Most Recent Working Dog News
Ollie the therapy dog comforts students through PALS program
March 27, 2020
“He loves being at school, these kids are his people,” said PALS program instructor Debbie Shapiro. “If I’m not here, they don’t ask where I am, they ask “Where is Ollie?” Ollie, a certified therapy dog, helps students with special needs through a personalized alternative learning school program at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School. Teachers say Ollie […]
Moses the mastiff training to become a therapy dog
March 27, 2020
Moses, a year-and-a-half-old Canary Mastiff, was a bit unsure of his surroundings during a recent visit to the county fire station on Public Safety Drive, but he enjoyed the head scratches and bully rubs even if he wasn’t fond of the smell of smoke from a lingering training exercise or the look of firefighters laden […]
Therapy dogs help relieve stress around Kern County
March 27, 2020
Hugo, a maltipoo, is afraid of just about everything except for humans. When someone visits Dr. Reza Moghbel’s office, Hugo is the first to greet them. When patients are getting a cleaning, a root canal or before surgery, Hugo is there to be pet and to relax them. Nobody is excited to visit the dentist’s […]
How Charlie the therapy dog is helping end the stigma around mental health
March 27, 2020
Charlie is a pitbull-mix and was rescued off the streets in Brevard County After his rescue, Charlie entered the Brevard County Paws and Stripes program. Paws and Stripes takes in dogs from shelters. Inmates then train the dogs to do much more than just play fetch and rollover. The dogs are trained to become PTSD […]
Therapy Dogs Playing Important Role in Lakeview Christian Academy Students
March 27, 2020
Dogs are important parts of our family. They give us unconditional love and support when we need them. A local Duluth school is making them a part of students everyday life and learning experience. Lakeview Christian Academy has resource dogs who are making a significant difference in students who struggle in school. In the short […]
Kaukauna High School welcomes therapy dog to class
March 27, 2020
There’s a new staff member walking the halls of Kaukauna High School and the four legged friend is already having an impact on students and staff. There’s no doubt about it, Chewbacca “Chewie” Brooks is the teacher’s pet at Kaukauna High School. While the 8 year old goldendoodle goes home with English teacher Betsy Brooks […]
And the winner of the mayoral race in Fair Haven, Vermont, is … a therapy dog
March 27, 2020
Murfee, a 3-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, won the 2020 Fair Haven mayoral race on March 3 While people headed to the polls for Super Tuesday there was an election in a small Vermont town where even children could vote. And the people there chose a new mayor — a therapy dog. It was a tight […]
New therapy dog at Donley Elementary School
March 27, 2020
Donley staff members are hoping if all goes well with Keeli, the therapy dog, the district will get more for other schools. “When you’re stress-free and you have a sense of peace, it’s easier to learn so we’re just hoping to include that into our culture,” said Principal Tracey Barton. Barton was excited about the […]
VVS welcomes Red, a therapy dog-in-training
March 27, 2020
It’s hard for anyone to deny that canine friends can hold important relationships with humans. It is this sort of positive connection that VVS is testing out through the newest member of their school body, Red, a therapy dog in training. The VVS press release reported that four years ago, VVS Social Worker Brandy-Lee Lappin […]
Therapy dog Bayley brings love, licks and purpose to students at Rose Hill
March 27, 2020
Bayley, a 5-year-old, 57-pound mixed breed — part fox terrier and part boxer — spends most school days working alongside Geist at Rose Hill. “Bayley has taken to her job with pure joy. The children love her and she loves them,” said Geist, who also has taught at Baldwin and French Run elementary schools […]
