Companion Paws Assisted Therapy Dog Questionnaire

Below you will find the Companion Paws Assisted Therapy Dog Questionnaire. Please take your time to think about how you have been feeling or acting over the last few months (restricted visiting) compared to Pre-Pandemic (unrestricted visiting) and complete the questionnaire(s) that apply to you. The Questionnaire will only take 5 minutes to complete.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address

City *

Province *

Over the last few months....

I feel I receive the many benefits of my Assisted Therapy Dog, not unlike the clients I work with. ie. decreased anxiety, loneliness, increased happiness and relaxation. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Assisted Therapy Dog Team work has helped me read my dog’s cues more accurately so I can ensure client-canine interactions are consensual. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I feel that working as an Assisted Therapy Dog team has given me alternative ways to communicate with clients with special needs. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

The Following Questions are Covid Related

I would be interested in a forum or online group for Assisted Therapy Dog Teams to support one another and share information and tips. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I worry about clients with addictions and the interruption in their healing journey during this period of known high risk for relapse. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

I struggle with maintenance training during restricted visiting, for example opportunities for distraction training, equipment exposure ie. walkers, noise, transit training, and social interactions. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Have you had any virtual Assisted Therapy Dog sessions with your clients? *

Yes

If yes, did you find that it still offered benefits, although not the same as in person?

I still feel well connected to my community and feel like I am making a difference in the lives of people and organizations. *

Strongly Agree

Agree

Undecided

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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