divine canines® Group Photo-- Fall 2007
divine canines® is a non-profit volunteer organization that trains teams of dogs and their owners to provide “therapy” to residents of special care facilities.
Our dedicated volunteers and pets provide companionship and love to a broad range of the population, including children, mental health patients and the public at large. We strive to enhance the lives of special needs children and adults through the promotion of the human-animal bond.
Ordinary pets to the rescue on human-animal therapy teams
Read about therapy dogs in this article from USA Today.
Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior
divine canines® is associated with the Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior.
Lee Mannix is a highly respected dog trainer whose expertise in dog behavior is an essential component of our program. Lee has developed a unique screening and training program for our therapy dogs to ensure that the dogs are well suited to their mission. Several Mannix trainers are officers and Board members of divine canines®.