"Strengthening the canine-human connection through education and compassionate Interactions"
Who We Are
Helping Idaho Dogs, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to improving the human-canine relationship through our programs supporting the Treasure Valley area of southwest Idaho. Our all-volunteer team of individuals and nationally certified therapy dog teams provide education, support, and comfort with ready smiles and wagging tails.
Our Programs
Humane Education
Helping Idaho Dogs provides age appropriate education on how to safely interact with dogs, be a responsible pet owner, and how to interpret a dog’s body language – building relationships of love, trust, and respect.
Therapy Dog Visits
Helping Idaho Dogs strives to connect our certified therapy dog teams to locations requesting one-time or recurring visits from therapy dogs to bring the mental and physical enrichment, joy, and comfort our therapy dog teams can bring. We provide mentoring, support and encouragement to our certified therapy dog teams to keep our teams current with the latest certification skills.
This Month's Favorite Moments
Our Teams in Action
Kirby was one of four Helping Idaho Dogs therapy dos that participated in the Bronco-Fit welcome event at BSU on the first day of the Fall 2023 semester. Our pups offered pets, warm hearts, and cold noses to returning and new students at the event.
Helping Idaho Dogs enjoys serving schools and colleges in the Treasure Valley offering pets and wags to brighten the days of student and faculty.
We love our first responders and welcome the opportunity to visit with them.