Therapy Dogs at Haw Creek

Haw Creek has several Therapy Dogs who serve students and staff on our campus! Therapy Dogs are a classification of dog who, per the American Kennel Club’s Guidelines,  have completed specific training. Our dogs have all completed Basic Obedience, Advanced Off Leash, and Canine Good Citizen classes. Each team has earned the Canine Good Citizen certification and they are expected to continue ongoing training and annual re-certifications as reflected in our handler agreement and commitments.

Unlike service dogs, who are expected to perform a service directly related to the disability of the handler, such as detecting seizures or guiding a visually impaired person, Therapy Dogs are expected to be obedient, under the control of their handler at all times, and, most of all, friendly! Where the work of a service dog may be interrupted by well-meaning people wanting to pet the dogs, therapy dogs do their BEST work when they are being petted. To make sure you don’t interrupt  working team, or that you know the appropriate way to greet a dog in any instance, it is always best to ask the handler for permission before approaching the animal.

Haw Creek's Pack remain on leash on campus and may be seen at arrival, throughout campus, in classrooms, and during recess. Our pups look forward to welcoming you to campus and serving our community each year!

Learn more about our Husky Pack Treats on the school webpage here!