If you know in your heart that your pet is not
suited for therapy work, don't let the fact that this is something you've always wanted to do dictate your actions.
He's a good reminder that no matter how much you love your dog, he or she may not be a
candidate for therapy work, at least not now.
This class prepares you and your
dog for therapy work, it DOES NOT certify you and your dog as a therapy team.
His gentle nature is perfect
for therapy work in nursing homes and children's hospitals, a calling that can be rewarding to the owner, the dog, and the patient.
The purpose of the workshop is to help people and their dogs prepare for evaluation by reviewing the skills
necessary for therapy work.
With all that energy comes a lovable, happy personality that makes bird dogs great with kids and
amazing for therapy work.
Sources for her therapy work are drawn from positive psychology, motivational interviewing, family systems, cognitive - behavioral schools, and certifications in trauma and sex addiction.
Note: this class prepares you and your
dog for therapy work; it DOES NOT certify you and your dog as a therapy team.
Mary has trained dogs for police work, as well as hunting, herding and therapy work.She and her Grand Champion Australian Shepherd Tanner have received many commendations from the several different Veterans
Associations for their therapy work.
Kristin Ludwig, a life - long animal advocate, has been rehabilitating and training
animals for therapy work with children since 2009, specializing in working with child survivors of abuse and trauma in group children's homes, hospitals, schools, and therapy settings.
This program is designed to help you assess whether your dog has the
potential for therapy work and will offer practical training for upcoming therapy teams to improve and solidify the skills necessary to pass dog therapy evaluations required for organizations such as Therapy Dogs International and Happy Tails.
If your dog has the right
temperament for therapy work, such visits are a great way to give back to your community, and the benefits for both your dog and the humans you visit are well - proven.
Learn how to assess whether you and your dog are a good
match for therapy work, and the skills and protocols involved in safely bringing joy to seniors and children in living centers or hospitals.
I would definitely recommend the
Tervuren for therapy work; a sound mind on a Terv is one of the best things any trainer can work with, and a well socialized pup will easily adjust to most any envirnment.
As a former adjunct professor and educator, I also saw that there was a need for additional training to better prepare future visiting teams, which is why I developed the Get
Ready for Therapy Work curriculum.
This seminar will include what is involved in therapy work, what temperament is best
suited for therapy work, expectations during therapy work, and will hep determine if it's right for you and your dog
There is no a certain breed that is better than
another for therapy work.
The calm demeanor and sweet temperament make Borzoi well - suited
for therapy work, and many members of the breed can be found making the rounds at nursing homes and hospitals.