Praise
A wonderful glimpse into the world of animal assisted therapy. Heartwarming stories of hospital visits and homeless shelters where dogs are able to reach people in ways that no human could. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in encouraging stories and particularly to those wanting to training their dog to help others. It is inspiring to read how well mannered dogs can be and how dedicated their trainers/owners are. It is well written and easy to read. I didn't want to put it down!
Warm hearted stories about therapy dogs and their handlers. After I survived being in a coma following surgery, I knew exactly what I needed to heal from the trauma I experienced in the hospital. I knew I needed the love of a dog. Two different therapy dogs came to visit me in my hospital room. There are no words to express the comfort they gave me. This lovely book has provided not only stories, but very useful information on how to become a volunteer and what it takes for a dog to qualify becoming a therapy doggie. I want to do this too!
This is a fantastic book that is based on real life stories of both the handler and the dog as a team performing therapy dog work! This is a heartwarming must read book filled with amazing real life stories that show the impact that therapy dogs have on the patient, dogs, handlers and families lives. Highly recommend this book to everyone!
For what you did, the time you gave, the love you shared. Most of all for the dogs you showed were all good boys and girls.
Thank you, Dena, for welcoming us into the world of therapy dogs and their handlers. Stories, pictures and helpful suggestions should appeal to dog lovers and their friends.
Dena Branning has written a warm, funny, and emotional book about her years as a therapy dog handler and evaluator. Lots of information highlights this book which includes some excellent, real life situations.