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fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Midtown Mass Shooting: How the NYPD is using therapy dogs to help cops recover from traumatic experience | amNewYork

NYPD officers at the 19th Precinct received therapy dogs after responding to the Midtown mass shooting that resulted in four fatalities.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Choosing the Right Therapy Dog

Dogs are individuals, and their breed traits are probabilities, not promises. Some golden retrievers live up to their social, friendly reputation, while others are reserved.
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Wellness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Rethinking Touch in Therapy Dog Programs

Free-choice interactions rather than forced touch significantly enhance therapy dogs' welfare.
Recognizing canine consent is essential for effective animal-assisted therapy programs.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

For young patients, therapy dogs are an Rx for the hospital jitters

Therapy dogs significantly improve children's hospital experiences by providing comfort and joy during difficult times.
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