Activities For A Therapy Dog

It’s actually pretty amazing how many universities around the country participate in therapy dog events. They often hold these in order to spread therapy dog awareness, to entice others to get their pet certified, and to help their students and faculty de-stress around finals time. You can even find booths set up on game days around college towns, as families and friends tailgate and visit. These events are a great way to make new puppy pals and hang out with some folks who just need a little love and comfort. Dogs are so awesome. They turn our gray skies blue in a matter of seconds.

Volunteer to help a child improve their reading skills while they also make a new furry friend. Nothing makes a kid more interested in a book than having a unique, loving audience to witness them in action. How adorable to cuddle up with a doggo and practice their letters and words. You’ll probably hear parents tell you, “This is great! The only problem is, I can’t get him to read without the dog!” You might recommend that the family get a dog of their own, especially if the child completes a certain amount of reading. Or stuffed animal dogs are also a neat way to relive the experience at home if a pooch is not present.

Therapy dogs are such a wonderful, positive, and essential force in the world, so why not spread the word? Reach out to your community with your dog in tow. Put a smile on your face and let all that happy tail-wagging make a statement about the importance of therapy dogs and their power for good. Who knows? You and your kindred spirit might inspire another pup and their owner to become therapy partners. They can then begin visiting hospitals, nursing homes, libraries, and even schools. Dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friends, after all. They can be a huge part of healing and education!