About Us
Canine Therapy Ireland are a registered not-for-profit disability led organisation providing Irelands first psychiatric assistance dogs and enhancing mental health services, recovery and support through our innovative canine assisted therapy programmes.
Placement is considered for individuals experiencing chronic mental health challenges that impact on daily living, dogs are placed prior to qualifying to assist recovery through learning new skills, reducing isolation, aiding to enhance connection and bringing a sense of belonging within a non-judgemental supportive community.
A person-led multidisciplinary approach is key throughout training.
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As a disability-led organisation, our staff have vast insight into the impact & obstacles people experience in mitigating daily life. Our lived experiences allow us to Co-create accessible, achievable training plans focusing on compassionate connection that has led to furthering independent living.
Our focus for the coming year is to continue establishing our canine assisted workshops and supporting adults on their recovery journeys.
"Sharing an understanding that only lived experience can bring, and empowering recovery one paw at a time"
#TeamOráiste insight into our journey thus far...
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