Crisis Therapy Dog


A crisis response therapy dog is specially trained to provide emotional support in the immediate aftermath of traumatic events such as line-of-duty deaths, natural disasters, critical incidents, or large-scale emergencies. Handlers and canines are deployed to support first responders and affected community members during acute stress situations, often with little notice, and must be prepared for unpredictable, high-intensity environments.

Meet & Greet Therapy Dog


A meet and greet therapy dog provides general comfort and positive engagement during scheduled visits, public events, or community outreach activities. The focus is on boosting morale, offering stress relief, and creating meaningful but informal interactions without specific treatment goals.

Goal-Oriented Therapy Dog


A goal-oriented therapy dog works alongside a licensed professional, educator, or program facilitator to support specific objectives, such as improving communication skills, encouraging participation, reducing anxiety, or supporting structured therapeutic or educational plans. The interaction is purposeful and tied to measurable outcomes.

Facility Dog


A facility dog is typically integrated into a school, courthouse, hospital, or similar setting on a regular basis and works as part of the staff team. Unlike volunteer-based therapy visits, a facility dog has a consistent presence within the organization and supports ongoing programming, often under the supervision of a trained handler employed by that facility.