Services and Program Options

Service Options

Animal Assisted Intervention Specialists
Add the PEAK dogs to your PT, OT,  SLP, ABA, Counseling or mentoring sessions.   We love to work with other professionals to help kids of ALL ages to reach their next level of health, wellness and wellbeing. 

We can schedule 1 hour sessions or block longer periods of time to accommodate back to back sessions.

Rates for Individual and Group Therapy and Intervention:

• $30/hr (plus milage) - (travel time may apply)

Program Options

PEAK K9s for Kids has several different program options:

 Introduction/performance program - A 1-3 hour intro program where the trained PEAK dogs are up front and center, demonstrating tricks, agility and all that a well trained and cared for dog can be, while performing an entertaining show with a chance to meet and greet afterwards and a Q &  A period.  Discussion of  bite prevention/safety around dogs, humane education topics and positive reinforcement vs. punishment training practices as well as student interaction/participation will be incorporated if time and space allows.  This can be a stand alone program or as a way to introduce canine assisted education to your school.

(Pricing is $150-400 per visit based on equipment use and set up time)

SEE SPOT (13 lesson)  Humane Education Program - This is a great option for larger classes (up to 24 students) where having a humane education class that can progress over the course of  6 – 13 weeks is a good fit for the desired learning outcomes.  This option consists of up to 13 lessons which address learning outcomes on topics such as:

• Nonverbal comunitication
• Motiviation
• Impulse Control
• Individual Strenghts
• Tolerance
• Resilliancy

This program utilizes the trained PEAK dogs as well as a variety of other guest canines to provide the canine interaction.  This program is uses the Pawsitive Works curriculum “S.E.E. Spot” and includes lecture, activities, and hands-on learning. 

Program includes:

·   Use of the PEAK Dogs (trained education dogs)

·   Use of other visiting canines depending on the week.

· Up to 15 on-site PEAK K9 staff hours with students (Up to 360 hours of student program time per session if the class is utilized to capacity – 24 students x 15 hours each)

·   All supplies (T-shirts will be available for participants, Student work book, handouts, program supplies including leashes, collars, harnesses, training treats, toys, cleanup supplies, etc.

·   Liability insurance (a $1 million policy)

·   Data collection instruments to measure program effectiveness (TO BE IMPLEMENTED FOLLOWING PILOT PROGRAMS ONCE PROGRAM LOGISTICS AND STRUCTURE ARE ESTABLISHED FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE)

(Pricing for this program is $1800 ($300 per unit).  While individual units can be taught, for the best results,The full 6 unit program is highly recommended)

12 day Intensive – aka Shelter Dog Program - This 12 session 24 hour program utilizing shelter dogs (modeled after Kids-N-K9s in TX as well as the pawsitive works program) is an intensive training program where the shelter dogs are trained and socialized by the students and the students are trained in the proper positive training techniques. The program is targeted for youth 13-18 years old who have chronic behavioral or attendance issues or are at-risk because of ODD, ADHD, PTSD, depression, anger issues, impulse control issues, poor ability to form or maintain relationships, etc., and consists of:

·      Up to 8 youth and 4 dogs working in teams of 2 youth per dog

·      4 two-hour sessions per week Monday-Thursday (approximately 1 hour of dog training and approximately 30 min -1 hour of processing)

·      3 consecutive weeks

·      18-24 total program hours

·      A graduation ceremony for the youth, parents, staff, other students, etc.

This program addresses the following common issues youth need to master to be successful through experiential learning with the dogs and individual and group processing: 

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·      Patience

·      Self-calming techniques

·      Relationship skills

·      Communication

·      Respect

·      Trust

·      Empathy

·      Motivation

·      Conflict resolution

·      Teamwork

·      Anger management

·      Goal-setting

·      Finding and capitalizing on strengths

·      Delayed gratification

·      Healthy ways to work through frustration

Program includes:

·   Behavior testing and selection of dogs for the program

·   18-24 on-site KNK9 staff hours with students (Up to 192 hours of student program time per session if the class is utilized to capacity – 8 students x 24 hours each) 

·   All supplies (T-shirts for participants, handouts, program supplies including leashes, collars, harnesses, training treats, toys, cleanup supplies, etc., and graduation supplies including framed completion certificates and framed pictures for the youth, decorations, refreshments, etc.)

·   Transportation of up to 4 shelter dogs to the school each class day

·   A graduation event the final day of the program

·   Liability insurance (a $1 million policy)

·   Data collection instruments to measure program effectiveness (TO BE IMPLEMENTED FOLLOWING PILOT PROGRAMS ONCE PROGRAM LOGISTICS AND STRUCTURE ARE ESTABLISHED)

(Pricing for this program option is $4800 per 12 day session)

Public recognition for achievements is important as these youth put in a tremendous amount of work and grow immensely.  A graduation ceremony at the end of the class includes youth speeches (bring the Kleenex!) about their experience and demonstrations of what they have taught their dogs.  During graduation, each youth will be presented with a framed diploma and a framed picture with their dog to celebrate and remember their achievement.   

Semester/year long Humane Education Program - This is a great option for larger classes (up to 24 students) where having a humane education class on an ongoing, long term basis is a good fit and/or the option of working with shelter dogs is not possible.  This option consists of 35-50 lessons which address the same learning outcomes as the 12 day intensive model but utilizes the trained PEAK dogs to provide the canine interaction rather than shelter dogs.  This program is modeled after the Pawsitively SEL curriculum and includes lecture, activities, and hands-on learning. 

Program includes:

·   Use of the PEAK Dogs (trained education dogs)

·   Up to 81 on-site PEAK K9 staff hours with students (Up to 1944 hours of student program time per session if the class is utilized to capacity – 24 students x 81 hours each)

·   All supplies (T-shirts will be available for participants, handouts, program supplies including leashes, collars, harnesses, training treats, toys, cleanup supplies, etc., and graduation supplies including framed completion certificates and framed pictures for the youth, decorations, refreshments, etc.)

·   A graduation event the final day of the program

·   Liability insurance (a $1 million policy)

·   Data collection instruments to measure program effectiveness (TO BE IMPLEMENTED FOLLOWING PILOT PROGRAMS ONCE PROGRAM LOGISTICS AND STRUCTURE ARE ESTABLISHED)

(Pricing for this program is $900 per unit.  While individual units can be taught, for the best results,The full 13 unit program is highly recommended)