Our Pack

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Erin Duncan, LMSW

Owner and Operator 

Erin is a Licensed Master Social Worker who works as a Mental Health Counselor in the Coeur d’Alene area. She completed her undergraduate degree through Lewis-Clark State College and graduate degree through Boise State University, both in Social Work. Her current practice focuses on Animal-Assisted Interventions (A-AI), the human-animal bond, and the utilization of facility dogs in organizational settings. Erin and Blue's facility animal policy/program, Humane Connection was adopted by the 

Coeur d'Alene School District in 2024. Erin coordinates and continues to develop their facility dog program, CDA Schools: Humane Connection.

Blue

Canine Specialist 

Blue is a registered therapy dog with Alliance of Therapy Dogs and an all-around good boy. He interacts positively with other animals and supports potential communication barriers. Blue has been specially trained to interact with children. He is exceptionally patient, intuitive, great with boundaries, enjoys singing, and conserving energy. He adds calm, confident energy wherever he goes.