Moments with Baxter

Baxter March 23, 1990 October 16, 2009 Baxter, the worlds best, most devoted, and oldest therapy dog, 19 years and 6 months, eased peacefully from his life on Friday afternoon, October 16th. Baxter is an nineteen years old Therapy Dog. Truly this dog is a blessing. You can purchase his Book "Moments With Baxter" at www.amazon.com ALL proceeds from the sale of the book are being donated to charity. You can also visit Baxter's Wesite at www.momentswithbaxter.com
Caring Canines Therapy Dogs at Work!

We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Therapy Dog organization founded in September 2003. Our purpose is to share the love and joy of our canine companions — trained and tested Therapy Dogs — with others. Our dogs come in all shapes and sizes, pure breed and mixed breeds. As Caring Canines Therapy Dogs, Inc. we visit area nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, libraries, schools, child care centers and camps for the seriously ill children in Lake County, Florida.
Leo, one of the Michael Vick dogs, now therapy dog!

Meet Leo, one of the former Vick dogs, who has started his new life with Marthina McClay and Our Pack, Inc. a Pit Bull rescue in San Jose, Ca. Leo is the first and (to date) only certified therapy dog of the 50 confiscated Pit Bulls. He loves bringing smiles to others! Visit www.ourpack.org to read Leo's story and learn about Pit Bulls.
Therapy Dog Encourages Reading

For many people, dogs make great companions, but man's best friend has an even more important duty at a local library... a dog named Katie is helping to encourage kids to read during special visits to the Interlochen Public Library. Vic McCarty reports.
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Inspirational video - Turning disappointment into joy: From Service Dog to SURFice Dog

Join Ricochet on Facebook! www.facebook.com - Kleenex alert! Each person who watches this inspirational video finds an individual message that touches them on many levels, & brings them to tears. It's about acceptance, adjusting expectations, & focusing on the "can do's" in life which allows for a celebration of amazing outcomes. Ricochet is an internationally renowned champion surf dog at the center of media attention, who has become an inspirational phenomenon, motivational role model, internet sensation, fundraising marvel, goodwill ambassador, and muse to millions! This video depicts her journey from birth to 15 months of age, as she goes through her service dog training, which is cut short due to her propensity to chase birds. Her role changed to SURFice dog & she started to fundraise for quadriplegic surfer, Patrick Ivison, who she met the night before this video was filmed. The intention was for the two of them to surf a wave together on their own surfboards. At one point, when they surfed into shore, Ricochet jumped off her board, and onto Patrick's. It was her decision to surf tandem with him! Once the video went viral, she turned it into a platform to help more people/animals & she's raised over $53000 in the last year. She promotes kindness, charity, philanthropy, and social responsibility, such as her video about anti-bullying "You're amazing just the way you are!" For more info on Ricochet, her surfing, her charitable causes, or to make a donation, go to www <b>...</b>
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How To Prepare A Dog For Therapy Dog Training

TVLesson.com did a wonderful job providing filming for this video to help people who have questions about what is needed before training a dog for Therapy Dog Training. If you would like to have your dog trained to do Thearpy Dog work please contact: www.petprescriptionteam.com for more information. For filming and lesson video's please visit tvlesson.com for many helpful topics.
Tell Me a Story: Therapy Dogs Bring Smiles to Kids at Cincinnati Children's

The passageway through the central corridor at Cincinnati Children's is a hallway where, on any given day, someone is bound to be having a bad day. Tired-looking parents struggle with the stresses of having sick children. Families navigate with wheelchairs and strollers past doctors, nurses and staffers who head to appointments and hospital rooms. But something special happens when Abby enters the building. The mood lightens. People stop and smile. Conversations begin. Abby Golden Doodle, a therapy dog, looks like she's smiling back at everyone who smiles at her. In this "Tell Me a Story," Greg Park talks about his dog Abby.
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Therapy Dogs For College Students

