Children and Dogs: Six Tips for Success On top of already having a great temperament, the dogs you see in our pet therapy programs go through a lot of training and testing to earn their Therapy Dog Registration through nationally recognized certifiers. [Read related: What’s the Difference? Service Animals, Therapy Animals, and Emotional Support Animals.] […]
Inspiring Excellence: Pet Therapy Team Kerry & Carmel Receive Award
Inspiring Excellence: Pet Therapy Team Kerry & Carmel Receive CCUSD Award We are grateful to partner with schools and other youth-serving organizations who appreciate the life-changing impact of pet therapy for the children in their care. One of these partners is Lone Mountain Elementary School, located within Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD), where Volunteer Kerry […]
What’s the Difference? Service Animals, Therapy Animals, and Emotional Support Animals
What’s the Difference? Service Animals, Therapy Animals, and Emotional Support Animals Human-animal connections continue to play a crucial role in enhancing our well-being, however, there is some confusion surrounding the difference between the roles of service animals, therapy animals, and emotional support animals. While these roles all involve animals providing support and companionship, they serve […]
