Therapy Dog Visits

Bring certified therapy dogs to your business, event, or organization for stress relief, connection, and joy. Our professional therapy dog teams create meaningful, memorable experiences for employees, clients, and communities.

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  • Therapy dog visiting a corporate office as employees engage during a workplace wellness event promoting stress relief and team morale
  • Therapy dog visiting hospital staff during a wellness break, providing emotional support and stress relief as part of a therapy dog visit program
  • Therapy dog engaging with an attendee at a marketing event booth, showcasing the impact of therapy dog visits for brand engagement and corporate wellness
  • Children reading alongside a therapy dog during a library visit, part of a literacy support program through therapy dog visits
  • Therapy dog visiting a corporate office break room as employees relax during a wellness-focused therapy dog visit for stress relief
  • Employee connecting with a therapy dog during a corporate event, highlighting the emotional wellness benefits of therapy dog visits for workplace events

Why Organizations Choose Therapy Dog Visits

More than just a feel-good moment—therapy dogs deliver measurable benefits to your team and culture

Improved Productivity

Brief interactions with therapy dogs reduce cortisol levels and increase focus. Teams return to work recharged and ready to tackle challenges.

Mental Health Support

Therapy dogs provide natural stress relief during high-pressure periods. They create safe spaces for emotional connection and normalize mental health conversations.

Enhanced Team Connection

Shared moments with therapy dogs break down barriers between departments. These visits create organic opportunities for connection and foster collaboration.

Boosted Morale

Nothing lifts spirits quite like a therapy dog visit. Create memorable experiences that employees talk about and increase workplace happiness.

Reduced Burnout

Regular therapy dog visits provide consistent mental health breaks. Help your team manage stress before it becomes burnout.

Memorable Event Experiences

Elevate corporate events and trade show booths with therapy dog visits. Create shareable moments that amplify your brand and draw crowds to your space.

  • Improved Productivity

    Brief interactions with therapy dogs reduce cortisol levels and increase focus. Teams return to work recharged and ready to tackle challenges.

  • Mental Health Support

    Therapy dogs provide natural stress relief during high-pressure periods. They create safe spaces for emotional connection and normalize mental health conversations.

  • Enhanced Team Connection

    Shared moments with therapy dogs break down barriers between departments. These visits create organic opportunities for connection and foster collaboration.

  • Boosted Morale

    Nothing lifts spirits quite like a therapy dog visit. Create memorable experiences that employees talk about and increase workplace happiness.

  • Reduced Burnout

    Regular therapy dog visits provide consistent mental health breaks. Help your team manage stress before it becomes burnout.

  • Memorable Event Experiences

    Elevate corporate events and trade show booths with therapy dog visits. Create shareable moments that amplify your brand and draw crowds to your space.

Brighten Your Workplace or Event with a Therapy Dog Visit

Bring comfort, joy, and connection to your organization with a certified therapy dog visit. Perfect for corporate wellness, community events, schools, healthcare, and more.

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Who Benefits from Therapy Dog Visits?

  • Corporate Workplaces & Teams

    Bring certified therapy dog visits into your business to elevate employee well‑being, ease workplace stress, and foster a stronger sense of culture and team engagement.

  • Events, Trade Shows & Grand Openings

    Use our trained therapy dog teams to captivate attendees, generate joyful memorable moments, and amplify your brand activation with warmth and connection.

  • Healthcare Facilities & Hospitals

    Introduce therapy dog visits to your facility to provide emotional relief, lower patient and staff anxiety, and deliver genuine comfort when it matters most.

  • Libraries, Schools & Reading Programs

    Incorporate therapy dog visits to boost literacy, support reluctant readers, and enhance both cognitive and social development among students.

  • Senior Living & Assisted Care

    Engage residents with therapy dog visits that reduce feelings of isolation, stimulate social interaction, and significantly improve quality of life in assisted‑care environments.

86%

Employees Report Lower Stress

43%

Clinically Proven Pain Reduction After Visits

70%

Boost in Employee Morale

46%

Reduced Anxiety in Students

21+

Studies Proven Stress & Anxiety Reduction

How Our Therapy Dog Visits Work

Step 1

Consultation & Goal Setting

We begin by discussing your target audience, setting, and desired outcome (wellness break, launch event, reading hour, etc.). This helps us match the right therapy dog team.

Step 2

Visit Planning & Logistics

Our certified handlers coordinate with your team on timing, location, insurance needs, space setup, and promotional materials. Our training ensures the therapy dog is ready for your environment’s specific demands.

Step 3

On‑site Visit Execution

On visit day, the therapy dog team arrives in uniform, provides a calm, engaging presence, and interacts safely and expertly with your audience. We handle insurance, protocols, and best practices.

Step 3

Follow‑Up & Impact Review

We gather feedback, measure outcomes (stress reduction, morale boost, engagement metrics), and can support you if you want to schedule follow‑up visits or extend into a program.

