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"Dogs Helping Humans"

                   Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated

  • Founder / Director
    Jody Morrish
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Founder / Director 

Highest Ranking Executive

Highest-ranking executive in the company, primary responsibilities include making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of the company, and acting as the main point of communication between the board of directors and corporate operations.

Health Care Professional

Jody Morrish

Provides preventive, curative, promotional and rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families and communities.

THE HISTORY OF Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated

In the Beginning

The Counselling & Therapy Dog Services originated as a pilot program conducted and trialed privately by Behavioural Scientist/Health Care Professional, Jody Morrish, within Drug and Alcohol Services, and private Mental Health Services commencing in 2001. 

Programs were found to be extremely successful. 

The working team: Ms Morrish with qualifications, educational degrees and employment experience.

  • Masters degree in behavioural science/Psych, mental health, investigations, counselling, education, disability, animal assisted interventions, dog training and behaviour.

Combined with

Original canine companion Cody the magical standard poodle 

  • 5 times champion in the show ring and trained to service dog standards

Ms Morrish with her innovation, leadership and project development inspired, service and programs were sought after throughout other SA Service Providers, Ms Morrish forming many partnership relationships. 

Ms. Morrish, along with a group of employees, other South Australian service providers, parents and caregivers identified a gap in complementary service provision for persons living with acute illness, ageing, disabilities, and mental health which gave the impetus to change the focus in the service delivery. Revisited  mission, visions and values and on the 4th of April 2012, Therapeutic Dog Services was accepted and established as a Not-for Profit Organisation. 

Opening up opportunities to join the movement, general community members with well mannered dogs joined in a volunteer capacity to help in the mission of "Making a difference"

In line with the philosophy, Therapeutic Dog Services (TDS Inc) has been driven by strong client participation and over time has developed and re-configured its services in response to the changing needs of this group. 

Today

Ms. Morrish, along with 87 volunteer staff currently provide a wide range of services to thousands of children and adults each year, including providing mutually beneficial, complementary therapy programs, partnering with a large variety of service providers within South Australia. (hospitals, nursing homes, community houses, disability services and mental health), as well as privately delivered services from the Therapeutic Dog Services Centre at Fulham. 

Recognised as a professional growing organisation. 

Today we open dialogue and inspire thousands of adults, children and seniors whom are abused, disabled, sick, lonely, injured or depressed. Expanding our programs offering Animal Assisted Interventions: Activities, Education and Therapy Dog Program, Counselling and Mental Health, Wellness and Be Active, Support Visiting programs, courses and workshops.
Ms Morrish, as a recognised award winning service provider, still heads up Therapeutic Dog Services, oversees all programs and services, she now concentrates her time in designing, structuring, coordinating, and delivering clinical based programs throughout Australia.

Award Winning Service Provider

"Joy Noble" Medal
the highest distinction for an individual

"Dr Margaret Tobin" Award 
Mental Health Excellence Awards

Queens Baton Relay
Commonwealth Games 2018

Trying to Contact Ms Morrish Direct,
Please Email: j.morrish@tdsinc.com.au