Dogs Helping People

Recovery Canines:
canine-assisted activities for people In need of a “reset”

In collaboration with social workers, therapists and addiction specialists we organize canine-based group activities at sober living houses and rehabilitation centers.

Our groups explore the parallels between compassionate modern dog training and the healing experiences of people undergoing major life changes such as recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction and alcoholism.

Reset Dog Training Network inspires action by highlighting the common ground between helping dogs and helping people. We aim to create a safe place where “at-risk” people benefit “at-risk” dogs, and vice versa

We currently are offering virtual canine-and-recovery activities for the sober living community

 

Animal Assisted Activities

To contribute to the well-being of this population we aim to:

  • Facilitate animal assisted therapy events followed by meetings in which the group can share in their recovery

  • Lead recovery-themed dog training sessions to provide an activity to practice the principles learned in sober programs

  • Assist in training service dogs, therapy dogs, emotional support animals and canine companions

  • Create dog boarding solutions for people entering detoxification and rehabilitation centers

  • Provide dog training practice using shelter dogs, that can lead to employable skills

  • Grow a foster network for shelter dogs among the recovery community

Reaching out to others in need

Currently we are positioned to be of immediate assistance to those living in sober living facilities, whom are in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

To an extent we can already extend our canine-assisted recovery experience to other types of sufferers, on a case-by-case basis.

As we meet more specialists with expertise in other areas, and gain the necessary staffing, our scope will expand to include:

  • Youth-at-risk groups

  • Military veterans

  • Victims of post-traumatic stress and survivors of various types of trauma

  • Recent parolees starting a new life

  • Homeless advocates

If you need help, contact us. If we cannot help, we will do our best to refer you to someone in our field who can.