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A Service Dog Named Moses

carolinacanines.org This is quote from the tribute to Moses "For those of you who don't know me, let me introduce myself. My name is Moses. And I am very proud to say I was the Founding Pup of Carolina Canines for Service. I was born on October 15, 1996 and I came into Ricks life on December 1st of that year and actually at that very moment Carolina Canines went from a dream to reality. I know the elaborate temperament test that Rick does now, and let me tell you the night he picked me, there was no such test. I was one of 13 puppies, it was cold and rainy and Rick was literally knee deep in mud, so as he held up each of us up to the headlights of a Geo Tracker, he looked at me second, and then after looking at all the rest of the puppies, he chose me! Actually I chose him, he just didn't know it yet. I was the biggest and most wiggly in the litter. And so it began. It has been a tremendous ride, and I do mean ride. As a service dog in training, an actual service dog, a demonstration dog, a therapy dog and a Paws For Reading Dog, I have flown and driven from Washington State to Florida, from Salt Lake City to our marvelous capital of Washington DC Near as I can figure Rick and I have traveled well over a half a million miles together. I have met Senators, Congressmen, men and women of all ages, sizes, and shapes. We have been able to serve civilians and my beloved US Military. I've seen the organization grow from an idea and dream to an organization that has provided more <b>...</b>
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Animal Assisted Therapy - Daniela Ortner & Buddha

Animal trainer Daniela Ortner knows the healing power of the human animal bond. This is a certification and training program developed by Daniela and implemented in over 300 facilities. Both volunteers and animals undergo training to qualify working with children and adults in facilities such as nursing homes, battered women shelters and other special needs facilities.
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Therapy Dogs at Walter Reed

American Red Cross video includes footage of Molly Morgan and her Bernese Mountain Dog, Cordymay, the leader of the Pet Therapy Team for the American Red Cross at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
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Duke the Therapy Dog

See how Animal Ambassadors Mindy Jensen and Duke are impacting the lives of people who need it most. Music: Isan - "The Race to be First Home" from the album "Meet Next Life" on Morr Music.
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Meet Ansley, the Nationwide Children's Therapy Dog

Ansley, MD (Medical Dog) joined the staff of Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2006 as full-time member of our Animal Assisted Therapy Program. While Ansley is a staple throughout the hospital he spends most of his time in the Rehabilitation Unit. Unlike many therapy dogs, Ansley provides more than just comfort and companionship by actively assisting rehabilitation patients with mobility, speech and cognitive thinking exercises. Learn more about the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department: www.nationwidechildrens.org Ansley the Medical Dog, like all Nationwide Children's Hospital staff, has to wear an ID badge when he is in the hospital. Click the link below to see photographic proof of his "MD" status. flic.kr
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Ruby the Best Pitbull Service Dog

Pitbulls always seem to get a bad rap, which Ruby doesn't deserve. She shines a great light on her breed! Just a clarification on RUBY THE SERVICE AND THERAPY DOG. She is BOTH. In November 2005 she received her TDI therapy dog certification. As the medical needs of her owner changed, Ruby went back to school and was trained thru www.puppyloveinc.org (service dogs). In February of 2009, she then received her credentials as a SERVICE DOG with proper id. Hope this clears up any confusion. Sadly, Ruby is now fighting Cancer. So to clarify, Ruby is DEFINITELY a SERVICE dog and does go into stores, ect.
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Service dogs help veterans with PTSD

More than one third of vets returning home from war in Iraq and Afghanistan are suffering from PTSD. A new treatment has emerged using service dogs to help treat mental illness but some say using service dogs for more than physical disabilities isn't a good idea.
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Canine Good Citizen CGC Therapy dog test Part ll

Part 2 of the CGC Canine Good Citizen and Therapy dog tests held at the Sit Means Sit dog training facility. All of the dogs passed the test and I will be showing segments of the test that were held at our Las Vegas facility and televised on Fox 5 news media.
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Pitbull "Rufus" Certifed Therapy Dog and Excellent Breed Ambassador Retires after 5 1/2 years- CONGRATULATIIONS RUFUS

