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Horses, cats, dogs, aquarium fish, hamsters, rabbits, etc. If they can aid in physical, emotional, or mental therapy, any animal can be a 'therapy animal'.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoUsually golden retrievers or labs but aaany dog could be used as a therapy dog as long as it is intelligent, well mannered, and loving.
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How many dogs can be therapy dogs?
Lot's of dogs can be therapy dogs.Here are some breeds:Golden RetreiversHuskiesLaborador Retrevers
Can english bulldogs be therapy dogs?
Yes. They can be quite wonderful therapy dogs at that.
Can guide dogs or therapy dogs help people with charcot-marie-tooth disease?
They require therapy dogs since Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease has no cure and needs physical and occupational therapy.
Can a 13 year old own a therapy dog?
Therapy dogs are dogs that visit hospitals, retirement homes, schools, and other facilities. Therapy dogs are pet dogs who have owners that volunteer to do friendly visiting with them. Depending on where you live, you may be able to volunteer at age 13.
What jobs do do dogs do for people?
therapy dog
Where can you get your dog certified for therapy in mn?
Most therapy dogs are registered or certified through organizations like Therapy Dogs International, Therapy Dogs Incorporated, or Delta Society (Pet Partners). In general, dogs are required to be one year old, healthy, and pass obedience testing specific for each therapy dog organization. You can find organizations that typically certify dogs in your area by contacting local groups that offer dog training classes -- many also will offer classes to help you prepare for therapy dog testing and certification. See Related Links below for a list of therapy dog organizations in the US and other countries.
What percentage of service dogs are therapy dogs?
Service Dogs and Therapy Dogs are very different. Service Dogs undergo extensive training to master a task or series of tasks to assist an individual (like detecting seizures, or leading the blind). They are able to accompany their "person" anywhere under the ADA Act. Therapy Dogs may or may not have training, it can vary by state, some states require certifications, while others do not. Regardless of whether a therapy dog has training they do NOT fall under the ADA Act, they must be invited anywhere they go. Therapy Dogs are usually used for comfort and/or entertainment and maybe invited into Nursing Homes, Schools, Hospitals etc.... Emotional Service Animals/Dogs are not Therapy Dogs or Service Dogs, no training is required to be an Emotional Support Animal. The individual typically has a doctors note that the animal brings them comfort in stressful situations, but they do not need any training. Like Therapy Dogs Emotional Support Animals must be invited to go places where pets are typically not invited.
Are service dogs smaller then therapy dogs?
No they all tend to be either German Shepherds or Labradors
What kind of work do dogs do?
Therapy work, emotional support, sight dogs ,hearing dogs, seziure alert/support dogs, police dogs, rescue dogs , est.
Can a dog have a job?
yes absolutely, guiding eye dogs, police dogs, search and rescue dogs, therapy dogs, are just a few of the many jobs that dogs can have.
What is name of Dog that help people with health problems?
Therapy dogs, different breeds do this important job to cheer people up, that are sick in hospitals, therapy dogs include chihuahuas.
Can the pit bulldog breeds be used as therapy dogs?
Yes. They have even been known to be service dogs to CHILDREN.
