Fall 2026 Info Night
Evaluation Testing & Orientation Night
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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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Location Change for information night October 7th only - Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 52, 1550 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough
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October 17th - Evaluation Testing - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. * Registration required
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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
This eventswill 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
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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
5500
Annual
Hours Served
85
Volunteers