Fall 2026 Information Night
Evaluation Testing & Orientation
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October 7th - Information Night - 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Do not bring your dog to this meeting.
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October 17th - Evaluation Testing - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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October 19th - Orientation Night - 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Mandatory to attend, only if your dog has passed the Evaluation Test. Do not bring your dog to this meeting
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All of the above events will be held at Applewood Retirement Residence, 1500 Lansdowne St. W., 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
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
5500
Annual
Hours Served
85
Volunteers