therapydog
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Importance of Owner Training in Dog Therapy
The involvement of therapy animals in healthcare facilities, schools and private therapy/medical practices is becoming increasingly popular. While the animal’s temperament and training is essential, what is often overlooked is the extensive training required for the handler who is responsible for the training, management, care and protection of their partner regardless of species. Teachers, counsellors,…
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Therapy, Service and Emotional Support Dogs
What’s the difference? I am very excited to announce the release of my first book, In Partnership with Dogs. It serves as a primer for owners wanting to train their own therapy, service or emotional support dog, although the information is applicable to all dog owners. During the next few weeks, I will be delving…