Healing Companions
Ordinary Dogs Transforming Lives
At Healing Companions, our mission is to provide those struggling with mental illnesses with a healthy, dignified life through a psychiatric service dog. With iGive, you can support our cause
After spending so much time with our dogs during the pandemic, the importance of a dog-friendly company as we return to the workplace is obvious. Rover’s study on the “Best
Shop Amazon? Use this link to shop for dad or your summer essentials using Amazon Smiles and Healing Companions will benefit. There is no cost to you. Amazon does the
Take a minute to enjoy our June 2021 Newsletter and catch up on our new programs.
The past year has been a stressful time for many companies and their employees. For those who haven’t had the benefit of working from home during the pandemic, being in
The mental health profession has suffered since the onset of COVID. The inability for many professionals to meet with their clients face-to-face has caused a disconnect in the therapy process.
How can psychiatric service dogs transform the lives of humans? How can the human-animal bond benefit both humans and animals? These two common questions are answered in webinars hosted by
Jane was invited to present at the Animal Academy Podcast, an animal trainer podcast hosted by Allison White on 10/3/2020. During her presentation, she told the story of Healing
Enjoy our October Newsletter and explore some of our blog articles!
Don’t miss the AmazonPrime Day sales on OCT. 13 & 14th while at the same time saving the lives of shelter dogs that transform the lives of those with mental
With the ongoing impact of COVID-19, donations will greatly help Healing Companions in providing Oberlin community members with psychiatric service dogs! There is a new and extremely simple way to
As we all know, COVID-19 has drastically changed our lives and has also limited Healing Companions in providing psychiatric service dogs to help those with mental illness. Throughout the
Learn more about the theory behind some training techniques for dogs that are dealing with fears. Check out the Integrated Canine Fear Toolbox with some “new” evidence based tools.
Jane Miller, our Executive Director is the author of the first book written about the transformative healing power that dogs can bring to the lives of those struggling with
This is the most basic heeling game that I work with my own dogs, and I work it a lot. For life. Every move is followed by its opposite.
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Steps Potential Handlers will need to take to be qualified with Healing Companions First, do you qualify for a psychiatric service dog? You must fit the criteria under
[by Navily Zhen] Stress reduction and relaxation techniques are important for dogs and people alike. When under stress, your body releases a hormone called cortisol. Cortisol has many important
[by Navily Zhen] As COVID-19 has kept us stuck at home, our dogs are seeing us more than ever. Interactions with our dogs have significantly increased due to our