Therapy Dogs New Zealand
Supporting Kiwis Living With DisabilitiesTherapy Dogs New Zealand will not be accepting new applications at this time.
About Us
Our Mission
Here at Therapy Dogs New Zealand our dream is to help Kiwis living with disabilities, mental health challenges and other conditions, receive some extra love, support and assistance from a therapy dog.
We’ve witnessed how life-changing the companionship and friendship that develops between the client and their therapy dog can be. The driving force for us is seeing clients thrive as they become confident and independent with their dog.
In the last two years Therapy Dogs New Zealand has trained 47 therapy dogs and helped their owners live life to the fullest.
Therapy Dogs New Zealand will not be accepting new applications at this time.
Our
Featured Stories
Manawatū support dog gets national recognition for giving owner ability to live independently
Stuff |30 September 2021
Manawatū teenager Abigail Pratt says she could barely leave her room before she got her support dog Rosie.
Pratt, who has autism and sensory processing and obsessive-compulsive disorders, said that when she first got Rosie two years ago…
Coronavirus: Demand For Therapy Dogs Doubles After Lockdown
Stuff | 13 July 2020
Demand for therapy dogs has doubled since the coronavirus lockdown ended. Therapy dogs are specially trained to support people with…
A prescription for companionship
The Weekend Sun | 13 April 2018
Kaiden doesn’t make friends easily. That’s often the way with children with autism spectrum disorder..
Services
What We Do
Therapy Dogs
Therapy dogs support Kiwis living with a range of disabilities by providing companionship and support. Learn more.
Breed & Training
Our Labradoodles have the perfect temperament and training to provide the support their owners need. Learn more.
Our Dogs
Meet our therapy dogs and find out how they transform the lives of their owners. Learn more .
Apply Now
A therapy dog could transform the life of a person living with a disability. Learn about our application process. Apply now.
Your Therapy Dog
We train therapy dogs to suit a variety of different conditions and needs as well as to provide support to the community. Keep reading to find out which type might be right for you.