WMU Therapy Dog Clinic

10/30/2025

Western Michigan University’s MODA (Merchandising Opportunities & Design Association) made custom bandanas for us, so of course Sunny the Therapy Dog had to bring a few friends for the fashion show and photo session!

10/28/2025

It’s always great to have friend-colleagues visit class to share their work. Today we had Amber Depuydt Goodlock of Bronson Healthcare Sexual Assault Services and Chewy (Canine Companions facility dog) to our HOL 5390 (Seminar on Animal Assisted Services) course. They shared the impact facility dogs have on child maltreatment survivors.

10/24/2025

Did you know that our very own Sunny the Therapy Dog will be under the stage lights this December as the scruffy, sweet dog in Annie!?!? He was truly built for the limelight. Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours for one of his show dates below!

Also, because Sunny has a significant fanbase here (he supports many local kids who have gone through hard stuff) we are fundraising to supply them with tickets (client + a caretaker). So far, we've been able to provide 10 sets of tickets due to the generous support of the Unified Clinics' administrative team and Western Michigan University professor emeritus Dr. Ben Atkinson. However, we have more young friends who would love to see their beloved Sunny on stage in this holiday classic. If you're interested in sponsoring tickets, please reach out to uc-therapydogs@wmich.edu!

10/22/2025

It was a fun day of learning, with members of All County Search and Rescue!

10/21/2025

We graduated a group of fine therapy dog candidates last night! Congratulations to all!!

10/20/2025

We’re on a roll with events! Today we helped organize an Introduction to Search and Rescue (SAR) workshop with tremendous engagement. Over half the dog teams were therapy dogs and they all did so well! Always learning, always training!! Thank you to Mara Jessup and Chris Moe-Herlick for providing such supberb expertise and instruction!

10/18/2025

We were so happy to host a Pet First Aid and CPR class from Jean of K9 Care Camp today! Great turnout and helpful skills!!

10/16/2025

We’re very excited for our new partnership with TipTopTails Dog Training! Dr. Angie will be offering her curriculum as part of their late fall offerings. Registration opens Sunday at 2pm and spots will fill quickly!

10/08/2025

Three of our current or previous students is on Western Michigan University’s 2025 homecoming court and looking for your vote! Students, staff, and faculty can cast their vote on ExperienceWMU now until Oct. 10!

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/homecoming

10/06/2025

A nice start to midterm week, supporting students at WMU Libraries!

10/03/2025