 Little dogs as therapy dogs?
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone here had any experience with a small dog as a therapy dog and if there were any problems, considering their size. I don't need the testing requirements, etc. I've already been to TDI's site for that. I am really just concerned about the safety of a small dog in a nursing home or hospital setting. My father has recently been admitted to a nursing home, and many of the residents absolutely GLOW when I bring Tucker in. He seems to excel at this "work" and I am considering going into the therapy dog work, but I just worry (he is my little boy, and I don't want to endanger him in any way). On tdi.com so many dogs are the bigger breeds- boxers, shepards, etc. that I don't know if a Yorkie would work well?
Teresa |