Companion , Therapy & Support Dogs - Whats the Difference and how do you pick the right Puppy for your needs.
January 4, 2024
Over the past few years we've focussed on breeding puppies that will fit into any of the below identifications. We take the extra time to give extra socialisation and training to have our puppies leave happy well adjusted independent little beings who are succesfully working in daycare centres, schools, emotional therapy centres and private support dogs.
So how do you choose the right puppy for your situation ?
What is considered a companion dog?
A companion dog is a dog which is not primarily a working dog but a pet. The primary function of a companion dog is to provide companionship to humans.
A therapy dog is a dog that is trained to provide affection, comfort and support to people, often in settings such as hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, libraries, hospices, or disaster areas.
What makes an emotional support dog?
Emotional support animals provide companionship, relieve loneliness, and sometimes help with depression, anxiety, and certain phobias, but do not have special training to perform tasks that assist people with disabilities. Emotional support animals are not limited to
Interestingly, the word furnishing comes from an old middle French word from the 16rth century ‘fournir’ It meant ‘a supply of’ In the dog world it means the same thing ‘A supply of hair’.
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