Animal Assisted Crisis Response

05/23/2025

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Petting a dog or cat…🐶🐈

can increase oxytocin (the bonding hormone), while decreasing cortisol (a stress hormone) and boosting serotonin and dopamine levels, which are associated with mood regulation and emotional stability.

Key mental health benefits pets offer responders:

1. Stress and trauma relief
2. Reducing isolation and emotional fatigue
3. Reinforcing structure and accountability
4. Promoting physical movement and sleep regulation
5. Creating stronger connections at home

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05/20/2025

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03/20/2025

Training the Crisis Response Dog – AACR Team Training

Are you a therapy dog handler, certified dog trainer, or someone interested in Animal-Assisted Crisis Response (AACR)? My 5-week online course, starting March 27, is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare therapy dog teams for crisis response work.

Crisis response dogs provide critical emotional support during disasters and traumatic events, but therapy dog training alone is not enough. This specialized training ensures that dog-handler teams are properly prepared, credentialed, and ready to support communities in times of crisis.

What you’ll learn:
✅ The unique role of AACR teams and how they differ from therapy dogs
✅ How to prepare and assess therapy dog teams for crisis response work
✅ Best practices for ethical deployment and working in high-stress environments
✅ How to ensure safety, resilience, and well-being for both handlers and dogs

📅 Course Start Date: March 27
📍 Format: Online via Zoom
📚 Duration: 5 weeks

Whether you’re a therapy dog handler looking to expand your impact, a dog trainer wanting to offer AACR training, or simply interested in learning more about crisis response dogs, this course is for you!

📩 To register, send me a message with your email and I’ll send the link

01/11/2025

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To those battling the fires in California, those traveling from across the nation to help, and those holding the home front—you are not alone. Your bravery and dedication move us deeply, and our mission is to stand beside you.

At NATIONAL Crisis Response Canines, we bring trained canine teams to provide comfort, connection, and support during times of crisis. If you or your fire family needs support, please reach out. We’re ready to serve beside you in the days ahead. 🐾

09/11/2024

I’m thinking of all my heroes today. Two and 4 legged who’ve made a positive difference in people’s lives and continue to do so day after day. Thank you!

04/20/2024

You will be missed!

Charlie, a greyhound therapy dog based at the Miami-Dade (Florida) Fire Rescue Department, recently passed from a malignant tumor. Find out how the department is celebrating his lifetime of service.

03/12/2024

03/12/2024

Me too😊

03/12/2024

03/08/2024

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02/17/2024

The human Animal bond. Please share your stories of how you were helped by an animal