"Strengthening the canine-human connection through education and compassionate Interactions"
Thank you EGT Solar
We were honored to be recognized by EGT Solar for our Community Involvement
Join us in recognizing a local nonprofit making an impact in our community through its volunteer-led programs: Treasure Valley Therapy Dogs.
This organization’s certified dog therapy teams are dedicated to enhancing the human-canine bond through education, support, and comfort. Volunteers visit such locations as assisted living facilities, schools, Saint Alphonsus, Boise State University, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho, and community events, including a local suicide prevention walk and the Meridian Library District's Summer Reading Kick-off.
Treasure Valley Therapy Dogs' educational program, "Dogs and Kids,” teaches children at local elementary schools the correct way to interact with a dog, appropriate body language, and compassion for animals.
Visit their website ( www.tvtherapydogs.org) to learn more, and mark your calendars for Idaho Gives, May 4–7, when you can donate to this wonderful cause.
Thank you, Treasure Valley Therapy Dogs, for your contribution to our community!
Who We Are
Treasure Valley Therapy Dogs, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the human-canine bond through our programs in the Treasure Valley area of southwest Idaho.
Our all-volunteer team—including nationally certified therapy dog teams—provides education, support, and comfort, always delivered with friendly smiles and wagging tails.
We invite you to explore our mission, policies, and team details by following the link below to learn more...
Our Programs
Dogs & Kids: Safety, Kindness, & Respect
Treasure Valley Therapy Dogs provides age appropriate education on how to safely interact with dogs, be a responsible pet owner, and how to interpret a dog’s body language – building relationships of love, trust, and respect.
Therapy Dog Visits
Treasure Valley Therapy Dogs strives to connect our certified therapy dog teams to locations requesting one-time or recurring visits from therapy dogs to bring the mental and physical enrichment, joy, and comfort our therapy dog teams can bring. We provide mentoring, support and encouragement to our certified therapy dog teams to keep our teams current with the latest certification skills.
Last Month's Highlights
Last Month's Visits
Here's a recap of the types of visits our
therapy dogs completed this past month:
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Hospice/Memory Care - 5
& Senior Living
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Hospital Visits - 24
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Library Reading Pgm. - 5
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Other Community Svcs- 11
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School Visits - 11
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Dogs and Kids -
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Team Meetings/Training - 2
What does a therapy dog do?
"Comfort dogs are often known as therapy dogs. They provide comfort and affection to a person’s emotional well-being. Also, they are expected to interact with a wide range of people and should have a cheerful and welcoming attitude. A therapy dog’s function varies from dog to dog and organization to organization. The examples are:
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Patients’ mental health is improved by interaction and engagement.
Providing children with learning disabilities the courage to read aloud.
Physical rehabilitation is aided by guiding patients through processes to help them regain particular physical skills.
Benefits of Therapy Dogs 2022 Alliance of Therapy Dogs
Big dogs or small dogs visiting people of all ages bringing comfort and support.
Dogs & Kids event where children learn about dog care and get to meet our therapy dogs.
Harley listening to stories at Tales to Tails
Kirby giving loves at St. Al's hospital
Are you interested in scheduling a visit for your facility or event? Contact us
Would your dog make a good therapy dog? Learn More
