Programs

Bringing People and Pets Together to Enhance Well-Being and Education with Pet-Assisted Therapy

Programs

The success of a pet-assisted therapy program relies on a vision, passion and experience. NEPP trains and assists teams and facility staff to safely integrate pet-assisted therapy, as an adjunct, with individuals and groups.

On-going support, resources and continuing education are encouraged and provided when suitable. Being a therapist can be stressful for humans and pets. NEPP provides “a sanctuary” for the teams to process situations that may arise.

Programs provided by NEPP are:

Site Assessment and Consultation
Behavior Coaching
Team Skills Training (group or private)
Team Evaluations
Registered Visiting Teams (volunteer teams visit for free unless otherwise negotiated)
Therapeutic Intervention (fee for service by certified and/or licensed health care professionals)
Reading with Dogs - canine-Assisted Learning
Program Development

Reading with Dogs

Training and Registration

Provides opportunities for motivational, educational and/or recreational benefits to enhance a person’s well-being. Pet-Assisted Activities are delivered in a variety of environments by registered, trained teams. The team has met the criteria as defined by the Delta Society’s Pet Partner Team Training Program. The team delivers interactions that can enhance existing programs in hospitals, nursing/assisted living facilities, rehab, residential and other treatment locations.

Pet-Assisted Therapy is a directed intervention using dogs (other species) as catalysts to meet specific goals. In collaboration with attending health care professionals, PAT is delivered by a specialist, who includes pets that meet specific criteria to participate in the treatment plan. The team has expertise and skill with regard to human-pet interactions and clinical applications.

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All of NEPP’s teams are trained and registered. We use our training programs to build a solid foundation, desensitizing puppies and dogs to real and “therapeutic” world situations. Currently, we use Delta Society’s Pet Partner Team Training because of their experience and longevity. R.E.A.D. Offers an excellent adjunct to team training, specializing in working with children, teachers, parents and staff in schools and libraries. To learn more ...

Reading with Dogs improves children's reading and communication skills by using an empowering approach: reading to a dog. Dogs are registered and volunteer with their owner/handlers, as a team, visiting schools and libraries. Today, thousands of registered teams work throughout the USA, Canada, United Kingdom and beyond. Bill Moyers shares, “R.E.A.D. Is one of those ideas that pierces the mundane to arrive at the marvelous.”

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Pet-Assisted Activities

Pet-Assisted Therapy