Therapy Dogs in Aged Care 

At NEAT Dogs​ we believe the the older generation deserve our upmost respect and we support those who have lived, worked and in some instances even fought for the betterment and safety of the younger generation.

We therefore aim to bring the highest level of support to ensure that people in Aged Care facilities, environments or groups are engaged,  valued and connected, and feel real joy and happiness in their day.

Benefits of Therapy Dogs in Aged Care Facilities

• Lightens the atmosphere
• Reduces stress in service-users and staff
• Brings smiles
• Increases communication towards staff and between service-users
• Increases expression of feelings and ability to enter into more trusting relationships
• Increases client and staff morale
• Increases serotonin - the happy hormone
• Reduces anxiety, especially among people with dementia and Alzheimer's  
• Reduces potentially challenging or aggressive responses
• Reduces feelings of loneliness or disconnection
• Brings structure to the week and increases positivity by creating 'highlights' to look forward to

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Our Services

• Provision of trained Therapy Dogs and handlers to support groups, classes or individuals as required
• Support of physical therapy programmes using dogs to interact in specific ways to encourage movement, mobility work and coordination
• ​​Therapy dogs used to bring comfort for families visiting loved ones who may be nearing end of life
• Fun play sessions 
• Staff morale-boosting visits
• Uniquely, we will also provide Therapist-led Individualised Canine-Assisted Therapy for a wide range of disabilities and health conditions which may effect a person's ability to function either physically or mentally.
  

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Why Choose Us?

Fully Qualified Handlers
Our team consists of fully qualified, experienced handlers who are passionate about the well-being of both their dogs and the people they support. They ensure that every interaction is safe, positive, and impactful.

Proven Impact
Studies have shown that therapy dogs can significantly improve emotional well-being for those in Aged Care environments and our programmes are designed to harness these benefits, making a real difference in the lives of service-users.

Flexible Programmes
We understand that every facility is unique as is every person within it. That’s why we offer flexible programmes that can be customized to fit the specific needs and schedules of your institution.

Join Us

We invite carers, health workers, managers of aged-care facilities, those who run groups for older people and those who share our vision of transforming aged-care environments through the power of therapy dogs to book a free consultation with one of our coordinators to discuss your specific needs. Together, we can create a more supportive, engaging, and compassionate world for everyone, regardless of age.