I attened The Miami Dade Fire Services hosted a Crisis Response Canine Workshop in Doral. Therapy dogs and crisis response canines are both trained to provide emotional support and comfort to people in need, but they serve different purposes and work in different environments. Therapy dogs are trained to interact with people in a variety […]
Therapy dogs have become increasingly popular in schools in recent years, as more and more educators and parents recognize the many benefits they provide to students. In this article, we will explore some of the ways in which therapy dogs can make a positive impact on students and schools. First and foremost, therapy dogs are […]
We have so many IACP members doing PHENOMENAL things around the world! IACP wants to take the time to put a spotlight on some of these hard-working individuals and give them space to share a little bit about what they’ve been up to. Today, we are featuring Tom Savoca. Tom and his German Shepherd, Coco, […]
Coco and I attended this Earth Day event put on by City of Margate, Florida Government and West Broward Academy. Earth Day was one for the books! Thank you to the City of Margate and the Margate Police Department for helping us make our vision come to life! We also thank Channel 7 News for […]
Spanish River Community High School uses therapy dog to improve students’ mental health Student government leaders making positive impact during COVID-19 pandemic So the sophomore at the Boca Raton school set out to make it happen. “She’s like, Ms. Riedel, I promise, they’re going to love it. It’s going to be the best day ever. […]
Students at a Palm Beach County high school are making a positive impact as they work to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ve never really been taught as a student how to reach a positive mental state,” said Spanish River Community High School student Ava Balsam. So the sophomore at the Boca Raton school set out […]