Social Therapy Dogs

Social Dogs are trained to assist children and adults who can benefit from the therapeutic value of a dog, but are not able to assume total responsibility for its care and training. A third party facilitator (parent, guardian or PCA) will help wit the dog's daily needs and learn to assist in public situations. The third party facilitator must accompany the social dog recipient for the training period at S.A.F.E.. Social dogs may also be trained to assist a therapist or counselor in settings such as nursing homes, halfway houses and psychotherapy centers. Those who are eligible to receive a social dog must spend five to seven days learning how to work as a team with their new dog.

Please contact S.A.F.E. for more information about acquiring a service dog, and the costs.