Edmonton police unveil first dog aimed to help employees through mental health challenges

Edmonton police unveil first dog aimed to help employees through mental health challenges

The Edmonton Police Service now has an Operational Stress Intervention Dog (OSID) within its force. EPS…

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Problems with RCMP police dog program pose ‘health and wellness risks’: evaluation

Problems with RCMP police dog program pose ‘health and wellness risks’: evaluation

OTTAWA — The RCMP’s police dog training centre has been plagued by staffing shortages, low morale…

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Why Having a Dog Is So Good for Your Mental Health (Scientifically Speaking)

Why Having a Dog Is So Good for Your Mental Health (Scientifically Speaking)

“One of the biggest predictors of someone’s health is having sufficient support systems around them,” says…

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An Embedded Therapist, a Therapy Dog & Firefighter Mental Well-being

An Embedded Therapist, a Therapy Dog & Firefighter Mental Well-being

Roseville, MN, Fire Department (RFD) firefighters battled a house fire. They discovered an unresponsive person. The…

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