• Animals, like humans, can get anxious, scared, or irritated among other emotions; however, their responses to these emotions are not always the same as humans. If therapy dogs respond in an unsafe manner to an uncomfortable situation, the on-duty handler will remove the Therapy Dog(s) from the situation.

• Therapy Dogs are groomed daily, including the maintenance of their nails. To avoid injury, clients are asked not to play directly with the paws of Therapy Dogs.

To provide additional therapeutic options for clients, Kaleidoscope Counseling Group regularly uses therapy dogs.

All Therapy Dogs are being supervised by a handler and member of Kaleidoscope Counseling Group. Therapy Dogs work with children, adolescents, and adults under the supervision of the on-duty handler. Our Therapy Dogs are groomed daily and are regularly seen by professional veterinarians ensuring proper health, wellness, and disposition. Things to know about Therapy Dogs:

• The on-duty handler accompanies all Therapy Dogs around the Clinic. Clients are not allowed to be alone with therapy dogs for the safety of all involved.

• If you are afraid of dogs, have allergies to dogs, have an auto-immune disease, have cancer or going through cancer treatment, or have respiratory problems, please let the staff or your counselor know immediately.

• Please treat the Therapy Dogs gently (e.g., no hitting; pulling tail, hair, ears; yelling, or any other actions that may cause the dogs to become uncomfortable and/or jeopardizing their safety).

• If at any time, our Therapy Dogs show signs of distress, irritation, or fear, then they will be removed from the situation by the on-duty handler.

• Just like people, dogs too, sometimes do not want to participate in an activity or may not like to interact with a person. In such events, please respect the therapy dogs’ space following all handler instructions.

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