EA Paws Program
Welcome to the East Aurora Comfort Dog Program
East Aurora School District 131’s district-wide Comfort Dog Program supports the social-emotional well-being of students and helps create welcoming, supportive school environments across the district.
Watch: A Day in the Life of Max
Learn about "A Day in the Life" of our EA Paws Comfort Dog, Max, in the video below:
Questions About the EA PAWS Program?
For more information or questions regarding our comfort dog program, please reach out to our team:
We are looking for additional Dogs and Dog Handlers to join our team!
Become an EA PAWS Handler
East Aurora School District 131 has partnered with Healing Hearts to provide weekly training for our comfort dogs and handlers. Through this program, teams work toward earning their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Certification to prepare for active service in our schools.
Eligibility Criteria
You and your dog may be a perfect fit for the EA PAWS Program if you meet the following requirements:
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Age: Your dog must be over 2 years old.
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Temperament: Your dog is friendly and genuinely enjoys being around people.
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Breed Restrictions: Your dog is not a restricted breed (e.g., Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Cane Corso, Rottweiler, Bullmastiff, Pug, or Chow Chow).
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Commitment: You are interested in volunteering as a trained handler alongside your dog within East Aurora schools.
Ready to Get Involved?
If you are interested in serving as a dog handler or having your dog participate in the EA PAWS Program, please submit your information using the link below:
Fill Out the EA PAWS Handler Interest Form (opens in new window)
