Kindness Dogs is about being a small positive presence in people’s lives day-to-day and during extraordinary times (e.g., crisis, disaster, calamity, major disruption). Our human and dog teams are uniquely suited to work together on this mission.​Many people find comfort from animals, including dogs. Petting and interacting with a dog can be calming, allowing people to release stress. Our dogs are trained in basic obedience and enjoy interacting with people. Our human team members have training in psychological first aid and understand when it is time to listen and to simply be present. The two have a strong bond and understand each other’s communication and needs. Our teams work from a trauma informed approach that strives to do no harm. At Kindness Dogs we believe the world is in need of more small acts of kindness, more positive action, and a compassionate and listening ear.​