Therapy Dogs Today

Therapy Dogs Today explores the complex issues that surround the environments in which therapy dogs do their jobs.

Explores complex professional and ethical issues that surround the environments in which therapy dogs do their jobs. Important changing roles of dog, handler, staff, and trainers are discussed.

What if you could significantly improve your physical and mental health by taking a simple step thats easy, rewarding, and fun? Dr. Milena Penkowa says you can do that and more by owning a dog and yet people continue to invest time and money in costly treatments before even considering a furry friend. Dogs can stave off diseases and certain cancers, erase pain, and ease anxiety, depression, allergies, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders. Over the long term, they can also reduce the burden of dementia, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinsons disease, schizophrenia and autism. This guidebook explains the scientifically proven benefits of dogs, and youll learn how dogs: change the human brain so it reacts and thinks differently; improve the immune system to make you more resilient than dog deprived individuals; boost and invigorate the human spirit and secure happiness; promote a life of longevity and healthiness. Stop looking for fancy remedies to physical and mental problems, and start looking for a dog wagging its tail. Tap into a natural method to survive and thrive by learning about the fascinating connections between Dogs & Human Health.

Ranger: Best Therapy Dog Ever By: Jill Barnes Ranger: Best Therapy Dog Ever is about a very special therapy dog. Ranger was a natural. He impacted hundreds of lives, both children and adults. His absolute love of everyone he met was a joy to be a part of. Today, the importance of therapy dogs is well documented, and Ranger was a real dog, not a fictional character. He was unique, from his coming into author Jill Barnes’ life, to their journey together, and even her realization of his therapy gift. In the beginning, he required extra effort on her part but gave back way more to Jill and everyone he met. Readers will enjoy the story and appreciate therapy dogs even more after meeting Ranger.

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

The presence of a friendly, gentle animal has been proven to reduce stress and raise the spirits of people dealing with illness, disaster, or other traumatic events. Therapy dogs are tasked with being loving companions to those going through difficult times. Learn what makes a great therapy dog in this fun book for growing readers.