the perfect match, bringing together dog therapists and human clients
why a dog with a past works best in animal-assisted therapy
Some therapy dogs
bring something extra to the job: life experience. And it seems this life
experience makes them extra good at it. The success stories of dogs rescued from
animal shelters excelling as therapy dogs abound. Dogs with some kind of
disability appear to have a special attraction for disabled humans and they seem
to be able to motivate them to make an extra effort to overcome the limitations
of their disabilities and make the most of their lives. ...
Just as humans find solace in therapy groups talking to fellow human beings experiencing the same problems, they might encounter the same support when coupled with animals with a similar background. Human and animal find a mutual understanding. ...