovascular health
releases calming endorphins (oxytocin)
lowers overall physical pain, and the act of petting produces an automatic relaxation response, which is believed to reduce the amount of medication needed by some people
MENTAL BENEFITS
lifts spirits and lessens depression
lowers feelings of isolation and alienation
encourages communication
provides comfort
increases socialization
lessens boredom
depression relief
aids children in overcome speech and emotional disorders
creates motivation for the client to recover faster, and reduces loneliness.
Schedule a Visit
Because we are a non-profit organization with volunteer members there is no cost to receive canine assisted therapy from Dogs with a Purpose. Dogs shifts are limited to a 90 minutes long. Please fill out the form below to schedule a visit.
HIPPA Information
What is HIPPA?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPPA, is a federal law protecting sensitive patient information.
Why is it important?
HIPPA protects patient information from being distributed or disclosed without their consent or knowledge.
What does it protect?
A patient's name, address, birth date and Social Security number;
An individual's physical or mental health condition;
Any care provided to an individual; or
Information concerning the payment for the care provided to the individual that identifies the patient, or information for which there is a reasonable basis to believe could be used to identify the patient.
