Most Recent Working Dog News
Therapy dogs being used more to help with emotional support, healing
March 27, 2020
While emotional support dogs are for one person, therapy dogs are for everyone, said Robin Ash, therapy dog trainer and handler. Therapy dogs provide many benefits in many different places, including at Cabell Huntington Hospital, where 14 therapy dogs (a 15th was just approved) visit patients to lift their spirits and provide some much-needed emotional […]
Therapy Dog Offers Comfort to Grief-Stricken Humans Who Lost Loved Ones
March 27, 2020
Funeral director Nora Pavone knows well that for her patrons, it can be intimidating walking into the visitation room for the first time. That is why bereaved clients who walk into the Marine Park Funeral Home in Brooklyn, New York, are immediately greeted by someone who “really can read emotions,” the director old People. It […]
CLC students relax with therapy dog visit
March 27, 2020
A Central Lakes College counselor said therapy animals have become a trend of sorts in higher education, especially with students who may have animals at home they’re missing or who just need a simple way to destress and lessen their anxiety. Goldie and two other therapy dogs were on campus Monday to help students relax […]
University’s Staff Therapy Dog Continues to Bring Comfort
March 27, 2020
By connecting with students on Instagram, Brue, a member of the University’s Counseling and Psychological Services team, is still making students smile while endeavoring to give them a sense of calm as they adjust to the impact of the coronavirus global pandemic and learning remotely for the remainder of this semester. “I want them to […]
Blind, deaf therapy dog impacts community
March 27, 2020
Braille Kenney, 11, is an active therapy K9 with Delta Pet Partners San Antonio. Kelly Kenney, his owner, brings him all over the place to various social events so several in the community are familiar with who Braille is and what he stands for. “We go to different places and businesses,” Kenney said. “Like children […]
Longtime Del Sol Medical Center therapy dog, Duke, retires
March 27, 2020
Longtime Del Sol Medical Center therapy dog, Duke Garcia, retired Friday in a special ceremony. Duke has been serving hospital patients for “42 years” (six human-years). Officials at Del Sol say he’s spent his time at the hospital bringing joy to patients and staff, forming a special bond with Del Sol’s CEO David Shrimp. During […]
Deaf therapy dog cheers up kids with drive-by visits
March 27, 2020
This deaf therapy dog is cheering up students stuck at home during the coronavirus crisis by doing drive-by visits. 🐶How cute is this!?
Meet DeJohn Funeral Homes’ newest therapy dog, Gio
March 27, 2020
The 5-month-old non-shedding, hypoallergenic Portuguese water dog is currently growing and training to join the therapy dog program at the Willoughby Hills funeral home. Gio was born in September and was welcomed into the DeJohn family in December. He is full of playful energy and has begun his Good training and will then begin therapy […]
Therapy dog stolen from girl with autism found dead
March 27, 2020
Three-year-old Dalmatian Lottie was taken from Chloe Hopkins’ home in Peatling Parva, Leicestershire, in early December. An appeal to find the dog was widely shared on social media and was backed by TV Presenter. Chloe’s mother, Gemma Hopkins, posted on a Facebook page about the appeal that Lottie’s body had been found. She told the […]
Frank the Therapy Dog Visits North Elementary School
March 27, 2020
Frank the Therapy Dog and his owner Renee Fleming visited North Elementary School on Friday afternoon to teach kids about therapy dogs. Fleming is the owner of Renee Fleming Chiropractic, located in Godfrey. Recently, she got her therapy dog, Frank, after he went through many classes and much training, she has been bringing him around […]
