Have you ever wondered whether your dog has what it takes to be a therapy dog?
On previous episodes we've talked about service dogs, emotional support animals, and even fake service/emotional support animals, but what about therapy dogs? How are they different? What do they do? And how do they change lives?
Join us on a transformative journey as we welcome our guest, Sandy Weaver, a seasoned expert in dog care, breeding, and training. With her trusty therapy dogs, Archie, Chapin, and Hanley, she unveils the fascinating world of therapy dogs and how they differ significantly from service animals and emotional support animals. Amy and Sandy explore:
- Differences between therapy dogs, emotional support animals, and service animals.
- What are the roles of therapy dogs?
-Why it's important that a dog have the right personality and temperament for therapy work?
-Legal aspects of working with a therapy dog
-Training and certifications for therapy dogs
Wrapping up, we immerse ourselves in heartfelt stories of Sandy's therapy dogs, Chapin and Hanley, and their remarkable impact on people's lives. From Hanley assisting a woman with dementia to Chapin's unforgettable bond with a woman in a nursing home, these stories emphasize the importance of understanding dog language and being an advocate for your dog. Join us for this life-giving discussion on the immense power of therapy dogs, the legalities of therapy dog handling, and the everyday love and support our pets provide. Don't miss this episode - it's sure to leave you hugging your pet a little tighter tonight.
Shoutouts in this episode:
R.E.A.D. https://therapyanimals.org/read/
Center for Workplace Happiness https://www.centerforworkplacehappiness.com/
CAREing Paws
https://www.careingpaws.org
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