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​​​Prospective Members:
* You must register and pay, to secure an evaluation time
*Evaluation/Testing: Saturday, April 11th 9.00am - 12 noon
**Orientation: Monday, April 13th 7.00pm - 8.00 pm
**Mandatory Attendance, when your dog passes the Evaluation test.​
Evaluation/ Testing and Orientation take place at:
Applewood Retirement Residence
1500 Lansdowne Street, West
Peterborough, ON, K9J 2A2
Upcoming Events for 2026:
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