Therapy
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1.3KHow 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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198.3K12Remembering the Hero Dogs of 9/11
When the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001, nearly 10,000 emergency rescue workers joined in the efforts to help. More...
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2.5KHow 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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4.2K1Meet 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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2.8KDogs are a Senior’s Best Friend
Dog lovers rejoice! Not only are pups cute and cuddly…they’re also good for your health! More and more studies are finding dogs...
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3.6KTherapy 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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4.1KThe Roles and Rules of Dogs in Healthcare Settings
By Jori Hamilton Pets enrich our lives in countless ways, but dogs are helpful in a variety of settings that reach far...
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5.3K1How Bringing Dogs into the Classroom Can Benefit Students
by Jori Hamilton Being a kid these days is different than it was in the ‘80s, ‘90s, or even early 2000s. They’re connected...
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31.9K2Is That a Real Service Dog (Or Is It Someone’s Pet)?
Service dogs, because of the wide variety of services and assistance they provide, come in all shapes, sizes, and breeds. Yes, any...
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5.0K1A Clinical Psychologist Weighs in on the Mind Boosting Power of Pets
By Dr. Jeff Nalin, Psy.D. Dog lovers have long been reaping the benefits of pet ownership, and the wellness field is increasingly taking...
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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...
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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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Comfort Dogs Headed to Baton Rouge After Deadly Shooting
Jake and Emerson, a pair of Golden Retrievers that, along with their owner Daniel Sievert, travel the country providing comfort to those...
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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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The Dogs of Newtown: Meet 15 Dogs That Brought Comfort to Sandy Hook
Guy Bacon was just eight years old when his younger sister was a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School attacks almost...
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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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Teacup Poodle ‘Nala’ is a Four-Legged Angel to Nursing Home Residents
No one can say for certain if dogs go to heaven, but residents at a St. Paul, Minnesota nursing home say heaven...
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Ask the Trainer: How Can My Dog Become Trained & Certified as a Therapy Dog?
Dear Kevin,I have an English Retriever Poodle named Raven, who is just under 2 years of age. She is so laid back...
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6.7K7From Life Sentence to Life Saver: Anatomy of a Hero Dog
Gander was in a kill shelter scheduled for death when he was rescued by Colorado Penitentiary Inmates Gander is a 2½-year old...
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The Search for Darla, a Young Boy’s Missing Therapy Dog
The Northeast Ohio community of Canton Township are banding together to find a very special dog. Darla, a 6-month-old German Shepherd, is...
