Life-Changing Therapy With Man’s Best Friend

You won’t find a treatment program that approaches canine companion therapy like Capstone. It’s part of why we’re one of the best treatment programs for adolescents & young adults.

Each client receives an AKC registered labrador retriever upon admission and graduates our program with a recovery companion for years to come. This is their dog that becomes an integral piece of our therapeutic process. Hear from our founder, Dr. Adrian Hickmon: Why start Capstone with canine companions?

The benefits of canine therapy as part of therapy programs for young adults

We receive countless stories from graduates about their Capstone puppy – and love to hear them! Whether a “puppy update” as they integrate at home after Capstone, or a testimonial about a fourteen year old family companion who has passed away. The impact of these canine companions is undeniable.

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There are many stories of relapse prevention because of our canine companions.

“I almost relapsed last night, got triggered really bad and was on the edge of using, but then I looked at Mud. We got in the truck, drove to the lake, and I threw his bumper dozens of times and he swam out and retrieved every single one. My trigger level went down, and I didn’t relapse.”

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“Capstone was amazing, I went over 12 years ago and still have my dog. I’m married and have a beautiful family and I have tools that I use today to stay sober that I learned at Capstone.”

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“Bo (Canine companion) died today, I can’t even talk about it yet, but I want you all to know he was the most important part of the journey.”

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“My son just graduated high school, he is a different kid than he was before Capstone. His puppy has been a huge part of his success. You all have made the right, though super tough, decision in trusting Capstone with your treasured boys.”

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