Puppies In Schools
Partners In Excellence offers hope, happiness, acceptance, and results to children diagnosed with autism and their families. PawPADs has joined forces with Partners to socialize… Read More »Puppies In Schools
Extraordinary Dogs
Raising a Puppy to become an Assistance Dog
Jen Pottheiser is a volunteer puppy trainer for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). CCI is an organization that breeds, raises and trains dogs to one… Read More »Raising a Puppy to become an Assistance Dog
How Dogs Help Humans
There is a vast array of canine-assisted interventions being used worldwide with new initiatives being developed daily. Different organisations and individuals will have varying information… Read More »How Dogs Help Humans
Sponsor a Puppy!
When we grow up we want to be Assistance Dogs. Can you help? For ‘less than the cost of your daily cup of coffee’ you can… Read More »Sponsor a Puppy!
Australian Network for the Development of Animal-Assisted Therapies
Australian Network for the Development of Animal Assisted Therapies (ANDAAT) is an organisation that: Brings together all the providers of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) Promotes the… Read More »Australian Network for the Development of Animal-Assisted Therapies
When I grow up I want to be – A Guide Dog!
When I grow up I want to be – A Guide Dog!
“Pawsitive Pals” San Diego Hospice Pet Therapy Program
Dogs have a great role to play in hospitals. This video is particularly poignant as it explains the therapeutic value of dogs in Palliative medicine.The… Read More »“Pawsitive Pals” San Diego Hospice Pet Therapy Program
TDI Programs
Therapy Dogs International (TDI) run a number of great programs: Assisted Living Assisted Living communities are supportive, home-like residences for elderly people who may require assistance… Read More »TDI Programs
Lex, the Showjumper’s Assistance Dog
I first worked for Assistant Dogs Australia, then for Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia – this great partnership combines both of my passions in… Read More »Lex, the Showjumper’s Assistance Dog
A Compilation of Extraordinary Dogs
I came across these lovely You Tube videos dedicated to man’s best friend – the dog!