Experience the joy and comfort a dog can bring 🐾
Southern Comfort Working Dogs provides therapeutic animal visits, working dog demonstrations, and facility dog placements to bring comfort and support to those in need.
What We Do
A program to benefit the community through recreational animal visits to schools, hospitals, nursing homes, businesses, and other facilities.
Our Mission
Our visit programs aim to improve mental health and raise awareness about working dogs. These therapeutic interactions offer valuable support to patrons through the human-canine bond.
Reduce stress and blood pressure
Enhance emotional wellness
Provide comfort during traumatic events
Community Engagement
We participate in community events and school programs focused on education, teaching children about volunteerism and animal safety.
Educational demonstrations about service dog laws and ADA requirements
Bite prevention training and animal safety education
Career Day presentations and Fund-Raising Paw Party events
De-escalation techniques training
Comfort dogs work to ease the trauma for individuals impacted by violence, tragedy, or traumatic events. We partner with schools, police and fire departments, and community events to provide emotional support services and customized programs tailored to your facility's needs.
Our Services
Therapeutic Animal Visits
The relationship between humans and dogs is so unique and we know the benefits of that unconditional love and want the community to experience that connection as well.
Schedule a visit to enjoy a break from your daily routine! Studies have shown that dogs can reduce stress and blood pressure, increasing an individual's overall emotional well-being.
If your facility would like to tailor a program or visit, contact us today.
Working Dog Demonstrations
Learn about what our dogs do, their purpose, and laws and guidelines regarding service and facility/comfort dogs.
We offer Career Day demos, Training and Educational Sessions for Organizations and Businesses regarding ADA and Service Dog Laws and how to appropriately de-escalate various situations.
Want to offer a unique experience for your clients? Contact us and find out how our Fund-Raising Paw Party works.
Facility Dog Placements
Placement of specially trained Labradors with schools, first responder departments, and other facilities for ongoing emotional support and crisis de-escalation.
Southern Comfort Dogs 2025...
Phase II Comfort Dog Program
Looking to have one of our Southern Comfort Dogs at your School with the Guidance Counselors or SRO, at the Police Department, Nursing Home, or Fire Department as a Facility Dog? We can certainly help with that!
In 2025, once we relocate, we will begin Phase II of our Comfort Dog Program.
Contact us to find out how you can have a Southern Comfort Working Dog!
Considering a Pet or Companion Dog? We can help you there as well!
Awards & Certifications
Ready to Learn More?
Contact us to discuss how our comfort dogs can support your community