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Therapy Dogs

Not all dogs are suitable for therapy.

What are Therapy Dogs?

Therapy dogs are selected for their kindness, patience, and ability to bond with people. They are often used in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, or rehabilitation centers. Therapy dogs must be well-trained and well-socialized. They must also be in good health and good physical condition.

Choose a dog breed that suits the specific needs of the person to be helped.

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Airedale Terrier

Belgian Shepherd Tervuren

Bobtail or Old English Sheepdog

Borzoi or Russian Greyhound

Curly Coated Retriever

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

English Springer Spaniel

Finnish Hound

Golden Retriever

Gordon Setter

Hungarian Vizsla

Labrador Retriever

Perdiguero de Burgos

Poodle

Samoyed

Sloughi

Smooth Collie

Spanish Water Dog

Stabyhoun

White Swiss Shepherd