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CAMPUS POLICE ADDING THERAPY DOG TO PERSONNEL
March 30, 2020
The University of Minnesota Morris Campus Police Department is getting a new addition: a therapy dog. Known affectionately as Archie, he will help officers respond to student and community mental health needs. As mental health crises on campus and in the community increase, the University of Minnesota Morris must find creative ways to improve student […]
How To Train a Therapy Dog
March 30, 2020
Humans are learning more and more these days about the health benefits of dogs. As a result, public interest in therapy dogs has been increasing. Therapy dogs provide relief to those in anxiety-provoking situations, bring comfort to those who are grieving or lonely, and offer affection to humans who are in institutions such as hospitals, […]
Colorado Dog Delivers Groceries to Neighbor in Need Amid Coronavirus Outbreak: ‘He’s a Hero’
March 30, 2020
If you watch anything today, make it this. A Manitou Springs dog is making deliveries to a quarantined neighbor so she doesn't have to risk getting sick ♥️ https://bit.ly/3bslley Posted by Megan Hiler on Saturday, March 28, 2020 In order to help keep her neighbor safe amid the Coronavirus pandemic one Colorado woman has […]
Franklin Police Therapy Dog ‘Brings Smile To Everyone He Meets’
March 30, 2020
Now that his viral fame has died down a bit, Ben Franklin is getting down to business at the Franklin Police Department. Ben Franklin, the department’s therapy dog, was a viral sensation when Franklin Police shared a video of him helping himself to donated Christmas toys at the station. The golden retriever was caught walking […]
Therapy Dogs Missing Anna Jaques Hospital staff and Patients
March 30, 2020
The therapy dog program has been suspended during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Trying to stay socially connected while practicing physical distancing! 🙂 Correction: Frida Kahlo is an artist, not an actress. Not easy trying to produce a video and redoing every time i misspeak, especially while entertaining three dogs, but here is my faithful crew.
Connie & Escobar from Therapy Dogs of Rockland read us a story…
March 30, 2020
Watch Connie and Escobar read Go Dog, Go by P.D.Eastman- published by Random House Books for Young Readers.
Dog makes deliveries to quarantined neighbor
March 30, 2020
In these “ruff” times, it’s nice to hear about someone, or some dog, doing some good. Sunny the golden retriever lives with his owner, Karen Eveleth, in Manitou Springs. They’ve been neighbors with Renee Hellman for over a decade, and when she self-quarantined for her own health, the two thought of a clever way to […]
Lake County therapy dog featured as Good Morning America’s Pet of the Week
March 30, 2020
Two-year-old bernedoodle Finnigan had an opportunity to step into the spotlight last week when he was invited onto Good Morning America to be honored as their Pet of the week. Finnigan brought his owners Teddy Dellas and Meghan Sluzynsky, a Lake County couple, along with him on the journey to New York City where he […]
Lawrence the therapy dog, creating a container
March 30, 2020
Lawrence guides you through an exercise to create a container to store unpleasant body feeling, thoughts and memories. He wants to help you feel a little bit better.
Pearson Therapy Dogs
March 30, 2020
A glimpse into the world of Therapy Dog visits at Pearson Airport in Toronto, Canada. The dogs and their handlers interact with passengers, employees and travelers of all ages, brightening their day and reducing the stress of travelling.
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