Event details
The Therapy Dog Program is offered at the UCU Wellness Lounge (room 205). Registration is required.
Schedule
| Date | Time | Dog |
|---|---|---|
| January 16 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Uzi |
| January 23 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Uzi |
| January 30 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Uzi |
| February 6 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Ottawa Therapy Dogs |
| February 13 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Ottawa Therapy Dogs |
| February 20 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Ottawa Therapy Dogs |
| February 27 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Ottawa Therapy Dogs |
| March 6 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Ottawa Therapy Dogs |
| March 13 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Ottawa Therapy Dogs |
| March 20 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Ottawa Therapy Dogs |
| March 27 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Ottawa Therapy Dogs |
| April 3 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Ottawa Therapy Dogs |
| April 10 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Ottawa Therapy Dogs |
What to expect from a therapy dog session
- Therapy dogs can have a beneficial impact on both mental and physical health. Studies have shown that a friendly interaction with an animal (e.g., petting) helps lower blood pressure, reduce overall pain and ease feelings of loneliness, anxiety and depression. Therapy dogs can also help you cope with homesickness while away at university.
- Therapy dogs are not service dogs. Therapy dogs successfully complete an evaluation, along with their owner, to ensure they are suitable to take part in session on campus and help improve your wellness. Therapy dogs volunteer with their owner to offer animal-assisted therapy to many people. Apart from visits on campus, they also volunteer at many other health care and social service settings.
- Therapy dog sessions take place in a controlled, safe environment to ensure the safety of all participants and therapy dog teams.
Photo and video notice
Photographs, videos and audio recordings of this event may be produced and may include your recognizable image. By participating in this event, you consent to being photographed, videotaped and audiotaped, and you authorize the University to use any of these recordings for its activities and events, as well as for its print and electronic promotional material.
Accessibility
If you require accommodation, please contact the event host as soon as possible.