Therapy dog services
Meet Ellie!
A special little dog who puts a smile on the face of every human she meets.
Fun Facts about Ellie:
- Ellie is an 8 year old shih tzu
- She was adopted in 2017 from the SPCA in Baltimore, MD
- She is a certified therapy dog and registered with Alliance of Therapy Dogs
- Ellie has been camping, hiking, and kayaking!
- Her best friend in a 15 lb cat named Chumley
Alliance of Therapy Dogs
ATD is an internationally recognized organization that provides testing, insurance, certification, registration, and support for therapy dog teams. They connect volunteers with facilities who would like to start a therapy dog program - including hospitals, libraries, schools, airports, and more! Therapy dog candidates must pass ATD's obedience and temperament testing along with supervised outings before earning certification.
You can learn more about Alliance of Therapy Dogs here
Animal-Assisted Therapy & Volunteer Therapy Dog Visits
Animal Assisted OT :
Animal assisted OT promotes motor coordination, sensory/emotional regulation, processing, play and social interaction skills, executive function, and more. Playing with a dog can address a variety of skills while encouraging participation in a fun way.
Current clients can request animal-assisted OT sessions, approval is on a case by case basis.
Volunteer Therapy Dog Visits:
Ellie is sure to spread smiles anywhere she goes! These free, informal visits are perfect for facilities including assisted living, schools, libraries, and group homes. Ellie can also visit people at home, from the lonely senior citizen to the child finishing their homework.
To request a therapy dog visit, click here