The Value of Therapy Dog Visits

Animals have long been recognized as a positive addition to the healing process. In facilities, visits from Therapy Dogs have shown an increased happiness, calmness, and overall emotional well-being. Studies have shown a decrease in blood pressure and stress levels during Therapy Dog visits. Therapy Dogs provide a break from the daily routine of illness and loneliness for residents, visitors, and staff.

Why Therapy Dogs International?

Therapy Dogs International (TDI^®) is a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to the regulating, testing, and registering of Therapy Dogs to provide comfort and companionship by visiting hospitals, nursing homes, schools, libraries, and many other types of facilities.

v Visits are always FREE. We are supported by our dog/handler teams whose purpose it is to provide comfort to those in need.

v TDI teams are flexible and will work with an individual facility.

v All registered volunteers (collectively) of the organization are provided with excess volunteer liability insurance at a limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate (subject to an annual aggregate for each named organization.) This policy provides protection if you are liable for bodily injury or property damage arising out of the performance of your duties during your volunteer assignment. This coverage is in excess of and noncontributing with any other valid and collectible insurance you may have. Paid professionals who use their therapy dogs while working cannot be covered under TDI®’s Volunteer Insurance program. With a current valid registration you will be covered under TDI®’s Volunteer Insurance program while in service as a volunteer (Our Insurance coverage applies only within the U.S. and Canada).

v Our teams have been carefully tested by our own qualified Evaluators to ensure the well-being of those being visited.

v All dog health records are reviewed continuously and updated as recommended by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

To Request TDI dog/handler team visits:

v Send a request telling us a little about your facility and the type of visits you are seeking

v Include a contact name and number

v Email to facilities@tdi-dog.org, Fax to 973-252-7171, or mail to 88 Bartley Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836

Need more information before arranging visits? Contact us:

v By phone at 973-252-9800

v By mail at 88 Bartley Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836

v By email at facilities@tdi-dog.org