In 2023, UWPD became the first police department in Dane County to launch a therapy dog program. The goal of the UWPD Therapy Dog Program is to provide comfort in times of stress or crisis. Our therapy dogs are specially trained to be used in a law enforcement setting — including training that helps the dogs be comfortable around loud noises, lights and sirens, chaotic situations, etc. While our therapy dogs are used throughout the UW-Madison community (and beyond), we also use our therapy dogs internally to help UWPD officers and staff cope with stressful or traumatic cases.
Learn more about our Therapy K9 Program here.
Interested in having one of our therapy dogs visit your group or event? Please fill out the form below. If you have a specific question, send us an email.