How Can A Therapy Dog Help?
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Most service dogs are linked up with disabled handlers who rely on them in public places like restaurants and grocery stores. Though therapy dogs receive training and undoubtedly help their owners, they usually provide psychological or physiological therapy instead of guiding the blind, fetching medicine, or raising the alarm in case of an emergency.
Therapy dogs have naturally calm demeanors and can ease emotional episodes related to Post Traumatic Stress (they can help curb intense flashbacks), depression, and anxiety. Therapy dogs can also help children with autism and have been proven to help autistic children learn social skills, communication, and coordination. They’re frequently brought into to hospitals and senior homes to raise spirits because there’s nothing like a cute pup to cheer you up!
