Top tier AACR Northern Lights Dogs detect distress before it’s spoken, stabilize crisis environments, and help move people from acute emotional danger into safety and care.
They are trained to:
- identify elevated stress and trauma signals through cortisol scent detection
- support suicide intervention and prevention
- assist during mass-casualty and line-of-duty critical incidents
- provide silent, trauma-informed support when people cannot verbalize their distress
- bridge individuals into counseling, medical, or behavioral intervention pathways
In short:
They find who is suffering, steady the crisis, and connect them to help.
AJ
AJ is one of our 4-H Therapy Dogs and has worked and trained hard to be part of the team with his Handler. They’re a talented team and do extraordinary work with the most fragile in Senior Care.
Banner
Banner is the happy go lucky collie of his pack. He loves people and snuggles- therapy dog visit days are a most favorite thing to do. What a happy chap!
Bayleigh
Bayleigh is a special girl and therapy dog in specialized training for the Police and Sheriff’s Chaplain. She’s a happy, bouncy little bit of sunshine, working hard to serve with her Handlers in the Sheriff’s Chaplain service.
Charley
Charley is a bit timid but continues to gain confidence through his therapy work with seniors. He will lean against a resident and soon his head is in their lap. Charley had his debut as a sheep in our church Christmas play!
Chief
Sometimes bold and valiant, other times the genuine comic, Chief is fascinated by everything humans do daily. He insists on being involved in everything, whether at a party, pouring cement, or visiting the nursing home.
Fern
Fern, also known as Fernie, is a 4-year-old Great Pyrenees mix who loves snow, puddles, running, playing and people, especially children. She’s always up for doing something fun and different. Fern has alot of love to give and is a happy girl.
Harry
Kip
Kip is a competing bird dog and a 4-H Therapy Dog. She and her Handler are top dog in a wide range of competitions and a delight to cheer on!
Koda
Koda loves her therapy work because she loves all of the scratches she can get along with listening to all the stories they like to tell her! She hates her vegetables but loves lattes and ice cream cartons.
Lass
High-spirited, Lass just absolutely adores people and has the most winsome way of sympathetically gazing deeply into a person’s eyes, cocking her head as if grasping the meaning of every spoken word. “Sassy Lassie” brightens our every day, making us laugh often with her flirtatious antics and exuberant playfulness.
Luke
Luke is Charley’s brother. He is bold, adventuresome and quite funny. Even with boundless energy – he’ s always ready to sit quietly with a Senior care resident or a young student just needing a friend. Each evening – Luke has the sweet habit of bringing his stuffed toy to bed with him.
Maverick
Maverick is ‘Top Dog’ – a 3 year old German Shepherd. Baby crazy like his daddy, he absolutely adores his therapy work, children of all ages, and puppies. He’s Alpha of our therapy dog pack, his dad is the owner of the MMK Training Facilities and he’s always Employee of the Month!
Murphy
Murphy is more than just a companion—he is a gentle presence, a steady heartbeat, and a source of comfort for everyone he meets. As a certified therapy dog, Murphy has a remarkable ability to sense emotion and respond with quiet understanding, offering calm in moments when words fall short.
At home, Murphy enjoys walks, snuggles, and treats balancing his important work with simple joys. His personality is gentle and loyal, making him not only a trusted therapy partner but also a beloved member of the family.
Murphy reminds us every day that healing doesn’t always come from grand gestures—sometimes, it comes from a soft paw, a warm presence, and unconditional love.
Nacho
Nacho is a rescued Chihuahua who started out with little training but has worked very hard and has taken his training and therapy role seriously. Even though he is a little guy he has a big heart and loves to give, and get, attention from everyone.
Napoleon
Napoleon is a 4 yr. old Akbash who views all humans as his “sheep” to love, comfort and be their own huggable ‘gentle giant’. Highly suspicious of new foods and terrified of puddles, he loves each Therapy Dog Visit- all ages and stages!
Otis
Otis is a 3 yr. old English Shepherd who loves sitting outside in the grass with his Handler on the 4th of July! He loves Therapy Work and getting all the pets from everyone, especially on his super soft cheeks.
Penney
Penney is a three-year-old shepherd/beagle cross. She loves playing, tug-of-war and going to school. One of her most favorite things in the world is her squeaky monkey.
Perry
Perry is a faithful companion at home and in her therapy work. When not carrying the mail or helping with groceries you’ll find her spinning circles- only to the left though.
Quincy
Quincy is a big, red dog who is filled with love for everyone he meets. Apples are his favorite treat; he’ll rush to his rug and wait with great anticipation for his share! Quincy was made for Therapy Dog Work- he just loves it.
Remi
Remi is a sweet, hardworking 4-H Therapy Dog. She and her Handler have trained hard to join the team and doing beautifully on visits. Remi enjoys steak for her birthday dinners!
Tilly
Tilly is a sweet, darling girl. School children are some of her favorite humans, and getting their hugs makes her day. When working she’s got a stick or is in therapy dog training with her Handler.
Tucker
Tucker is a 6 1/2 yr. old English Lab/Chow Chow mix who loves to work and sleep. He’s a big boy who takes his home guarding job seriously, is unfailingly loyal and has lots of love to give!
Wren
Wren is 4 1/2 yr. old double doodle who loves scrubs and teasing her sister with toys. Snuggling up close is her speciality!
Honored Service
Amari
Charlie
Daisy & Inga
Dante
Lulu
Trip