All posts tagged "Therapy Dogs"

An Introduction To Therapy Dogs: How They Help Improve Mental And Physical Health

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And we're taking this opportunity to highlight the important role that dogs play...

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Therapy Dogs Now At Hand To Help Tense Travellers At Istanbul Airport

At Istanbul Airport, therapy dogs are now ready to lend a helping paw to to help calm the nerves of passengers passing...

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Teesside University Therapy Dog Receives Honorary ‘Dogtorate’

The Teesside University celebrated University Mental Health Day (March 9, 2023) by bestowing a honorary dogtorate to Brengle The Therapy Dog. Brengle’s...

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Benefits of Pet Therapy for Seniors: Plus the Best Breeds for Elderly Owners

Pet therapy is growing substantially in popularity as an effective treatment option in the field of healthcare, and dog therapy is gaining...

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How Dogs Can Help Cancer Patients Both Physically and Emotionally

By now, we’ve all heard about hero service dogs who help patients through the difficulties of cancer treatment. There are physical and...

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How Therapy Dogs Can Help Kids with Speech Difficulties

“Man’s best friend” is not just an empty phrase we’ve assigned to our furry companions. In fact, a dog’s presence in our...

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Meet the Newest Employees of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Puggle and Huckleberry

This week, staff at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital welcomed their two newest colleagues, who walked through the doors on four furry...

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Therapy Dogs for Parkland School Shooting Featured in Yearbook

The 14 therapy dogs that provided unconditional love and support to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students and staff were honored with...

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Parkland, Florida High School Students Will Return to Class with a Therapy Dog

Just months after the February shooting that claimed 17 lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, students will begin...

Psychologist’s Dog Gives Clients an Extra Dose of Love & Support

Clients of one Mississippi psychology practice are treated to an extra dose of love and support thanks to the psychologist’s dog joining...

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Baron the Therapy Dog Eases Anxiety for Wichita Dental Patients

For most of us, going to the dentist isn’t usually something we look forward to. But, patients at one Wichita, Kansas dentist’s...

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Therapy Dog Stripped of Certification Because He (Wait For It…) Wears Clothes

Chopper the Biker Dog is arguably the most famous therapy dog in San Diego. The adorable, loving Boston Terrier became certified as a...

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Amazing Dog Trained to Wake Narcoleptic Owner

When we think of service dogs, we usually think of assistance for the visually impaired. Dogs being highly adaptable creatures, some trainers...

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How a Visit From a Therapy Dog Can Perform Miracles

Working in a hospital for twenty eight years provided me with insights on what happens when we get old and are institutionalized....

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Seizure Dog Heroes

Were you aware that there are seizure dog heroes among us? I had not heard of them until recently. It was proven...

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Dog Tutors Help Children in Reading

Did you know that Dog Tutors Help Children in Reading? Many canine friends nowadays offer dog therapy and sit along with kids...

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Fidos for Freedom Therapy Dogs

Fidos for Freedom Therapy Dogs is a program administered jointly by the American Red Cross and Fidos for Freedom, a therapy dog...

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Therapy Dogs for Children

We all know that people are capable of performing therapy for their fellow human beings who need help to catch up on...

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