Attend an Animal Therapy Session

Feeling stressed? Looking for a break? Welcome to the Student Wellness Hub Animal Therapy program. Our teams - humans, their devoted dogs, and Hub Peer Supporters - are here to help.

• Attend animal therapy at the downtown campus
• Attend animal therapy at the Macdonald campus

How to Request an Animal Therapy Visit at 成人VR视频

Animal therapy visits are a great way to support student wellness and build community. If your unit or club at 成人VR视频 would like to host a visit from one of our certified therapy dogs and their volunteer handler, follow the steps below.听

1. Choose a Preferred & Backup Date听

• Visits are 1 hour long. We recommend choosing a time when students can drop in and unwind. Select a backup date in case your first choice is unavailable.听 We do our best to accommodate all requests, however this depends on dog and handler availability.听

2. Book an Appropriate Room听

• Ensure that animals are permitted in the building.听
• The space should be open, quiet, and allow freedom of movement for the dog and handler.听
• Avoid:听Rooms with fixed furniture (like classroom desks or large boardroom tables), spaces where food is served, and buildings that house animals (e.g., for research).
• Make sure the room is accessible.

3. Submit the Animal Therapy Request Form

• Submit your request at least 2 weeks in advance.听

4. Wait for Email Confirmation听

• Our team will match your group with an available therapy dog and handler. Only one dog and handler will be assigned per visit, especially during high-demand periods like final exams.听

5. Arrange Parking for the Handler听

• Make parking arrangements close to the visit location. Use 成人VR视频鈥檚 Visitor Parking Reservation form.听

Follow Your Plan!听

Our therapy dog teams are volunteers and their time is valuable. Last-minute changes may not be possible. If any adjustments are needed, please email us at swhat.hub [at] mcgill.ca as soon as possible.听

*This form does not apply if you work within the Student Wellness Hub.

Community Outreach
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SWHAT Community Service:

Looking for animal therapy in the Montreal community? In addition to our work at 成人VR视频, our teams visit Montreal senior residences, addiction rehab programs, drop-in centers for the homeless, palliative care units, CEGEPs, or wherever there is a need.

Contact听swhat.hub [at] mcgill.ca (subject: SWHAT%20Community%20Service) (Student Wellness Hub Animal Therapy)

SWHAT Reading Paws:

An innovative and fun program organized in collaboration with Montreal libraries and schools. Offered throughout the year, our teams provide a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can practice and improve their reading skills by reading to a certified therapy听dog.

We also visit classrooms for students with special needs.

Contact听swhat.hub [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Reading%20Paws) (Student Wellness Hub Animal Therapy)