Dogs Do Good

An Israeli non-profit organization which develops, promotes, and encourages Canine Assisted Therapy and Interventions, catering to special populations, with emphasis on children with special needs. The NPO offers a numer of intervention programs incorporating dogs, supporting children and adults with special needs, provided by a multidisciplinary team of therapists. 1. Integrating Dogs (Family Dogs/Pet Dogs) - Placing a family Dog/Pet Dog within a special household. Choosing, training and assimilating a mixed breed adult dog, in accordance to the designated needs of a child/adult and the whole family. Based on PAWS Global program by the British Charity "Dogs For Good" which is an affiliate of Dogs Do Good. 2. Canine Assisted Paramedical therapy/Canine Assisted Therapy - Integrating Therapy Dogs in therapeutic sessions led by paramedical professionals, (such as: occupational therapists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, etc'). In addition: regular CanineAssisted Therapy session. In collaboration with " Silver Center", Croatia. 3. Semi Service / Assistance Dogs "Dogs That Do Good" also work towards the regulation and promotion of the field of Canine Assisted Therapy in Israel, and the recognition of the contribution of such interventions to improvement of the life quality of children and adults with special needs.