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Archive for October 23rd, 2006

Golden-Mix Charlie Helps Autistic Children Learn

Posted in Assisted Therapy Dogs, Goldens & the Autistic on October 23, 2006 | Leave a Comment »

A Florida elementary school is using man’s best friend to help special needs students learn to communicate. Reporter Jennifer Rivera shows us how the pet therapy program is making a difference.
Click here to check out this cool little video clip about Charlie’s work.

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Love on a Leash with Golden Allegra

Posted in Assisted Visitation Dogs, Career Changed Goldens on October 23, 2006 | Leave a Comment »

Love on a Leash
For ages, dogs have been used to help humans do everything from physical labor to emotional healing. But not every dog is meant for every chore. Meet Allegra, a five-year-old Golden Retriever who was put into one training program only to find a better fit in another. Now she has a second [...]

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Mingo, My Co Therapist

Posted in Assisted Therapy Dogs on October 23, 2006 | Leave a Comment »

Mingo, My Co Therapist
By Allan N. Schwartz, Ph.D.
Mingo is a 7 year-old Golden Retriever and the mother of many fine dogs who are now working as service and support dogs around the country. Mingo is a fully licensed and certified service and emotional support dog. She is a registered Delta Society Therapy Dog and a [...]

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Eyes on Four Paws

Posted in Guide Dogs on October 23, 2006 | Leave a Comment »

Eyes on Four Paws
By Maury Wray Bridges, Sofia Echo Media
Alexieva has great vision, but she cannot see. Alexieva contracted meningitis as a child and lost her sight at 14, in 1976. Like almost all disabled people her age in Bulgaria, she grew up in a parallel society. When she received her German Shepherd guide dog, [...]

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