Dog-assisted Social Work
Social workers are active in diverse settings and work in many different fields. They are valuable team members in schools and other educational facil
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What kind of Therapists use Therapy Dogs?
Dog-assisted therapists use direct contact with the animal as part of their treatment plans and therapy sessions for clients and patients. They are of
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How Therapy Dogs can support people with Autism
Autistic people often experience the world as filled with disorientating stimuli, like bright lights and loud noises. They frequently deal with uncont
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Can my dog be a Therapeutic Visitation Dog?
Therapy dogs can be of any breed, size and shape. They must enjoy human touch, be well socialised and have a friendly and gentle temperament. It is ve
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How Dogs can Assist with Health
There are many types of assistance dogs and some of them help with mental health issues like depression or PTSD. These dogs are chosen for their temperaments and are specially trained to assist their owners. Just being near dogs, and having a close and non-judgmental friend like a dog, is beneficial to someone with depression. […]
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What is a Therapeutic Visitation Dog?
Therapeutic Visitation Dogs are the most common type of therapy dog. They are usually personal pets who have been trained to provide comfort and affec
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What is Dog-Assisted Therapy?
Dog-assisted therapy incorporates dogs into the treatment plan to complement and enhance a more traditional therapeutic approach. It can be useful in
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What is the difference between a therapy dog and a service dog?
Service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks to assist someone who has a disability. They keep them safe and support their independence. In con
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Therapy Dogs in Pediatric Care
Therapists in pediatric care settings use therapy dogs for observing and monitoring the child’s behaviour with the dog and their tone of voice when in
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Therapy Dogs in Mental Health Settings
In some mental health settings therapy dogs are used alongside conventional treatments, such as trauma therapy or social skills training. Dog therapy
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