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Pricing & Packages

We offer flexible therapy dog visit packages tailored to your organization’s needs—whether you’re looking for a one-time visit or an ongoing wellness program.

Pricing varies depending on team size, visit frequency, and location. Every visit is led by certified therapy dog teams who have completed our rigorous training and are fully insured for your peace of mind.

Flexible Payment Options

We make it easier to bring therapy dog visits to your organization by offering convenient monthly payment plans through Klarna and Afterpay.

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Let’s Bring Joy to Your Space

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Therapy Dog Visits

Find answers to common questions about our therapy dog visits and how they can assist you.

Our Therapy Dog teams must take a 6‑week in‑person course at the Dog Alliance after the dog has reached one year of age and already knows all the basic cues such as sit, down, come, stay, leave it, loose leash walking, and polite people greeting.

Dogs and their handlers are re‑tested every 3 years.

After the therapy dog course, each handler and dog team are evaluated for twenty different exercises. Half of the exercises test the dog’s ability to execute cues in a new environment so that their behavior is well‑mannered and predictable when they visit your location.

An additional ten exercises evaluate the dog’s suitability as a therapy dog. Exercises include testing the dog with groups of people, with an angry person approaching them, unexpected loud noises, meeting several people at one time, hugging, and petting by a variety of people. If the dog exhibits stress during these exercises or the handler fails to provide the guidance the dog needs to succeed, the handler and dog team will not pass the evaluation. Bow Wow Therapy Dogs are friendly and eager to meet new people of all races, ages, sizes, nationalities, abilities, genders, and religions.

Dog Alliance Therapy Dog teams abide by professional guidelines to help ensure you and your constituents have a very positive experience with the Bow Wow Therapy and Reading Dogs.

In many cases, therapy dog visits are led by trained volunteer teams. These volunteers are covered under The Dog Alliance’s commercial general liability policy, which includes a $2,000,000 aggregate limit and $1,000,000 per occurrence. Additionally, medical expenses are covered up to $50,000 per incident.

Please note: This coverage does not extend to volunteers bringing therapy dogs to their own workplace (e.g., a school librarian using their dog at school). In those cases, either the individual or the employer must provide insurance for the handler.

Employees and independent contractors serving as therapy dog handlers are covered through separate commercial and general liability policies.

📄 Click here to view our current policy summary. Named insured certificates can also be issued upon request for a small fee.

Most local school districts within a 50-mile radius of Austin already have The Dog Alliance’s insurance documentation on file. We recommend confirming coverage with your organization’s Risk Management office.

Yes. All Dog Alliance volunteers and staff over the age of 17 must pass a comprehensive background check before working with the public.

As of July 2021, background checks are processed through Sterling Volunteers using a Level 3 criminal history screening. (Prior to that, checks were done through Intellicorp.) This extensive process includes:

  • 50-State DOJ Sex Offender Registry Search
  • Terrorist Watch List Screening
  • Validated Nationwide Criminal Record Search
  • Current County of Residence Check
  • 7-Year County Search Based on Address History (via SSN)
  • Direct Arrest Record Search
  • Ongoing Monthly Record Monitoring

These background checks help ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals, schools, businesses, and healthcare facilities our therapy dog teams serve.

All therapy dogs in our program are bathed within 48 hours before a client visit to minimize shedding and allergens. For school and library programs, we recommend obtaining signed permission slips from parents, and participants with allergies should remain respectfully pet‑free unless cleared otherwise.

While our handlers will need to know where to take the therapy dog for potty breaks, there is no need to host visits outdoors unless your event is already planned outside. We aim to keep both the dog and handler comfortable in all environments.

All therapy dogs are over a year old and have completed extensive training, making potty accidents extremely rare. Additionally, dogs are bathed and brushed within 24 hours prior to each visit to reduce shedding.

Yes! Our certified Therapy Dog teams offer engaging educational programs for both children and adults. These can take place at The Dog Alliance in Cedar Park, Texas, or at your location within 30 miles.

Program examples include:

Educational talks on therapy, service, and emotional support dogs
Storytime with therapy dogs for young readers
Safety and petting etiquette for preschool to 4th grade
The science of dog training and behavior
Boy and Girl Scout pet badge sessions

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for more information. 

Yes! Our certified Therapy Dog teams offer engaging educational programs for both children and adults. These can take place at The Dog Alliance in Cedar Park, Texas, or at your location within 30 miles.

Program examples include:

Educational talks on therapy, service, and emotional support dogs
Storytime with therapy dogs for young readers
Safety and petting etiquette for preschool to 4th grade
The science of dog training and behavior
Boy and Girl Scout pet badge sessions

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for more information. 

If you’re a public elementary school teacher or librarian within 50 miles of The Dog Alliance, the Bow Wow Reading Dog program is typically coordinated through your school district. Pricing is determined at the district level.

Library visits are available for an hourly fee, which varies based on travel distance and visit frequency. To request a quote or learn more, contact us.

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact us—we’re here to help!