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Q&A: What are good therapy dog candidates?

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Question: What are good therapy dog candidates?

Answer: Therapy dogs are brought to locations such as schools, libraries, nursing homes, and other settings where they can provide comfort to people. But UNLIKE service dogs, therapy dogs are not trained for specific tasks.

If you are someone who plans to get a therapy dog and want to know whether a dog is a good candidate, qualities that need to be in the dog include the following: the ability to stay calm, friendliness to strangers, trained in basic obedience, clean, and well-groomed.

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Basic Things To Keep In Mind When Training a Service Dog for Anxiety

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Are you dealing with emotional trauma and are planning to get a service dog? One thing you need to know is that you can be the one to train a service dog for anxiety. Here are five basic tips to keep in mind.

1. Look for the right dog candidate.

Some dogs have been raised for that purpose – to become service dogs. Get in touch with reputable breeders. Always remember that being a service dog is a demanding job, and you need a canine with the right temperament.

2. What will the dog’s job be?

Ask yourself this question. At this point, you need to determine the role of your future service dog. What will he or she help you with? This will serve as the basis for your training.

3. Maintain socialization skills.

Service dogs should start socializing at a very early age. Socialization is essential because it helps them stay calm and focused even in distracting environments. Try to consider the types of environment where your dog will be accompanying you to.

4. Teach your dog some basic obedience skills.

Basic, practical commands that you should teach a future service dog include the following:

  • Sit
  • Stay
  • Calm
  • Down
  • Wait
  • No
  • Let’s go
  • Side
  • Leave it

5. Provide individual training.

The only way for your dog to recognize your anxiety is to work closely with him or her. This will allow the dog to recognize your body language. Remember that dogs have their way of picking up chemicals in your body when you’re anxious.

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Animal Clinic Holds Open House To Celebrate 11th Anniversary

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Canton Animal Clinic’s Harmony Healing and Wellness Center held an open house on Saturday to celebrate its 11th anniversary. Humans and pets got to experience massage therapy and acupuncture. There were also talks, demonstrations, a petting zoo, face painting, food, and more.

Various organizations also participated in the event, such as the Potsdam Humane Society and Adirondack Wildlife Refuge.

In case you’re wondering, Harmony Healing and Wellness Center also provides pet services other than massage therapy and acupuncture. Pet owners who need vaccinations, pet surgery, and dental cleanings can avail them.

Dr. Amy Thompson, the owner of the clinic, says that they have 30 staff members which include 6 veterinarians. They cater to animals of all sizes.

Article source: NNY 360

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Service Dogs Accompany Their Handlers To The Theater

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K-9 Country Inn Working Service Dogs knows how important it is for service dogs to be able to go with their handlers in a public environment. So, on August 15, they set a day for the dogs in training to enjoy a performance of Billy Elliot at Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada.

As you can see, the dogs calmly watched the show. Audiences who were present were also thrilled to see the dogs. Stratford Festival spokesperson Ann Swerdfager says, “It’s wonderful that going to the theatre is considered one of the things that you want to train a service dog for, rather than thinking that theatre is out of reach for people who require a service animal, because it isn’t.”

Article and photo source: Ladbible.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Emotional Support Animals Spread Positivity at Morning Pointe

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Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence in Russell, Kentucky is blessed to have not just dedicated people but animals, too.

Elizabeth Townsend, the executive director of Morning Pointe brings her Jack Russell terrier to work almost every day. He brings joy to the residents and staff, giving due attention to those who need it. Everyone can cuddle him, pet him, or talk with him.

A huge black mastiff named Midnight Moon from Portsmouth also visits the facility when his owner does a circuit.

Many residents bring their pets in their apartment too, which is encouraged at Morning Pointe. As Katie Smith, life enrichment director at Morning Pointe says, “They always remember to care for their pets.

They also have a sanctuary for injured turtles—a garden with flowers and vegetables, a garden tended to by the residents themselves. They also accept turtles donated by the community.

