Temperament testing for potential assistance or therapy puppies
Temperament testing for potential assistance or therapy puppies As part of our service, we offer temperament tests for particular breeders who have litters upcoming. This testing is specific for clients looking for therapy or assistance dogs. Whilst there is never any guarantee we have a better chance of matching you with a puppy that is...
Does your dog have what it takes to become a Therapy Dog.
In order to assess your dog for suitability please note the steps below An Initial Therapy Assessment is conducted to determine if your dog is suitable. Locations include: Greenslopes, Cleveland, Helensvale or virtual via zoom if you are located outside of these areas. If assessed as suitable your trainer will determine training needs required and...
Mater Hospital Pet Therapy Program
The Mater Pet Program is run by volunteers and is used to assist with the recovery of both adults and children with a variety of injuries or disease-related muscular problems. Mater Pet Program volunteer coordinator Russell Williams said there had not been a lot of scientific studies published relating to the use of dogs as...
Current Therapy Dog Programs
Positive Response Dog Training has assisted in training many dogs for Therapy programs, including: Mater Hospital Brisbane (visiting patients in multiple wards including Mater Mothers, Cancer Care and Neuro wards) Gold Coast Air Port (to aid those with flying related anxiety) Various local High Schools (to assist special needs children and those with social/emotional anxieties...
What is Animal Assisted Therapy?
Animal Assisted Therapy is utilized to enhance and complement the benefits of traditional therapies. Many species are being utilized for therapy work including horses, cats and birds. Dogs are the most common species trained for therapy work. These dogs are able to provide a different means of therapy for a wide range of patients including...