We have been building Advanced Therapy Dog Teams for Hospital programs since 2002.  As of January '08 we have trained over 180 teams specifically for hospitals and rehabilitation facilities.

STATS:   Over 140 teams have performed over 80,000  visits with zero nosocomial  infections.         

Midwest Canine Academy and CM Academy combine efforts exclusively with Paws4therapy to evaluate, set up, and maintain a program that has received the honor of JCAHO best practice!

Edward Hospital & Health Services is proud to be one of the largest animal-assisted therapy programs in the country.   Their program has been cited as "best practice" by Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO).  Visit www.edward.org. 

We continue to streamline and modify policy and procedure to meet the ever changing demands of AAT work in the best hospital programs. 

If you are interested in setting up a dog program in your hospital, prison, or rehab facility contact Susan at Midwest Canine Academy www.midwestcanineacademy.com or Patty at Paws4therapy  www.paws4therapy.com

There is never one perfect way, a perfect dog, or a perfect handler...each dog/handler team is unique and special.  We remember all of the dogs that pass through our lives, and we thank you for making these adventures the most rewarding part of our job. 

Thank you volunteers and dog/handler teams of Edward Hospital and Northwest Community Hospital for the joy you bring to the world.