How to Join | caninefriends

What you should know before you apply to join Canine Friends?

Application process

When your application has been processed one of our liaison officers will contact
you and arrange a time to meet you and your dog.
If your dog is suitable, and your assessment goes well, you will be assigned a
location to visit.
You will be asked to pay a one off fee for your badge and scarf as well as an
annual subscription fee which covers your insurance while visiting, a quarterly
newsletter and the use of our membership management platform.
Your liaison officer will then accompany you on initial visits and introduce you to
key staff and show you the ropes.
You will be asked to commit to a schedule of visits convenient to you and the
place you are visiting.
You will be asked to agree to the objectives, code of ethics and ground rules of
Canine Friends Pet Therapy inc.:

Code of ethics

Members agree to:

respect each individual visited and treat everyone with courtesy, care and consideration.
respect the rights, privacy and dignity of people visited.
accept personal responsibility for meeting and agreed schedule of visits.
treat any information gained during visits as confidential.
operate as volunteers seeking no financial reward for their work.

Ground rules

Members agree to:

visit only assigned rest homes, hospitals and hospices.
maintain a positive relationship with the occupational therapist or other key contact at places they visit.
keep to an agreed schedule of visits.
advise your contact if a scheduled visit cannot be made.
wear Canine Friends identity.scarves for dogs and badges for owners on visits.
take only Canine Friends approved dogs on visits.
have only Canine Friends approved people accompany them on visits and take only one dog per handler.
maintain a high standard of personal presentation and keep dogs clean and groomed.