Program Graduates

- Registration Renewal

Thank you for your continued participation in the PALS for Seniors AAA Program. Your role as a dog handler is integral in the success and continuation of this program.

To maintain your status as a PALS AAA Dog Handler, ReCHAI requests the following:

  • Handler has recorded all nursing home visits online.
  • Nursing home has recorded online evaluation of visits.
  • Handler obtain annual medical exam for Dog.
    • Report online date performed
    • Veterinarian Name
    • Clinic name and address
  • Schedule with PALS for Seniors Dog Behavior Tester.
  • Handler and Dog complete Behavior Test.
    • Results documented online by tester
    • Tester provides new photo of handler and dog

Questions or comments concerning this site should be directed to the rechai@missouri.edu.

Director
Dr. Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN
Assistant Director
Charlotte McKenney, BSN, RN

Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction
Clydesdale Annex #2
900 East Campus Drive
Columbia MO 65211

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