Providing Real Training for Real Dogs for Real Life
Providing Real Training for Real Dogs for Real Life
Blue Line Dogs is proud to partner with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) through a formal Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to provide Therapy Dog Teams to both sworn and civilian employees as part of the Department’s Wellness Program.
This program is offered at no cost to the Department.
Each Therapy Dog Team member is officially registered with the LAPD as a Reserve Officer or Volunteer, ensuring accountability and seamless integration into the Department.
Teams are deployed at the discretion of the Chief of Police for both routine wellness visits and crisis response in support of Department personnel and activities.
Blue Line Dogs is proud to partner with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) through a formal Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to provide Therapy Dog Teams to both sworn and civilian employees as part of the Department’s Wellness Program.
The Therapy Dog Program is one of several mental wellness initiatives offered by LASD. Alongside peer support services provided by trained deputies and professional staff, Therapy Dog Teams offer comfort, stress relief, and support to deputies and their families—all at no cost to the Department.
Currently, Therapy Dog Teams are stationed at the Hall of Justice, Men’s Central Jail, Campton Station, and Lomita Station.
Handlers include both Law Enforcement Technicians and Civilian Volunteers, ensuring a broad, community-supported effort to strengthen wellness within the Department.
Blue Line Dogs is proud to partner with the Vernon Police Department through a formal Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to provide Therapy Dog Teams to both sworn and civilian employees as part of the Department’s Wellness Program.
The Therapy Dog Program is an integral part of the Department’s mental wellness initiatives, offering comfort and support to personnel.
The Therapy Dog Team is led by a dedicated Department Volunteer, and Vernon Police Department also augments therapy dog programs with other partner agencies, extending the reach and impact of this vital resource.
As part of our Mutual Aid responsibility, Blue Line Dogs provides Therapy Dog Teams to assist agencies during times of need, whether through scheduled wellness visits or crisis response deployments. These visits are designed to offer comfort, reduce stress, and support resilience for personnel facing challenging circumstances.
Agencies we have assisted include:
Through Mutual Aid partnerships, Blue Line Dogs extends its mission beyond primary agreements, ensuring that First Responders across jurisdictions receive the wellness support they deserve.
In addition to providing direct services, Blue Line Dogs is frequently invited to consult with agencies on how to establish and sustain effective Therapy Dog Programs.
Our expertise has also been shared through presentations and conference visits, where we highlight the benefits of Therapy Dog Programs in supporting First Responder wellness.
Some of the organizations we have presented to include:
Through these opportunities, Blue Line Dogs continues to raise awareness, educate leadership, and expand the impact of Therapy Dog Programs across law enforcement and public safety communities.
Blue Line Dogs is deeply invested in supporting our nation’s Military Veterans. As part of this commitment, we provide dog training sessions for Veterans with Service Dogs at no cost, helping strengthen the bond between handler and dog while ensuring teams are equipped for success.
In addition, Blue Line Dogs proudly serves as volunteer Canine Consultants to the Veterans Administration’s Puppies Assisting Wounded Service Members (PAWS) Program with the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System.
Through this partnership, we contribute our expertise to support Veterans in their journey toward resilience, independence, and well-being.
Los Angeles Fox 11 News with a short introduction for the In Depth program featuring Blue Line Dogs and our Volunteer teams working with First Responders
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