Therapy dogs are specially trained canines that play a crucial role in providing emotional support, comfort, and companionship to individuals in various settings, such as hospitals, schools, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and disaster response situations. Unlike service dogs, whose primary role is to assist specific individuals with disabilities, therapy dogs are trained to offer affection and interact with several other people to improve their emotional well-being and overall quality of life.
At My Life Unleashed, we offer therapy dog training services for health professionals and people wishing to volunteer with their dog in health or educational settings.
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Due to highly customized nature of our services timing and pricing of programs varies depending on the needs of each client.
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Therapy dogs undergo specific training to ensure they are well-behaved, social, and comfortable in various environments. They are also trained to respond positively to human interaction and remain calm in potentially stressful situations. Many therapy dogs are certified through organizations that set standards for their training and behavior.
My Life Unleashed can help health providers or people wishing to volunteer with their dogs train and certify a therapy dog!
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Therapy dogs work in a wide range of settings and with diverse populations. They can provide comfort to patients in hospitals, offer stress relief to students during exams in schools, assist in emotional support during therapy sessions, and offer solace to residents in nursing homes. They are also deployed to disaster areas to provide emotional support to both survivors and first responders.
My Life Unleashed helps people learn how to best use therapy dogs to help others! This can include mentorship and supervision for other mental health providers wishing to use therapy dogs in their practice.
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Interactions with therapy dogs have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. The presence of a therapy dog can lower blood pressure and promote feelings of relaxation and happiness. These dogs also encourage socialization, improve mood, and boost morale among individuals in challenging situations.
My Life Unleashed offers animal assisted therapy services and we can coach people wanting to provide these benefits for others.
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Therapy dogs come in various breeds and sizes, but what matters most is their temperament. They should be friendly, gentle, and approachable, with a calm and stable demeanor. Common breeds used as therapy dogs include Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Beagles, Poodles, and mixed breeds.
My Life Unleashed can help clients find and train the right therapy dog.
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Therapy dogs always work with trained handlers who are responsible for ensuring the dog’s behavior, health, and safety during therapy sessions. Handlers facilitate interactions between the dog and the individuals they are helping, while also providing support and supervision.
My Life Unleashed can help clients become good therapy dog handlers! This includes mentorship and supervision for health providers or educators wishing to use therapy dogs in their practice.
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Ethical considerations are essential when using animals in therapy, including standard HIPAA compliance that applies to therapy services as well as the well-being and welfare of the animals involved. Proper hygiene and infection control measures must be in place, and the animals should be well-cared for and regularly evaluated for their suitability in therapy settings.
At My Life Unleashed, our mental health provider is also a trained animal behaviorist and our facilities are certified by government agencies (PACFA in Colorado). The well-being of our animals is important to us. We also coach therapy dog handlers in how to make sure therapy dogs are well cared for.
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Therapy dogs provide a unique form of emotional support and comfort that can be especially beneficial in environments where people are dealing with stress, illness, or trauma. Their presence and unconditional love help promote healing, reduce feelings of loneliness, and contribute to the overall well-being of those they interact with.
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