Smith is also reaching out to vet clinics and society to get more pets to visit them. For interested volunteers, your pet must be licensed as an emotional support animal or as a therapy pet and should have a proof of immunization.

Article source: herald-dispatch.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Horse-riding camp opens up doors to veterans, children, and persons with disabilities

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One Step Closer therapeutic riding center in the greater Bay Area upholds the highest standard of equestrian therapy. The center is in a Path International Premiere riding location in Morgan Hill, California.

People who are rejected at able-bodied riding centers can turn to OSC where they can learn riding with equines like Miss Abby and Mr. Me Too for children and Mr. Sunshine, Chief, and Miss Liberty for adults and veterans.

The riding center started with one rider and one equine. Today, they have a dozen horses and dozens more of volunteers who see the transformation in the riders.

The owners of the riding center tell us how a veteran once said the program changed his life. For one parent, riding helped her son who is diagnosed with autism to socialize more and have better focus.

For volunteers and riders, learn more about One Step Closer at http://osctr.org/. They are located at 15770 Foothill Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA.

Article source: abc7news.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Pet Expert Reveals the Effect of Dogs on Troubled Teens

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Brandon Forder, the vice president of the family-operated Canadian Pet Connection, widely known as The Pet Expert explains the impact dogs have on troubled teens.

Since the growing popularity of emotional support therapy dogs in the United States, their impact is clear on the society including those with PTSD, victims of child abuse, and the elderly.

According to Forder, the unique demographics of teenagers are known to suffer from loneliness, angst, and depression, among other negative feelings.

On the contrary, studies show that pet ownership during childhood and adolescence can lead to cognitive, educational, and social development. Forder further explains that dogs provide judgment-free affection and awkward-free intimacy.

Meanwhile, teens with violent or aggressive tendencies are advised against keeping an animal at home.

Article source: themeafordindependent.ca

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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DOT releases statement on flying with an emotional support animal

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The word about scams has reached the Department of Transportation and they recently issued a statement about which animals get to fly for free.

Trained, documented, and therapist-approved animals are flying on airlines for free and it doesn’t matter how many ESAs you have.

Scammers have taken advantage of these rights and claim their animals are ESAs to avoid paying airlines hundreds of dollars.

Some animals cause trouble on the plane biting passengers and going to the bathroom. DOT clarifies that airlines should ask for documentation on training and passengers should notify ahead to avoid problems between species on the plane.

Airlines are to comply with the new guidelines over the next 30 days. DOT is expected to release a final set of rules by fall of 2020.

Article source: cbs6albany.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below.

Rescue Therapy Dog Becomes MCSO Asset

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The Marion County Sheriff’s Office adopted a rescue dog in May 2017 and the police canine is on a mission to rescue others ever since.

Standing out from the K-9 working dogs in the MCSO is Lily, the only therapy dog in the sheriff’s office.

Elizabeth Long, her primary handler for over 2 years explains the profound impact Lily has at MCSO. The therapy dog comforts children during interrogation and women who are victims of domestic violence.

Lily trained for 8 weeks at the Paws & Stripes College in Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and later graduated with a Law Enforcement Investigative Therapy Dog Course.

Article  source: wcjb.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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Have You Tried Cow Therapy In NY?

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Animal-assisted therapy shows a positive impact for people diagnosed with autism, behavioral problems, depression, addiction, and other medical conditions.

Animal therapy includes the likes of dogs, cats, birds, pigs, and horses (equine therapy).

Now, Mountain Horse Farm, a bed-and-breakfast in Finger Lakes, New York, offers animal therapy in the form of cows.

In comparison to horses, cows lie on the grass, inviting a practice called cow cuddling.

An equine therapist supervises the sessions and monitors the animals to ensure they have a positive experience, too.

As of this writing, only two cows can do the job of animal therapy and take on no more than two one-hour sessions a day. Bella and Bonnie are highlander-Angus crossbred cows who can be pet, brushed, or talked to as a form of de-stressing.

Article source: livekindly.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

Purchase your copy of the book by clicking the image below.