Ricochet & Cori
Welcome you with open paws!
Balancing boards... balancing lives
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Ricochet is a world famous, award-winning surfing dog who surfs for fun, wins surf dog competitions & most importantly... SURFS WITH PURPOSE! She was one of the first surfing dogs on the circuit, and has been instrumental in getting worldwide recognition of dogs on surfboards! She typically places in the first three winning spots in a dog surfing competition. She is the canine ambassador for surfers with disabilities® and surfs solo, with children, adults, pros, celebrities, other dogs, a goat & even Rob Machado! In 2009, Ricochet made an independent decision to jump on a surfboard with a boy who is quadriplegic, and started a revolution! She clearly showed the world what her life purpose is! Since then, she has surfed with hundreds of individuals, and became the only SURFice dog® on the planet who provides canine assisted surfing and other activities to empower, enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities. Although surfing has been at the forefront of Ricochet's work, it’s not the act of surfing that makes her interactions so life changing. It's her healing abilities that allow for such deep heart-to-heart connections. |
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Ricochet and Cori are part of Puppy Prodigies, a non-profit organization that provides paws-on healing through canine-assisted surfing, paddling, swimming, playing, therapy and other programs. We provide assistance to kids with special needs, people with disabilities, wounded warriors and veterans with PTSD. Services are provided by surfing dogs, therapy dogs, emotional support dogs, PTSD dogs and service dogs. We also provide information, education and resources to all pet parents on the different types of assistance/working dogs, dog behavior, the healing power of dogs and other dog related subjects. We are rooted in the human-canine bond and dedicated to helping individuals grow in mind, body and spirit through the unconditional love and acceptance only a dog can provide.
Ricochet and Cori are part of Puppy Prodigies, a non-profit organization that provides paws-on healing through canine-assisted surfing, paddling, swimming, playing, therapy and other programs. We provide assistance to kids with special needs, people with disabilities, wounded warriors and veterans with PTSD. Services are provided by surfing dogs, therapy dogs, emotional support dogs, PTSD dogs and service dogs. We also provide information, education and resources to all pet parents on the different types of assistance/working dogs, dog behavior, the healing power of dogs and other dog related subjects. We are rooted in the human-canine bond and dedicated to helping individuals grow in mind, body and spirit through the unconditional love and acceptance only a dog can provide.
RICOCHET'S PROGRAMS
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Ricochet is a world famous, award-winning surfing dog who surfs for fun, wins surf dog competitions & most importantly... SURFS WITH PURPOSE! Learn more.
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Ricochet has been supporting adaptive
surfers since she began surfing. She is an Ambassador for Life Rolls On, and is a member of Team USA for the ISA Adaptive Surfing Championships. Learn more. |
Ricochet has been surfing with kids with special needs, people with disabilities, wounded warriors & veterans with PTSD since 2009. Learn more.
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Although surfing has been at the forefront of Ricochet's work, it's her healing powers that allow her to make such deep heart-to-heart connections.
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Both Ricochet and Cori are registered, and certified goal directed therapy dogs. In addition, Ricochet holds the highest AKC title of Therapy Dog Distinguished.
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Ricochet works with kids with special needs and veterans with PTSD both in and out of the water, uniting them through the challenges they face.
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CORI'S PROGRAMS
Ricochet’s protégé, Cori is following in her paw steps. Like Ricochet, she has chosen her own life purpose, and is already trying to save lives. She has a passion for water rescue and canine-assisted swimming for kids with autism, special needs, fears or other challenges.
Canine-assisted swimming
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Cori's canine assisted swimming
program is for kids with autism and other special needs. Learn more. |
Cori heads up our canine assisted
playing program because she's all about play! Learn more. |
Cori has a natural instinct for water
rescue & was trained by the Italian Water Rescue Dog school. Learn more. |
I have learned an exponential amount about the healing power of dogs through Ricochet. I believe all dogs have this capacity. That said, it's my great privilege to share what I’ve learned with you. I hope the information provided will further unleash your dog’s abilities, while lifting your heart with its insights about the intangible, but incredible healing power of dogs. ~Judy Fridono, Puppy Prodigies Executive Director & Ricochet and Cori's guardian.
I have learned an exponential amount about the healing power of dogs through Ricochet. I believe all dogs have this capacity. That said, it's my great privilege to share what I’ve learned with you. I hope the information provided will further unleash your dog’s abilities, while lifting your heart with its insights about the intangible, but incredible healing power of dogs. ~Judy Fridono, Puppy Prodigies Executive Director & Ricochet and Cori's guardian.
The Healing Power of Dogs
