"Courthouse dogs" refers to specially trained dogs that are allowed to accompany and provide comfort and support to individuals, such as children or victims of abuse, during legal proceedings at a courthouse. Full definition
In short, courthouse dogs give kids and adults alike the confidence to say what they possibly couldn't before. (petguide.com)
This show begins with Lori welcoming Ellen O'Neill - Stephens, founder of Courthouse Dogs Foundation. (animalstodayradio.com)
The mission of Courthouse Dogs Foundation is to promote justice with compassion through the use of professionally trained facility dogs to provide emotional support to everyone in the justice system. (petliferadio.com)