Madera Unified Therapy Dogs

Madera Unified Therapy Dogs

The Madera Unified Therapy Dog Program is designed to bring comfort, reduce stress, and promote emotional well-being among students and staff. These trained dogs help improve mental health, enhance social interactions, and create a positive school environment.

Meet the Therapy Dogs

Roe

Roe - Blue Pyramid

Jericho

Jericho - Purple Pyramid

Umi

Umi - Red Pyramid

Meet the Handlers

T. Dominguez

T. Dominguez
Lead Elementary Safety Officer - Blue Pyramid
tonyndominguez@maderausd.org

S. Obregon

S. Obregon
Lead Elementary Safety Officer - Purple Pyramid
syriaobregon@maderausd.org

F. Garcia

F. Garcia
Lead Elementary Safety Officer - Red Pyramid
feliciagarcia@maderausd.org

Rules for Meeting the Therapy Dogs

  • ✔ Ask to pet
  • ✔ Inside voices only
  • ✔ Walking only
  • ✔ Don’t pull on tails or ears
  • ✔ Don’t feed the dogs
  • ✔ Don’t crowd the dogs
  • ✔ Be aware of allergies

Benefits of Therapy Dogs in Schools

  • ✔ Reduces stress & anxiety
  • ✔ Improves reading skills
  • ✔ Enhances mental well-being
  • ✔ Improves memory & problem-solving skills
  • ✔ Decreases feelings of anger