Rufus (an amazing pitbull) is now retiring after 5 1/2 years as a Certified Therapy Dog who has visited nursing homes, elementary school, and hospitals...I have to say a huge thank you to Maryellen (Rufus's mom) .I have so enjoyed doing this video. It's nice to do a pitbull video that sends such a message as Rufus is able to. And after over 800 pictures of Rufus and the family, I sorta feel like I already know you all... And Mr. Rufus...He is one incredible PITBULL!!! I just sat in awe as I went through his 800+ pictures and then had to make the awful decision on which pictures i was going to use in the video.. I WANTED TO USE THEM ALL but then it would have ended up being a 4 hour video and that's something i have not tackled....YET! :) I know alot of hearts are going to be missing all the comforting visits from Rufus..He has touched so many...From small children to the wonderful ladies and gentlemen at the hospitals and nursing homes.... He has devoted 5 1/2 years to giving hope, companionship and love to so so many people... Thank you Rufus and thank you Maryellen for raising such a wonderful guy.. RUFUS- YOU ROCK!!!!!! I do not claim ownership of any of the audio used in this video. It is used for educational purposes only...Photos were provided to me by the family of Rufus who is in this video. Kidwell Productions Sherry Kidwell
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Pet Therapy in Hospitals

Everyone knows how beneficial pets can be in our lives. But now, recent scientific evidence has actually proven what pet owners already knew. Heart failure patients who spent 12 minutes with a dog or cat had lower stress hormone levels, lower blood pressure levels, and a general brighter outlook about their recovery. Therapy dogs, and cats, have now started their rounds, under "doctor's orders". Watch this video to learn more.
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Tucker the Therapy Dog - KGMB9

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Service Dogs Help with PTSD

East Coast Assistance Dogs provide wounded veterans with service dogs to help them with their injuries
Delta Society Beyond Limits Awards - Monica Payson & Marley

MONICA PAYSON, Seattle, WA and her partner, 7-year-old Marley, a Bullmastiff, are one of five finalist teams for the Delta Society's 2007 Beyond Limits Award as Pet Partners Team of the Year. They visit in a number of challenging environments. With the trust and communication between Monica and the large, powerful Marley setting the tone, they began making a difference in the lives of abused and emotionally disturbed children aged 3-18. These children are often in residential treatment settings, and they are usually behaviorally and emotionally unpredictable, facing challenges such as ADD and ADHD as well. Monica and Marley help the children learn impulse control and respect for boundaries, as they provide a positive model of non-coercive interaction. They have had many major breakthroughs with previously unreachable youngsters. Three years ago, Monica and Marley were part of a pilot program in the King County Prosecutor's office to help interview child assault victims. The study led to the Prosecutor's office eventually adopting their own dog for that purpose. Two years later, Marley became the first dog in the Washington State Critical Incident Stress Management Network, and will be among the first responders to future disasters. To vote for any of the five finalists, log on to www.deltasociety.org before November 5. Videos of all five finalists (Sarah Allen, Maggie Crawford, Connie Gates, Monica Payson, Karla Rose) can be viewed on YouTube.
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Therapeutic Service Dogs Report for Duty on Fort Gordon

The Eisenhower Army Medical Center on Fort Gordon, Georgia is the first Army Hospital to use Therapeutic Service Dogs to assist Soldiers in its Behavioral Health programs on a fulltime basis. In this news piece provided by the Fort Gordon Public Affairs Office Soldiers discuss how the dogs have improved their therapy and we are introduced to the two women largely responsible for bringing SFC Budge and 1SG Maverick to these Soldiers in the Residential Treatment Facility and the Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic on Fort Gordon.
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Poodle Service Dog In-Training (Advanced)

Harmony shows off some of her Service Dog skills... she is a 22 month old Standard Poodle who was originally in-training as a Service Dog, but had a career change into scent work - she does, however, give demonstrations and will eventually do therapy work.
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Spread The Love - Support Therapy Dogs

Every day, Therapy Dogs are doing amazing things for those who need them. The cesar® brand and the American Humane Association support these Hero Dogs. Visit cesar.com to learn how you can make a difference.
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Canine Therapy Corps Certification Test - Big Dog

