About This Video

In this informational video, Delight Station interviews Sylvia St. Stribling, Director of Caring Canines Therapy Dog Program in Northern Colorado. Sylvia introduces viewers to Kate, her therapy dog, and shares how Caring Canines works with schools, counselors, educators, and students through animal-assisted activities and therapy dog visits.

Throughout the conversation, Sylvia explains what therapy dogs do, how therapy dog teams support students, and why relationships with animals can help build confidence, social skills, self-regulation, and emotional connection. Viewers also get to see Kate in action and learn more about the work of Caring Canines volunteers.

Good For

• Adults with IDD who enjoy dogs and animal-focused content.

• Viewers interested in learning about therapy animals and community service.

• Adult day programs looking for discussion-based informational content.

• Caregivers seeking positive videos about animals, volunteering, and helping others.

How to Use This Video

This video works well as an informational viewing experience, a conversation starter about animals and community involvement, or as part of programming focused on careers, volunteering, or animal-assisted services.

After watching, caregivers can ask questions like:

• What did you learn about therapy dogs?

• What qualities do you think make a good therapy dog?

• Have you ever met a therapy dog or service animal?

This video includes discussion of therapy dog visits in schools and community settings. It is intended for informational purposes and does not provide training or certification guidance.

Learn More

Caring Canines Therapy Dog Program serves communities across Northern Colorado. To learn more about the organization or volunteer opportunities, visit caringcaninescolorado.org.