Ask Diane
I had a lovely conversation with Diane, and we shared some of our dog therapy visiting stories. This is such a beautiful dog. So majestic and yet “soft” with those eyes.
Dog Therapy
by diane, www.spokesdog.com
We have been certified as a pet partner team through the Delta Society and visit retirement centers, convalescent facilities and hospitals.
This has been one of the most rewarding adventures I have ever volunteered to do.
The three most well known organizations that offer certification are; Delta Society, Therapy Dog International and Therapy Dogs, Inc.
There are other therapy organizations and you may find an organization in your area via the internet under dog therapy, pet therapy or animal assisted therapy.
Any dog who passes the screening process can be a therapy dog. Mixed breed or purebred, big or small, short or tall. When I walk into a facility with a Doberman people are surprised at the gentleness of his nature as we all know their reputations by the general public are not the best.
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