Working as a Therapy Dog - Softcover

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Lorna Stanart has had 8 years of experience as the owner and handler of certified therapy dogs. She was a volunteer with Delta Society for 3 years of service with her first therapy dog.

She is currently serving in two capacities with Animal Samaritans, SPCA Inc. As Director of Animal Assisted Therapy Orientations, she helps screen and temperament test new dogs wanting to join the program. Her job of Hospital Coordinator requires that she place and supervise the dogs who are working in several hospital wards and psychiatric facilities. She has held both of these positions for 4 years.

Lorna has had animals all her life. She has a sensitivity to what an animal is saying through its body language. She enjoys matching each new therapy dog to the type of facility in which it will be best suited to work.

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An emotional little book filled with practical applications of how to be more effective in Animal Assisted Therapy.

A useful complement to the good literature already available on this subject. Not just a rehash of existing material.

"... His eyes had an expression of new hope. He had seen his son respond to me ..."

"... Your goal should not be to touch every person in a facility, but rather, to touch those you do, deeply ..."

"... Mixed or pure breed, if a dog has the right temperament and training he can make a fine therapy dog ..."