What is a Therapy Dog used for?

Therapy dogs are trained to provide comfort, affection, and support to people in various settings. They are not considered service dogs or emotional support animals and do not have the same legal rights to accompany individuals in public spaces. Instead, therapy dogs typically visit hospitals, nursing homes, schools, libraries, and other facilities to interact with people who can benefit from their presence.

Some common uses of therapy dogs include:

1. Visiting hospitals and healthcare facilities to provide comfort and companionship to patients, families, and staff members.

2. Assisting in rehabilitation and therapy sessions to help individuals recover from physical injuries, illnesses, or emotional trauma.

3. Supporting children in schools or libraries by listening to them read or participating in therapy sessions to reduce stress and anxiety.

4. Visiting nursing homes and assisted living facilities to brighten the day of elderly residents and provide social interaction.

5. Crisis trained therapy dogs Respond to crisis situations or natural disasters to offer emotional support and comfort to survivors and first responders.

Overall, therapy dogs play a valuable role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life of the people they interact with, providing unconditional love and support in times of need.

At VIP Dog Teams we have Goal Oriented Therapy Dogs. This is different from meet and greet therapy. VIP Dog Teams has chosen to serve the underserved in our community and work with professionals such a therapist, counselors, teachers etc. to achieve a goal for the individuals receiving a therapy dog visit.

Learn more about our Therapy Dog Community Outreach. Click Here