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Therapy Dogs relives stress
April 2, 2020
Lubbock ISD’s growing therapy dog is obtaining positive attention from students, staff and board members as the program continues to grow. Starting three years ago, Lizabeth Burns, a counselor who helps run the program, says three therapy dogs went through extensive certification programs and manners courses to be exceptional and qualified school therapy dogs. Today, […]
Therapy dog works out after too many treats
April 2, 2020
While many of us may have given up our New Year’s resolutions, one dog is sticking with hers! Bailey the therapy dog in Rock Island is using a “Fitbark” to lose some extra weight. Bailey is a 5-year-old labradoodle working to get healthy and lose half a pound per week, with a goal of losing […]
Therapy dog helps kids
April 2, 2020
When you walk the halls of St. Pius X Catholic School in Edgewood, there’s a big chance you’ll bump into a four-legged friend. For over a year, a therapy dog named Clooney has been joining students in the classroom, thanks to Alex Bessler, a teacher at St. Pius. “I always noticed [my dog] Clooney was […]
Therapy dogs visit stressed Congressional staffers
April 2, 2020
It’s a ruff time in politics. An army of therapy dogs was on hand Wednesday to help stressed-out Capitol Hill lawmakers and staffers weary after a year of impeachment-related drama. Hundreds of journalists, policy wonks and politicians including Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) lined up to see the pooches as the first day of public impeachment […]
school therapy dogs
April 2, 2020
Foxborough’s Igo Elementary School will soon be going to the dogs — or rather to the dog — as the school gets ready to welcome Matty as its official therapy canine. Matty, a young black Labrador who has completed the training needed to stay calm and cheerful in chaotic settings, will visit classrooms in a […]
Therapy dog brings joy
April 2, 2020
While the topic of Jean Baur’s next book is a sad one — what we can learn from the grief of losing a dog — the mood Saturday afternoon was joyful for her talk at Waterford Public Library, where she came with her newer therapy dog, Rudy. Or, for at least one person, the mood turned from […]
SERVICE AND THERAPY DOGS
April 2, 2020
California law gives special privileges to people who rely on a certified service animal. But these days, a lot of people are getting doctor’s notes to qualify their pet as a therapy animal. A service dog is trained for one person to perform a task whereas a therapy dog is for everyone. Owner of a service […]
Therapy dog has good nose
April 2, 2020
The Canine Performance Sciences Program at Auburn University is an initiative of the College of Veterinary Medicine to expand canine intelligence in areas such as genetics, physical performance and neuroscience. One of its service animals is Dr. Moose, a golden retriever who has the the ability to detect live viruses. “Moose was trained to alert […]
Pooch gets love from seniors
April 2, 2020
What’s better than a visit from a two-legged friend? Cuddles with a four-legged one! When it comes to putting a smile on the faces of Bundaberg seniors, pet therapy dog Maizy is an expert. The pooch has been visiting the Carinity Kepnock Grove aged care community once a month, giving cuddles to residents as well […]
Therapy dogs make a difference
April 2, 2020
Therapy dogs have become popular in nursing homes, hospitals, funeral homes and schools. Some schools in the area have decided to add a therapy dog program to help students educationally and emotionally. A therapy dog is trained differently than a service dog or an emotional support dog. Therapy dogs do not require specialized training but […]
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