Maya My Journey From Show Dog To Therapy Dog

This is the story of Mayas journey from being a show dog in Texas to her new life in California. She evolves into an experienced therapy dog who travels around the San Francisco Bay area, beyond visiting retirement homes, schools, rehab centers and many other places. Maya is joined by her brother, Aiden, on the therapy visits where they spread their love and caring to everyone. Together, Maya and Aiden have over four hundred fifty visits and have seen thousands of people. The story, told by Maya, tells children of her life experiences and travels. The book is a second-grade level book.

This is the story of Maya, a show dog from Texas, who finds a new life in California. She evolves into an experienced therapy dog who travels around the San Francisco Bay Area to visit retirement homes, schools, rehab centers and many other places. Maya is joined by her brother Aiden on the therapy visits where they spread their love and caring to everyone. Together Maya and Aiden have over 500 visits, and have seen thousands of people. The story, told by Maya tells children of her life experiences and travels. The book is a second grade level book.

"If you wonder how your dog can become a therapy dog, this is a great place to start. This book details our journey to becoming a therapy dog team from unruly behavior to training that ultimately led to passing a therapy dog test and to spreading joy and love in facilities accepting therapy dogs. It is also about perseverance and discovering something new and amazing about your dog, yourself, your bond with your dog, and what type of impact pet therapy has on others."--Provided by author

Avalanche a white, seventy-four pound Labrador retriever developed a special bond with Susan's husband, Joe. When Joe died suddenly on a family vacation, both Avalanche and Susan mourned his loss. But the relationship between dog and owner thrived when they became volunteers at a local hospital and enriched the lives of patients in their small hometown. Molly an orange-red Newfoundland mix was rescued by Emily. Naturally friendly, Molly was an excellent candidate to be a therapy dog. Molly and Emily visited hospitals and hospices and also listened to children read at an elementary school. Through it all, Molly was patiently teaching Emily an important life lesson. Stories about dogs like Avalanche and Molly form the basis of Transformation of the Heart a collection of engaging tales about eighteen therapy dogs and how they help each person they visit. But equally important, the stories show the power of partnering with a loving canine. It provides a unique insight on how the therapy dogs also heal the souls of their handlers. Heartwarming and inspiring, Transformation of the Heart demonstrates animals' unconditional love and their capacity for understanding situations that humans cannot. It reveals how dogs have the power to transform our hearts.

David Frei, the publicist of Westminster Kennel Club and the founder of Westminster's therapy dog charity, Angel on a Leash, along with his wife Cheri, a minister at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian, retell heartwarming stories of therapy dogs who change the lives of needy children at hospitals and rehabilitation centers. angelonaleash.org

Just for the Moment: The Remarkable Gift of the Therapy Dog by Deanna Klingel is a poignant, yet sweetly humorous spiritual journey into the therapy dog ministry of Lily and Jessie, two Golden Retrievers who visit health care facilities. Learn how ordinary pets become therapy dogs, and how they weave their small miracles every day. The dogs show us that uncomfortable moments in awkward situations exist only for humans. In a unique compilation of vignettes, in places where frustration and loneliness reside, the therapy dogs show us that the greatest gift is to listen quietly, and spend just a moment, paying quiet attention. A soft nuzzle, a head in the lap, a friendly look into the eyes may be all that was needed in that moment, and is often not remembered beyond that moment. This is a book for every family member and friend, dog lovers of all ages, people in search of a ministry, or anyone who enjoys a pleasant read. Steven Manchester says, "I've been an editor for many years (dozens and dozens of manuscripts), and this is among the top 3 "

Foreword Reviews 2011 Book of the Year Honorable Mention (Health Category) Medical studies have consistently shown that patients benefit from therapy dog visits. One recent study of 59 adults showed that following a therapy dog visit their energy levels increased, respiratory rated calmed significantly and pain scores decreased by over 20%. Mood scores improved by over 60% with the patients feeling less tense, anxious, angry, tied depressed and dejected. Now in The Power of Wagging Tails, Dr. Dawn Marcus showcases the wide range of research that shows the therapeutic and healing power of dogs for people of all ages and with a wide range of health conditions. These research findings are brought to life through the personal stories of healing from dog owners across the United States and Canada. She shows you how to unleash the healing power of your own dog, describes how to effectively add a dog to the home of someone with a chronic condition, explains how the family dog can help with chronic health conditions, and teaches how to train a companion dog to be a certified therapy dog to help others. The Power of Wagging Tails will be of interest to dog owners, people wondering how to help family and friends coping with chronic illnesses, and individuals considering training their dogs for therapy work. Special Features of The Power of Wagging Tails include : Presentation of reliable medical research showing that dog therapy offers therapeutic benefits to people First-person accounts from service dog trainers, aerobic instructors, and recognized dog training experts such as Carol Lea Benjamin First-person accounts of people who have experienced dog therapy Practical suggestions to help people decide if they should add a dog to their home or have a therapy dog visit Sound advice to help people decide if dog therapy is right for them Practical tips on how to make dog therapy visits safe, effective, and successful for the dog, handler, and people visited

Therapy dogs transform the lives of students daily as they work with children in elementary schools. This collection of true stories details some of the amazing benefits from just a little loving care given by an elementary school therapy dog named Teddy. Teddy is a real-life therapy dog who worked with the school counselor at Whittier Elementary School in Clinton, Iowa, from 2003 to 2015. For over twelve years, students and adults alike have been drawn to Teddys warmth and unconditional love. From I just saw Teddy and felt better, to helping children cope with grief and loss of loved ones, these stories will warm your heart! Included as a bonus are just some of the love notes Teddy received from students over the years as well as retirement greetings as he left his school. In addition, see what Teddys handler, Karla, learned from him!