Animal Assisted Therapy: Dogs
Safe with pregnancy
The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities
Caution
Dogs can be aggressive
Daily exercise is necessary for dogs
Vet bills may be high. Get insurance if possible
Not to be left home alone during periods of absence
Therapy for:
Autism
Anxiety
Depression
Loneliness
Physical exercise
Stress
Recovering from illness
PTSD
Blindness assistance
Deafness assistance
Family or Relationship bonding
Supportive care for:
- Seizures
- Diabetes supportive management
- Medication management
Commonly recommended breeds include:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Poodle
Yorkshire Terrier
Golden Retriever
Labrador retriever
Pug
Chihuahua
Viszla
Beagle
Bichon Frise
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Pomeranian
French bulldog
Italian grey hound
Dachshund
Saint Bernard
Irish setter
German shepherd
Shetland sheepdog
Greyhound
Rottweiler
Bullmastiff
Dalmatian
Border collie
Bloodhound
Comments
Also offers protection for vulnerable people
Will be a pet and a loyal friend
Some definitions:
Service dog;
Trained for specific purposes, they usually help an individual with a disability to lead a more independent life
Guide dogs for the visually impaired are an example
Emotional Support dogs (or other animals);
Supportive to the individual
They do not receive any special training
They can go on airplanes
No public access rights
Therapy dogs;
They are trained to provide comfort to the individual
They can help individuals to perform and cope with physical activities, for eample
They are not service dogs
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Safe with diabetes
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