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Dogtor Foundation is a non-governmental organisation working in Gdynia since 2002. It was one of the first organisations in Poland interested in the subject of pet-assisted therapy. Dogtor Foundation is involved in dog therapy – a form of activity directed at people with physical and mental disabilities and those suffering from other dysfunctions and illnesses. Dogotherapeutic (also known in Poland as kynotherapeutic) activities are based on interactions supported by contact with a specially trained dog.
We and our dogs work mainly with disabled children (e.g. with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy etc.).
Besides the dog therapy itself, Dogtor Foundation provides specialist training for dogs and for people in regard to dog therapy, as well as a dog obedience school. The foundation also provides educational activities for children of different age groups, teaching the correct and safe behaviour with dogs and respect for animals.

Activities mentioned above take place in external facilities such as schools, kindergartens, homes for children, hospitals and other special institutions, as well as at the Dogtor Foundation’s headquarters in Gdynia.

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This organisation is willing to involve volunteers who face situations which make their participation in activities more difficult, from the following categories for different types of project:

• Cultural differences
• Economic obstacles
• Social obstacles