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K9 First Responders Specially trained trauma dog teams providing emotional support, aid and comfort to victims of disast The first contact with an impacted individual is important.

Psychological trauma first responders providing aid and comfort to those impacted by disaster, catastrophe or violence. Our teams are trained in Psychological First Aid (PFA), Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and other psychosocial support techniques. If managed in a respectful and compassionate way, it can help establish an effective helping relationship and increase the person’s receptiveness to further help. The use of dogs encourages and promotes this connection and engagement process.

For our hard working friends. Canine eyecare can be overlook. ACVO makes it easy.https://acvo-saves.org/Thank you to .ke...
03/04/2026

For our hard working friends. Canine eyecare can be overlook. ACVO makes it easy.

https://acvo-saves.org/

Thank you to .kelly for reminding us of this annual health event!

23/03/2026
Thought for the day...
23/03/2026

Thought for the day...

Restorative navigation: helping people regain calm, orientation, and control.
21/03/2026

Restorative navigation: helping people regain calm, orientation, and control.

Resilience (this year’s theme) looks different from the inside.Our keynote speaker, Heidi Voight, has covered tragedy fo...
16/03/2026

Resilience (this year’s theme) looks different from the inside.

Our keynote speaker, Heidi Voight, has covered tragedy for years as a television reporter. But resilience became personal when her own family was forever changed by violence and loss.

She has seen both sides... the public media perspective and the lived experience of those left behind.

Too often we support people based on what we think they’re experiencing rather than what they are actually feeling.

Come hear Heidi’s powerful perspective on what resilience really looks like — and what comfort dog handlers and first responders should understand when supporting others.

🗓 One week left to register
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Voight

A single photo of a Comfort Canine can bring thousands of smiles online 🐾✨We’ll be exploring these benefits, risks, and ...
14/03/2026

A single photo of a Comfort Canine can bring thousands of smiles online 🐾✨

We’ll be exploring these benefits, risks, and real-world lessons at the Comfort Dogs in Public Safety Conference.

📅 March 25–26
🔗 https://2026cdips.eventbrite.com/

Social media is one of the most powerful tools we have to share the impact of Comfort Canine teams—strengthening community trust, highlighting compassion, and showcasing meaningful service.

But there’s another side.

Even in everyday visits to schools, hospitals, or support events well-intentioned posts can inadvertently capture identifiable individuals, sensitive environments, or moments people expected to remain private. And when teams respond to incidents or tragedies, posts may unintentionally reveal more than intended about the people being supported, the nature of the event, or operational details.

Social media can amplify the mission. It can also create unintended consequences.

Where do you draw the line between sharing impact and protecting privacy?
What safeguards does your organization have in place before posting?
Have you seen examples, good or challenging, of social media in crisis response?

Let’s have the conversation.

When the world was a different place…A scheming coyote chased a clever Road Runner, trying every gadget and trap imagina...
11/03/2026

When the world was a different place…

A scheming coyote chased a clever Road Runner, trying every gadget and trap imaginable... but it was all slapstick comedy.

Fast forward to today’s news climate:

"The Acme Corporation (mid-20th century) exposed children to extreme acts of violence. Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote caused trauma, condoning violence with no consequences."

Reality check: Context matters. Who is reporting? Is it accurate, fair, and complete?

Lesson for handlers: Base your understanding on verified information and direct observation. Stay grounded, observant, and silent... analysis and reporting are for others, not handlers.

Just like our Coyote friend, it’s easy to get caught in the chaos. Stay calm and steady.

https://2026cdips.eventbrite.com/

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