Wild Pine Program Details
PET TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
ESA PRESCRIPTION LETTER
Pet Assessment
60 minute evaluation of your pets current disposition and human interaction level
Individualized Training Plan
With owner and pet
1 on 1 Training Sessions
Working up to AKC
Canine Good Citizen Certification
60 minute Eligibility Assessment
Initial consultation with licensed therapist
Animal Assisted Therapy Sessions
On-going/as needed
*In order to receive the ESA legal exemptions, one must obtain a prescription letter from a licensed mental health professional.*
Evidence Behind The Bond
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute has led the field in helping humans understand the value in well trained, emotional support companions. Studies have demonstrated how the human-animal bond can play an important role in the management of mental health in children and adults.
* Human-animal interactions can reduce anxiety and depression and help protect against a variety of other negative feelings and emotions.
Pet ownership has been found to play a role in helping people manage long-term mental health conditions.
Pets were found to contribute to a stronger sense of identity in pet owners with mental health conditions, including reducing negative perceptions of a mental health condition or diagnosis.
Pets provide a distraction and disruption from distressing symptoms, such as hearing voices, suicidal thoughts, rumination and facilitating routine and exercise for those who cared for them*
References
*1. Brooks, H. L., Rushton, K., Lovell, K., Bee, P., Walker, L., Grant, L., & Rogers, A. (2018). The power of support from companion animals for people living with mental health problems: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of the evidence. BMC psychiatry, 18(1), 31.
2. Brooks, H., Rushton, K., Walker, S., Lovell, K., & Rogers, A. (2016). Ontological security and connectivity provided by pets: a study in the self-management of the everyday lives of people diagnosed with a long-term mental health condition. BMC psychiatry, 16(1), 409.*
Plans & Pricing
Package
This comprehensive approach is what we most commonly recommend. It offers you and your pet space to learn and grow together.
6 Dog Training Sessions
1 AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation & Certification
6 ESA Therapy Sessions & Prescription Letter
Investment ........ $1,000
Individual sessions
Do you want to heal with animals but don't have your own pet to train? Or maybe you have a canine that is super close to passing the AKC Good Citizen test. If so, these sessions may be for you.
Dog Training : $60
ESA Therapy: $120
Investment