Compassionate, Experienced Dog Lover

Therapy dogs visiting care homes with dementia patients offer a range of benefits:

Therapy dogs provide companionship and emotional support, helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Reduced Anxiety and Stress: Interacting with therapy dogs can lower anxiety and stress levels in dementia patients, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation.

Enhanced Mood and Well-Being: The presence of therapy dogs can boost mood and overall well-being.

A 6 week course designed to help individuals overcome their fear of dogs typically includes several structured steps and techniques. Including dog behaviour and body language.

Objective: To help participants reduce or eliminate their fear of dogs, enabling them to interact comfortably and safely with dogs in various environments.