They truly are an incredible breed, not to mention
fabulous for pet therapy for the elderly and children due to their sweet nature and love of people, also their size allows for disabled and paralyzed patients to enjoy them without having to bend down:) The best quality deserves another mention!
Many individuals also come to Canine Assisted Therapy wanting to volunteer but either don't have a dog or their dog may not be
suitable for pet therapy work.
They are used in Australia for termite detection, they are sometimes used as search and rescue dogs and they are often used in hospitals and nursing
homes for pet therapy.
Enhancing the quality of life through pets *: Supporting programs that train pets to become service animals for military veterans or people with disabilities and
for pet therapy programs in hospitals, schools, senior homes or with at - risk populations.
Your dog can go through a training program
for pet therapy.