Upcoming Events for 2026:
Information Night: Tuesday, March 31st - 7-8.30pm
Evaluation/Testing: Saturday, April 11th -9am - 12 noon
Orientation: Monday, April 13th - 7- 8.30 pm
*Mandatory Attendance, when your dog passes the Evaluation test.
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All of the above events take place at:
Applewood Retirement Residence,
1500 Lansdowne St West, Peterborough
Client Benefits
+ Stroking a dog lowers our heart rate, our blood pressure and our stress level. It lowers the cortisol level which is the stress hormone in our bodies
+ Looking into a dogs eyes helps to release the oxytocin hormone in our bodies. It helps us to feel better!
+ Calms & distracts
+ Helps clients cope with health problems
+ Provide comfort & enjoyment
+ Builds friendships & reduces loneliness
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Volunteer Benefits
+ Unique opportunity to volunteer with your dog
+ Meet new people and develop new friendships
+ Observe the positive impact the dogs have on our clients and our community
+ Our handlers play an important role that complements the dogs’ engagements with our clients. They have conversations with the clients that, over time, create friendships built on a foundation of trust and respect
20+
Locations Visited
5000
Annual
Hours Served
85
Volunteers