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Therapy Dogs

A discussion group for anyone interested in therapy animals. If you are a member of any animal assisted activity/therapy group or are interested in finding out more about these groups you are very welcome to join our discussions. Open to all!

Website: http://aspcacommunity.ning.com/group/therapydogs
Members: 51
Latest Activity: Dec 3

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Kelsey

Pitbull as an educator

Started by Kelsey Nov 28.

Paul Casarona

First Visit at our Local Hospice

Started by Paul Casarona Mar 20.

Paul Casarona

Share a Story 9 Replies

Started by Paul Casarona. Last reply by Paul Casarona Mar 20.

Tracey

Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling Practice 4 Replies

Started by Tracey. Last reply by Paul Casarona Oct. 22, 2008.

Paul Casarona

Promoting Animal Assisted Therapy in Your Area 5 Replies

Started by Paul Casarona. Last reply by Paul Casarona Sep. 15, 2008.

Paul Casarona

What Breed is your Therapy Dog? 12 Replies

Started by Paul Casarona. Last reply by Edda Bataan Sep. 13, 2008.

Paul Casarona

Confidentiality in Sharing 1 Reply

Started by Paul Casarona. Last reply by Suzie Laughlin Sep. 3, 2008.

Ashley Johnston

what breeds are used most as therapy dogs 2 Replies

Started by Ashley Johnston. Last reply by Suzie Laughlin Sep. 3, 2008.

Paul Casarona

How to become a Pet Partners® Team

Started by Paul Casarona Aug. 22, 2008.

Paul Casarona

Forms for New Facilities

Started by Paul Casarona Aug. 18, 2008.

Paul Casarona

Supplies to bring on a Therapy Visit 1 Reply

Started by Paul Casarona. Last reply by Paul Casarona Aug. 16, 2008.

Wendy S.

American Humane Association & Caitee 3 Replies

Started by Wendy S.. Last reply by Wendy S. Aug. 6, 2008.

Emily

Becoming a trainer 1 Reply

Started by Emily. Last reply by Paul Casarona Jul. 6, 2008.

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Paul Casarona Comment by Paul Casarona on August 30, 2009 at 8:30pm
Hi all,
Would you please help me welcome our newest members Jessica and WinterWoodard. Please drop them a line when you get a chance and make them feel at home and help them with any questions they may have concerning animal assisted therapy/activities.

Best wishes to all,

Paul & Jake
Auburn, AL
Paul Casarona Comment by Paul Casarona on August 3, 2009 at 10:05pm
Hi all,
I wanted to write you all and apologize for my lengthy absence from the community. I have been working very long hours this summer at the shelter and have recently been invited to serve on the board there. Jake and I are still around though and continuing to participate in therapy work at the local assisted living and hospice centers. I hope that many of you are out there doing the same and enjoying this rewarding and worthwhile work. As always, Jake and I are always here to provide information and support to anyone interested in participating in animal assisted activities/therapy.

Best Wishes,

Paul & Jake
Auburn, AL
Paul Casarona Comment by Paul Casarona on June 24, 2009 at 10:39pm
Hi all,
Just a quick note to say hello and update everyone on my local activities. Things here are going very well. Our new group going to the local Hospice center has been a great experience. I have also received several phones calls and e-mails in the past two weeks from new folks interested in getting started. We are looking at starting a new program in the public schools for kids with reading disabilities. We are also looking at the possibility of working with a university center for kids with Autism. I hope that you are all working in your local areas and as always, please let me know if there is anyway that I can help you and your dog become involved in Animal Assisted Activities/Therapy.

Best Wishes,

Paul & Jake
Auburn, AL
Xia Comment by Xia on June 16, 2009 at 8:35pm
Paul Casarona Comment by Paul Casarona on April 26, 2009 at 7:58pm
Hi all,
Just a quick note to say hello and to apologize for being off-line for a while. My Grandfather passed away recently and I had to make a trip to Cleveland for his funeral. I hope all are well and happy. As always, please let me know if there is anyway that I can help you and your dog get involved in Animal Assisted Activities/Therapy.

Best Wishes,

Paul & Jake
Auburn, AL
Paul Casarona Comment by Paul Casarona on March 19, 2009 at 11:01pm
Hi all,
Well, Jake and I have just made our first visit at our new facility today. The facility is called Bethany House and is a wonderful Hospice center in our home town. Our new team consists of Jake and I, Leigh W. and her beautiful Australian Sheppard Rosie, and Barbara H and her sweet Beagle Halle. We had a very good first visit and spent time with three wonderful clients including one woman who will be turning 104 this Sunday! Hospice is an incredibly wonderful and worthwhile visit and I encourage you all to find out if there is one in your area. If they are not currently being served by Therapy Animals, why not offer to start a program there. I can promise you, you'll be glad you did. Please contact us if you have any questions about how to start a program at a new facility in your area.

Best wishes,

Paul & Jake
Auburn, AL
Paul Casarona Comment by Paul Casarona on March 2, 2009 at 11:16pm
Hi all,
Would you please help me welcome our newest member kmyers5. Please drop her a line when you get a chance and make her feel at home. Kmyers, please let us know if we can help you with any questions you may have concerning animal assisted therapy/activities.

Best wishes to all,

Paul & Jake
Auburn, AL
Paul Casarona Comment by Paul Casarona on February 18, 2009 at 9:32pm
Hi all,
I just wanted to drop you all a quick note to say hello. I have been very busy working at our local shelter and also in my efforts to expand our local therapy service. As you know, I am currently a member of Delta Society's Pet Partners program but, I am now seriously investigated joining another national group called Therapy Dogs Inc. due to their affiliation in my state with the Easter Seals. They have some interesting programs going on including one that works with children with autism. I hope that many of you are out there working with programs of your own. If not please visit the links above and take a look at the wonderful organizations that can help you get involved. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions, comments, or stories to share.

Best wishes,

Paul & Jake
Auburn, AL
Paul Casarona Comment by Paul Casarona on February 1, 2009 at 10:32pm
Hi friends,
Just a quick note to say hello and tell you about two new resources that I have added to the list of resources above. The first is called The Healing Species, a wonderful site I found through the Easter Seals program "Dogs On Call". The second resource is a general information site called "Exceptional Children" with loads of great information about animal assisted activities/therapy. I hope you find these new resources enjoyable and useful, and as always, if anyone has any stories to share we would love it if you would write us about them at "Therapy Dogs".

Best Wishes,

Paul & Jake
Auburn, AL
Paul Casarona Comment by Paul Casarona on January 25, 2009 at 10:25pm
Hi friends,
Just wanted to drop everyone a quick note to say hello. I hope you and all of your 4 legged friends are well and happy. Also, if anyone has any animal assisted activities/therapy stories to share we would love it if you would write us about them at "Therapy Dogs".

Best Wishes,

Paul & Jake
Auburn, AL
 

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