Therapy Dogs: Pat Carlson, co-chair of “In Hospital Training,” for the Pet Visitation Program at Torrance Memorial Hospital, talks about the hospital’s program for using dogs to help calm and cheer patients. She describes how dogs and handlers are screened, how the dogs assist patients, and some of the wonderful successes of the program. Pat also talks about different dog breeds and how some breeds, like Golden Retrievers, seem more suited for the program than others. Providing this kind of service can be one of the high callings for the family dog.
The “My Doggie Says…” show helps listeners gain a deeper appreciation for “Man’s Best Friend.” The show is broadcast live from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights, on KFNX 1100, Phoenix. It is streamed live on www.1100kfnx.com. Host Fred Haney interviews dog whisperers, dog trainers, authors of dog books, and experts on all aspects of dogs and dog behavior and dog nature. Listen to past interviews at www.mydoggiesays.com/. The show is also available as a podcast on iTunes. Go to the iTunes store, click on “Podcast,” and search for “My Doggie Says…”
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Therapy dogs can make a real and lasting impact on the lives of those they encounter. And on their owners’ lives, as well. If you have a moment, take a look at this video that recounts the “aha moment†of a dog owner when he realized the importance of what he and his dog were doing, and the meaning it gave his life. Check it out at ahamoment.com/pg/moments/view/97. I think you’ll find this story inspiring, and perhaps you’ll want to share your own “aha moment.â€
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Jack@ahamoment.com