Animals have an incredible ability to help us humans with our mental health. No matter what kind of animal it is, pets have been shown to reduce stress levels in people. Dogs specifically are our loyal companions and can provide a lot of comfort and companionship to people. Some people have service dogs, which are […]
What Is The Best Breed For A Therapy Dog?
Therapy dogs are an amazing resource for people who are struggling with their mental health. They often visit places such as hospitals, schools, or nursing homes to provide people with the comfort that they need. Therapy dogs are different from service animals because they aren’t trained to live with a specific owner for medical purposes. […]
Your Guide to Different Types of Support Dogs
The terms “therapy dogs”, “emotional support dogs”, and “service dogs” get thrown around a lot, but they actually all mean very different things. If you use one of these support dogs or know someone who does, it’s important to know the differences. The type of support dog you have affects where you can take them. […]
How To Catch A Fake Service Dog
As a therapy dog trainer, I understand deeply the value that dogs bring to their owners. This is especially true for service dogs. Unfortunately, these days there are those out there who disguise their pets (or emotional support animals) as service dogs. People do this to take their animal with them into places where pets […]
How To Become A Therapy Dog Volunteer
If you love dogs as much as I do, you know how much their adorable faces and wagging tails make anyone instantly happy. You can help add some joy to people’s days by becoming a therapy dog volunteer! This is one of the most fun ways (in my opinion) to volunteer, but how do you […]