Fire Team K-9's Therapy Dogs
Fire Team K-9’s Inc. is a non profit corporation that trains and provides Service Dogs to military veterans, firefighters, EMTs, and police officers. FTK-9 Therapy Dogs are a division of FTK9 Inc.
Our Therapy Dogs begin with the same high training standard our Service Dogs receive. This intensive training forms the foundation for our Therapy Dog’s work with children, Seniors and the public at large.
While Service Dogs are trained to aid one individual to aid, mitigate or alleviate a medical diagnosis and a Therapy Dog visits public and private settings to perform tasks for many people other than their Handler.
In Canada there are currently very few laws governing the training, certification, labeling, or public sale of vests and identification patches for Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, or Emotional Support Dogs. Fire Team K-9’s supports Canada’s current federal initiative to create training and certification standards for Service Dog and Therapy Dogs. FTK-9’s Therapy Dog Program is designed to meet or exceed existing Canadian Therapy Dog training programs.
Our Handlers and our Therapy dogs pass extensive evaluations by trained Instructors to ensure vulnerable clients receive safe and effective services.
Our dogs are Fostered in family environments, trained alongside our Handlers, Instructors and Service Dog candidates, and are handled by certified Handlers and Instructors in public. All our pups are cared for by our Veterinary partners and receive regular health checks and vaccinations.
Supporting You
Highly Trained Working Dogs
Our Handlers and our Therapy dogs pass extensive evaluations by trained Instructors to ensure vulnerable clients receive safe and effective services. Our dogs are Fostered in family environments, trained in our Service Dog training program, and are handled by trained Handlers and Instructors in public. All our pups are cared for by our Veterinary partners and receive regular health checks and vaccinations.
Animal Assisted Therapies
Our Therapy Dogs are trained for anxiety interruption, deep pressure therapy, obedience and social skills. Our dogs are specifically selected for our Program because of their intelligence, attentiveness to human emotion, and trainability.
On location, or at our facility
A visit from our Therapy Dogs may include a group setting, a one-on-one therapeutic setting, a workplace or a group home setting. Trained Therapy Dogs are a physical and tactile presence that can help ease anxiety, fear and stress. Children in particular may feel at ease in the presence of a non-judgmental friend who can listen and follow their direction.
Professor Plum
Professor Plum is a gentle giant who never fails to impress children and adults alike. He loves to chase a ball, especially for children, and is equally thrilled to lay with his head in your lap. Professor is large enough to accept hugs and really loves when children read him stories. His large size helps provide a sense of security, and his silky coat is wonderful for tactile grounding.
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BIRTHDAY
September 4, 2017
BREED
Great Dane Mix
SKILLS
Deep Pressure Therapy, Anxiety Interruption, Great Listener, Excellent Hugs
Chopper
Chopper is a wee little dog with a huge personality. He LOVES to play and will make anyone laugh with his silly antics. Chopper excels at making children and adults feel at ease and will happily play in group or one-on-one settings. Because of his small size (about 20lbs) Chopper can safely sit in laps, snuggle on beds and give wonderful hugs, even for small humans.
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BIRTHDAY
May 1, 2021
BREED
Medium Poodle
SKILLS
Anxiety Interruption, Tricks and Games, Children’s programs, Excellent Hugs