The Canine Therapy Corps certification test is PASS/FAIL. This means your dog must successfully complete ALL test exercises in order to become a Canine Therapy Corps certified therapy dog. For more information about Canine Therapy Corps, please visit our website at www.caninetherapycorps.org. To view our test evaluation form, copy and paste the following link into your browser www.caninetherapycorps.org
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Delta Society Beyond Limits Awards - Connie Gates & Katie

CONNIE GATES of Huntsville, AL and her partner, Katie, a 12-year-old Golden Retriever, are one of five finalist teams for the Delta Society's 2007 Beyond Limits Award as Pet Partners Team of the Year. They bring "unconditional acceptance, stress reduction and joy to residents and staff" at Hope Place in Huntsville, a shelter for woman and child victims of domestic violence, wrote one of their nominators. For the past ten years, Katie's big, wagging Golden tail and her Golden smile have brought the sparkle back into the eyes of many children and parents, adults and seniors, in the shelter, in a local rehabilitation hospital, and in therapy services residences for emotionally disturbed children removed from their families and for neglected children without families. Connie is a co-founder of Huntsville's Therapy Partners, Inc., and also serves on the board of the Greater Huntsville Humane Society, which generates many activities for Connie and Katie. They participate in the local Alzheimer's walk, the annual Christmas parade, and in Therapy Partners' speakers bureau, making presentations in schools about the work of therapy dogs. To vote for any of the five finalists, log on to www.deltasociety.org before November 5. Videos of all five finalists (Sarah Allen, Maggie Crawford, Connie Gates, Monica Payson, Karla Rose) can be viewed on YouTube.
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Pet Therapy: Boston at Kaiser Permanente

Bob Armstrong brings his old golden Boston (a retired guide dog for blind) to the Kaiser Permanente hospital in Santa Clara, CA. I didn't even know they had pet therapy until mom's last day in the hospital, and found Bob and the pooch in the lobby. They were kind enough to come up to the fourth floor and had a spirit lifting visit with Mom. Boston now has his own Facebook page, Bostobeast. Become a fan. Write Bob and Boston at boston@bostobeast.com. Music is by Paul Adams from his album "A View from the Plain." Listen and buy at www.pauladams.org.
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CGC Therapy dog test Part lll- approaching a wheelchair

Another video on our series on taking the Canine Good Citizen CGC and Therapy dog tests that were administered at the Sit Means Sit dog training facility and covered by Fox 5 news. We hope this series aids some of you that are planning on taking these tests in the future to see a visual picture of what the dogs need to be able to do along with commentary.
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Dog Training Tips : Therapy Dogs Training

Training a dog to be a therapy dog involves mastering basic obedience commands, such as "sit" and "down," both with verbal cues and hand signals. Help a therapy dog behave in a variety of sensitive situations with help from a certified dog trainer in this free video on canine behavior. Expert: Denisa Canales Hoult Contact: www.applauseyourpaws.com Bio: Denisa Dee Canales Hoult is the owner of Applause Your Paws, Inc., a dog training company in Miami that focuses on education for dog owners. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
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Therapy Dogs Doing Tricks at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Animal Therapy dogs do tricks to cheer up patients undergoing treatment at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Visit cancercenter.com to learn more about CTCA and their unique, integrated model of care where even pets are part of the patient care team!
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Canine Therapy Corps Certification Test - Small Dog

The Canine Therapy Corps certification test is PASS/FAIL. This means your dog must successfully complete ALL test exercises in order to become a Canine Therapy Corps certified therapy dog. For more information about Canine Therapy Corps, please visit our website at www.caninetherapycorps.org. To view our test evaluation form, copy and paste the following link into your browser www.caninetherapycorps.org
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Children Reading to Therapy Dog at the Library

Moxie does tricks and listens to children reading to her
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Amazing Service Dog Helps Kids with Autism

Yori is a service dog from Canine Companions for Independence that is making a world of difference in the lives of non verbal autistic students at Hope Elementary in Carlsbad, CA.The full touching story can be read at patch.com
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