Upon
successful completion of their training, the dogs are placed with
their disabled partner.
Wilderwood
Service Dogs trains service dogs to help individuals with brain illnesses cope
with the struggles of daily life.
Since the 1940's, service dogs have been changing the lives of partners with disabilities.
Wilderwood dogs serve partners with:
- Emotional Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Alzheimer and Dementia
- Autism and Mental Retardation
- Brain Injury (traumatic or chemical)
While
providing love and companionship, service dogs immediately increase their
partner's independence and level of functioning.
- Support client and get help during a mental crisis
- Provide stress reduction and break social barriers
- Remind and retrieve medication
- Balance, open doors, turn on/off lights, retrieve items and much more
Benefits to medical providers include:
- Less need of supportive services
- More client satisfaction through improved quality of life
To contact us: 865-660-0095 or wilderwood@charter.net
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