Program Assistance Dogs go to work with and assist full-time professionals such as physicians, teachers, counselors, and licensed therapists in the treatment of and work with their clients and students. These dogs can provide a calming effect, allowing the professional to better serve or treat the clients. These dogs do not have public access except when accompanying the professionals and their disabled clients in order to provide assistance to the clients.
Click HERE to read a Medford Mail Tribune article about how Program Assistance Dog Nelson helps out in the classroom.
A rescued shelter dog with a new lease on life is paying it forward by serving special needs students in Ashland, Oregon. It's a new and unique teaching tool encouraging positive experiences in the classroom. Our PAWsome friend, NBC5's Laura Cavanaugh, reports.
If you or someone you know works with people with disabilities or challenges and could benefit from the services of a Program Assistance Dog, or if you would like more information about this program, please submit the webform below or give us a call.