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European Pet Night (Feb) “Pets can save lives” – European Pet Night 2012 showcases ‘how animals detect diseases’ ‘Pets not only bring pleasure to life in the form of companionship they can also help save lives through disease detection & can assist people with potentially life-threatening health conditions.’ This was the main message during 8thEuropean […]
A US non-profit organization Intermountain Therapy Animalslaunched the first comprehensive literacy program The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® [R.E.A.D.] Program in 1999. How does it work? Reading to dog programs improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a dog, but not just any dog. READ programs utilise registered therapy dogs […]
Delta Classroom Canines™ Program The Delta Therapy Dogs program traditionally involves a volunteer and their Delta accredited dog visiting sick children, frail aged and disabled residents in supported care. A new national program called the Delta Classroom Canines™ Program launched in July 2011 – dogs visiting primary schools. Become a Delta Dog Trainer Delta Society accredited dog […]
1. Australian Directory of Human Animal Interaction ProgramsResearch confirms what most of us instinctively know to be true: the presence of animals in people’s lives has a significant positive influence on the social, emotional and physical well-being of people. Our companion animals can ease loneliness and calm the emotions; they can make us laugh an […]
Medical Detection Dogs is a UK Charity that trains dogs to help people with life threatening health conditions, giving them greater independence and above all saving their lives on a daily basis. Cancer and Bio-detection Dogs was formed in October 2007 and obtained charitable status in June 2008. In 2003 John Church brought together a team […]
Initially launched in November 2002 at Kirkconnell Prison NSW, Assistance Dogs Australia’s Pups in Prison Program has now expanded into six prisons across four states of Australia. Pups receive basic training and socialisation over 16-18 months by inmates and prison officers and then return to Assistance Dogs Australia for intensive training. ADA trainers support the progress of the pups […]
I am interested raising awareness of and researching in to the therapeutic partnerships of dogs and people – dogs that can assist, provide therapy and help to save lives. This website will explore the work of these extraordinary dogs. Follow amazing tales of man’s best friend. Contribute with your ideas and personal stories.