I am in the process of preparing to obtain a service dog to assist me with my disability. I’ve always been passionate about social justice, so when I learned about how Therapy Dogs International is discriminating about people that rely on service dogs, I was interested. Therapy dogs are dogs that are specially trained to ...
A therapy dog is not your average dog. Indeed, it takes a special type of dog to become one. They are basically dogs with exceptional qualities that are used in hospitals, nursing homes, retirement homes, schools and other places where the dog’s presence may benefit people. Their main goal is to provide comfort to people ...
Therapy dogs are animals who are trained for a specific purpose to help those who are in need or for those who need some comfort. Therapy dogs are used in nursing homes, hospitals, retirement homes, schools, disaster areas where there are a multitude of problems. These dogs that have been trained specifically for this purpose ...
The best description of a West Highland White Terrier was given by the late great Roger Caras, “When a West Highland White Terrier occupies the same room as you, he will constantly let you know of your good fortune.” This is the kindest way to put it. West Highland White Terriers or “Westies” are sure ...
