Canine-assisted therapy

Canine-assisted therapy, also known as dog-assisted therapy and a type of pet therapy, is where a therapy dog acts as a ‘mediator’ and interacts with patients as treatment.

This therapy is carried out in the presence of a trained therapist who establishes a relationship between the dog and patient. Canine-assisted therapy is used in addition to conventional therapies.

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