a therapy dog is a dog that performs a service for other people. for your dog to qualify, he/she must be friendly with strangers, and with training, be able to work around a high level of distraction and to understand personal boundaries, such as not jumping up, licking, mouthing, etc. they are more motivated to participate in treatments, feel optimistic about the future, and experience an overall sense of calm when a certified therapy dog is present. therapy dogs offer …

these dogs are referred to as service animals and become certified through organizations such as heeling alliance. emotional support animals, commonly referred to as therapy dogs, are not highly trained to provide specialized support or interventions but are thought to provide medically and emotionally beneficial companionship. it wasn’t until the 1960s that formal research was devoted to studying the effects of dogs in the therapy process. specifically, he discovered that these patients were more comfortable and likely to socialize with …

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canine physical rehabilitation is very similar to physical therapy in humans. rehabilitation can be used in dogs where surgery cannot be performed to improve function. at viera east veterinary center, we offer a variety of rehabilitation services for your dog that has provided benefits to our patients through much quicker recovery and restoration of mobility following surgery or illness. if you notice signs or symptoms of pain and change in your pet’s behavior, notify our practice right away, so we …

we are all about taking caring of your canine  or feline companion! we offer overnight boarding for dogs and cats in a secure, safe environment. dogs are individually housed and exercised for their safety with the exception of dogs that are  from the same family being bo we offer overnight boarding for dogs and cats in a secure, safe environment. dogs are individually housed and exercised for their safety with the exception of dogs that are  from the same family …