Become a Member
TAKING A COURSE ON E-CAMPUS? LOGIN HERE

Dogs in the Workplace: Benefits and Potential Challenges

130 1 Hour
Dr. Anne Foreman will discuss why dogs are increasingly found in work environments and review the potential health benefits, as well as the health and safety risks, that accompany them. This presentation will outline the potential benefits and challenges of dogs in workplace settings.

Go to the e-Campus and Continue Learning Today

Register Now

Get Exclusive Accreditation Opportunities

Become A Member

Dogs that may be present in work environments include service dogs, therapy dogs, and visitation dogs. The roles that they typically perform will be described, and a brief review of the legal requirements for their presence in the workplace in the United States and Canada will be outlined. The potential hazards and risks that are introduced along with dogs will be reviewed, and strategies for addressing these hazards and risks will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

To distinguish between service, therapy, and visitation dogs
The scientific evidence for the potential therapeutic value of dogs
Considerations for accommodating dogs in workplace settings

Speakers

Anne Foreman
Anne Foreman is a behavioral scientist at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Morgantown, WV, USA. She earned a Ph.D. in Psychology from West Virginia University. She has conducted research on the effects of service dogs on workplace stress among veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and the perceptions of the health and safety risks of therapy dogs in the workplace. Her other research interests include decision making, behavioral economics, and observational learning.

Discover the Work Wellness Institute Membership!

Our annual membership unlocks unlimited accreditation

Become a Member

FAQs

Certificate FAQs

I am a Work Wellness Institute member. When will I receive my certificates?

If you hold a membership with Work Wellness Institute, a certificate of completion will be sent to your email after meeting the requirements of the e-course or webinar.

Please note that a minimum 50-minute attendance is required to be eligible for a certificate of completion.

Who is eligible for certificates?

You are eligible to receive a certificate if you fulfill the following.

  • For live events and facilitated e-courses, you must attend at least 50 minutes including presentation and Q&A, as well as filling in the required fields in the post-survey
  • For self-paced e-courses, you must complete all required components including surveys

Notes:

  • Work Wellness Institute Members receive free unlimited certificates automatically

How quickly can I expect a certificate to be delivered to me upon completion of the webinar? 

After the completion of a course on e-campus, or a live webinar session, you will receive an automated certificate in less than 15 minutes.

If you do not receive your certificate, please check your spam folder before contacting us at [email protected]

Note: You are only eligible to receive a certificate if you fulfill the following.

  • For live events and facilitated e-courses, you must attend at least 50 minutes including presentation and Q&A, as well as filling the required fields in the post-survey
  • For self-paced e-courses, you must complete all required components including surveys

I received an email saying that I need to register as a member to obtain a certificate, but I am already a member. 

This may be due to the mismatch of information during registration, please be consistent with names and email addresses when registering for webinars and/or creating your account on e-campus.  Please contact us at [email protected] to investigate the error.

What courses can I take to receive certificates? 

All courses and live events are accredited. Members receive free automated certificates.

How do I know which accrediting organization has pre-approved the course or webinar?

You will see an organization accreditation seal on the course or webinar webpage.

How can I receive an SHRM code?

SHRM codes are provided upon request. Please contact us at [email protected]

Any other membership or certificate questions? 

Please contact us at [email protected]

Our team will respond to your email within 2 business days.

 

 

Membership FAQs

How do I become a member? 

Visit our membership page for individual and corporate membership information as well as a link to register.

What is the difference between both memberships?

Individual memberships are directly affiliated with the Work Wellness Institute and include voting rights at the Annual General Meeting. The list of individual membership benefits can be found at the top of the membership page.

Corporate memberships are Corporate organizations that have partnered with the Work Wellness Institute to have access to membership benefits for all its employees. This membership includes additional perks beyond the individual membership. Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting are 1 vote per organization. For more information regarding the unique benefits of a corporate membership, please reach out [email protected]

Any other membership or certificate questions? 

Please contact us at [email protected]

Our team will respond to your email within 2 business days.

Stay in the Loop

Keep up to date with our latest news and analysis by subscribing to our regular newsletter