Our Chattanooga-based K9 team includes therapeutic companions, trained support dogs, and beloved couch surfers who are part of the broader Elbow Tree ecosystem — helping create spaces that feel more relational, grounded, and human.  

Dogs make everything better : ).  

Breed:

• Welsh Corgi & Australian Cattle Dog

Age:

• 8

Certifications:

• AKC - Canine Good Citizen

​Special Skills:

• Feelings Detective!

Handler - Katie

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​Breed:

• Ancestor of Tramp

Age:

• 12

Certifications:

• Bad Hair Day - Best in Class

​Special Skills:

• ​Peace Ambassador, Barometric Storm Prediction (shaking and trembling before even a drop of rain)

Handler - Steve

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Breed:

• Beago

Age:

• 12

Certifications:

• Couch Surfer

​Special Skills:

• ​Garbage Can Raiding, Sleeping, Being Lazy, Snuggling

Handler - Greg

Handler - April

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Breed:

• British Labrador

Age:

• 1

Certifications:

• Service Companion Dog

​Special Skills:​

• Retrieving, swimming, staying calm in a crisis

Handler - Katie

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Breed:

• Golden Retriever

Age:

• 18 months

Certifications:

• AKC - Canine Good Citizen
• Therapy Dog in Training

​Special Skills:​

• Lowering your blood pressure, flopping, bringing absolute positive vibes and joy into your universe

Handler - April