Therapy Dog

• Pet therapy: Edmonton hospital looking for more four-legged volunteers

  The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is hoping to recruit more therapy pets to visit patients and help brighten their day. Find out why it's such an important part of their rehab.

  Health

  Mar 6
  
• N.B. fire department’s ‘celebrity’ K9 handpicked for special training

  Tanker the facility dog is one of only 12 in North America selected for training at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) Law Enforcement Therapy K9 School in Ohio.

  Canada

  Feb 26
  
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• Good dogs! Meet the 4 canines named to animal hall of fame in Quebec

  Four canines — Argon, Monty, Hestia and Tango — have been inducted into Quebec's animal hall of fame for their work that included solving crimes to supporting the homeless.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2023
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• Riverview, N.B. fire department dog gets bunker jacket made from retired firefighter’s coat

  As a trained therapy dog, Tanker has a very important role on the team by helping the crew manage their mental health.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2023
• New Brunswick home to second courthouse support dog named Jaz

  Jaz is trained to provide emotional support for victims of family violence and sexual assault who are navigating the justice system in New Brunswick.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2022
• Belly rubs, reading and rewards: How a dog is helping Montreal students improve their literacy

  Unique Tutoring owner Kathy Kovacs says her dogs are helping kids with their reading and for developing the love of opening a good book.

  Features

  Dec 29, 2021
• Therapy dogs visit North Okanagan COVID-19 vaccine clinic to help calm needle anxiety

  Ten-year-old labradoodle Cooper is doing his part to make it easier for those nervous about needles to get their COVID-19 vaccines.

  News

  Oct 12, 2021
• Nixon the therapy dog hopes to raise $5,000 for Ronald McDonald House fundraiser

  The fundraiser has added in a new category for four-legged friends. Nixon the therapy dog has been an ambassador for the Ronald McDonald House since 2016.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2021
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• Calgary therapy dog brings stress relief to hospital: ‘Everybody knows Tucker by name’

  He's all for the love and affection, but seven-year-old English Yellow Labrador Tucker has also provided something pretty powerful at Calgary's Peter Lougheed Centre.

  Features

  Jul 4, 2021
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• Montreal man says he was denied apartment because of therapy dog

  The dog's owner says the apartment listing advertised that it was animal friendly, so he never thought Cash, the seven month Doberman would be a problem.

  Features

  May 7, 2021