"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.


In Memory of Heiko, Nancy C donated the proceeds from his homemade cart to the Maui Humane Society. Nancy C. has volunteered foat the Maui Humane Society in the past and they are truely remarkable to have cared for 4,010 animals last year.
Thank you for considering donating to the Maui Humane Society because this is an especially tough year for them with the Lahina devastation. https://www.mauihumansociety.org/donate
Our Teams Relaxing


Charlie enjoys a swim.
Timber loves hiking with her humans and carries her own supplies.