Ottawa Therapy Dogs promotes an understanding of the values and benefits (enhanced physical, emotional and communication abilities) of the animal-human bond by offering a mutually beneficial and safe interaction with companion animals.
Ottawa Therapy Dogs Inc. is a volunteer-based organization providing animal-assisted activities and therapy with our members' registered therapy dogs. We are a registered charity serving the National Capital Region. To find out more about our organization, see About OTD.
Our Web site is for everyone, but we've organized it to serve the needs of our clients, members and supporters — both current and prospective. Information for and about these groups of people (and dogs!) is found under the headings Programs, Members and Supporters. Our Resource Centre includes stories about OTD, our OTD Newsletter and newsletter archive, downloadable forms, and a links page connecting to other groups interested in therapy animals and the human-animal bond.
Recent News & Upcoming Events
2010 Scotiabank WALK ROLL & RUN FOR ROGER’S HOUSE - Sunday June 20, 2010
OTD teams participated in the annual WW&R for Roger's House, hosted by the Sens Foundation. Roger's House provides paediatric respite and palliative care programs for children and their families living and coping with life limiting illnesses. OTD has 4 teams visiting during the week and on weekends.
The WW&R is a non-competitive event for families, friends, neighbours, classmate, organizations and teams to raise money for Roger's House, the charity of choice of the Sens Foundation. There was lots going on besides the 2k and 5k walk/runs which several of our dogs enjoyed. Lily, miniature daschund far outstripped Bro, big golden retriever. Our dogs attracted LOTS of attention and were very popular with the hundreds of children who came to pet and admire. A highlight of the day was Natalie and Caleb's agility demonstration- they are good and the kids loved it!
There's no place like home: A caregiver's quest for the basics at a long term care facility in Ottawa
In her new book, Lise Cloutier-Steele writes about the current conditions of local nursing homes. She shares her experience as her father's guardian and advocate since his admission to a long term care facility almost three years ago. The book moves from personal stories to practical and helpful information for all caregivers.
Kitchissippi Times article by Larissa Johnston Trading a wag for a smile, interview with Carole Eldridge featuring her therapy dog PandaRu and the Royal Ottawa Health Care Centre.
Facility Feedback form is online
This year the Facility Feedback form is online! OTD is asking the Facility Contact for each program location to provide feedback on how our activities in individual programs meet the standards of practice and the needs of clients. The completed form is confidential.
Ottawa Therapy Dogs promotes animal-human bond
Ottawa Therapy Dogs provides quality animal-assisted
activity and animal-assisted therapy programs in
health care setting such as hospitals,
long-term care facilities,
mental health programs, nursing
and retirement homes and day
programs.
OTD dogs were the canine guests of honour at the OCAPDD volunteer appreciation dinner held April 22 at the Loeb Centre.
Fabulous dog goodie bags were provided by Debbie Blasutti, OCAPDD volunteer co-ordinator.
Alta Vista Animal Hospital names Caleb, an OTD Team Member as "Pet of the Month" - April 2010
Visit their web site to read all about it! The web page they created includes a short article and includes videos and a photo gallery. >>more
A Therapy Dog for Libraries and Schools
Watch OTD READ dog Jazz and her owner Margot Montgomery at work with students of Lady Evelyn Alternative School. Filmed by CTV and aired April 2, 2010.
Select A therapy dog for libraries and schools under the CTV OTTAWA VIDEO PLAYER list to view the video on the CTV site (Length: about 3 minutes.)
OTD's new bookmarks have arrived! Look for them at OTD events.
Press the Control Button and use the Wheel on your mouse to increase or decrease our pages. For more options, 
Monday, Monday Sept. 20th
2010 Scotiabank WALK ROLL & RUN FOR ROGER’S HOUSE - Sunday June 20, 2010
There's no place like home: A caregiver's quest for the basics at a long term care facility in Ottawa
Alta Vista Animal Hospital names Caleb, an OTD Team Member as "Pet of the Month" - April 2010 
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Watch OTD READ dog Jazz and her owner Margot Montgomery at work with students of Lady Evelyn Alternative School. Filmed by CTV and aired April 2, 2010. 
