You scream, I scream — we all bark for ice cream. That’s right, canines can get in on the summertime pastime of stopping for a cool, sweet, refreshing treat on a hot, sunny day. Therapy dogs in traini...
1. If something is working, do more of it When working with a therapy dog, it becomes immediately clear who likes dogs and who is interested in receiving a visit. A solution-focused therapist using a therapy dog is always cognizant of these moments, and takes the time whenever possible to...
The use of animal-assisted interventions as a method of improving symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is becoming increasingly common, with a significant proportion of available literature suggesting improvements in social communication and interaction. Less is known about potential impacts on restr...
The ADA mandates that service animals can be with their person in any public place, even those that do not allow pets. For example, service dogs can accompany their handlers in restaurants, shopping malls, hospitals(except in sterile areas), and schools. Other laws, such as the Fair Housing...
Cheryl wanted to share the joy her Sadie Rose had given her with others in need of cheer at hospitals and schools. Sadie Rose is now one of the “one of the most well-behaved dogs I’ve ever owned” according to Cheryl. Check out this 5 star review!
"He's cute," Mike struggled with his first words in the entire morning, petting Cody with his left hand and smiling a little. Cody is a therapy dog. Therapy dogs are the stars when their handlers take them on visits to schools, hospitals or nursing homes. They provide both physical and...
Maitland wanted one, but recognized their dogs “definitely would not make good therapy dogs.” Subsequently, they adopted a goldendoodle named Jerry who was being given away. “I looked at his face and fell in love; he hopped in our truck and never looked back,” says Maitland. “He’s...
Notorious for being stubborn, single-minded, and noisy, beagles are neverthelessgreat family dogs. Puppies need to be kept on a leash; they’ll chase anything with a unique smell. You’ll need to do some fairly intense training, too—the mischievous pups love to make trouble in the home....
Schools Therapy dogs in schools can perform wonders. They relieve students’ stress, help kids learn, and even boost test scores and attendance. It’s important, however, to have someone running the program who understands the risk and stress levels for the dogs. For starters, parental permissio...
A very special group of dogs are known as “Therapy (治疗) Dogs”. These dogs are family pets with special training. The training allows them to go into public buildings and comfort people in need. The dogs are trained to be calm and quiet. Loud noises and unfamiliar places don’t frigh...