Can my dog do it | Prescribed Pets AAT

Can my Dog do Animal Assisted Therapy?

Therapeutic Examples

While this is a small picture, the possibilities are endless to integrate amazing engagements, with our dogs, resulting in magical healing and recovery.

Having a dog that loves to engage and interact with others during activities is a step towards an Animal Assisted Therapy Dog!

Walking the Dog

Aside from beneficial movement you work:

Balance & Stability
- Walking while freestanding or from, walker or wheelchair
Endurance
- Walking dog for increased amount of time
Problem Solving
- Choosing direction

Dog Care Activities

Many opportunities to develop:

Fine Motor Skills
- Grasping or reaching for treats
- Brushing the dog's fur or his teeth
- Working the knots, buckles, zippers
- Opening and closing treat container
- Dressing or undressing Dog in uniform
Memory/Cognitive
- Telling about the dog's breed or history

Tug of War

A Few benefits are:

Trunk Control
Coordination
Balance
Upper Arm Strength
Abdominal Strength
Learning to compensate
Hand Strength
Reaching

Sport Games

Many activities to reach these goals:

Confidence
Coordination
Awareness of Safety Precautions
Trunk Control
Strength
Endurance
Compensations
Fun & Enjoyment

Fetch & Retrieve

Opportunities to increase:

Balance with Standing & Throwing
Weight Bearing
Fine Motor Control
Endurance
Trunk Control
Strength
Speech - Giving Commands
Range of Motion

In School Settings

Many Opportunities for aiding Individuals:

Speech - Giving commands
Care - Gentleness, Responsibility, Hygiene
Self Esteem - Undivided Dog Attention
Acceptance - Unconditional Dog Love
High Energy - Sports Activities w/dog
Lack of Focus - Giving commands and getting positive response
Behavioral Rewards - Return sessions

More Info

THE NEXT BIG THING

When you decide you are ready to facilitate membership as a Dog Therapist Team register as a potential member. You will be directed through the onboarding process to prepare you to participate in the most enjoyable sessions that result in amazing experiences for BOTH the dog and the client!