Pets helping People, Can Anything Be More Simple?
Obedience Competition is only one of the ways that Labrador Retrievers can show their versatility and intelligence.

There are studies showing that elderly people stroking a pet experience a decrease in blood pressure.  It is also noted that Autistic children become calmer in the presence of dogs.

Pet Therapy requires special volunteers and special dogs.  Teams are rigorously screened for suitability, and are conditioned to the situations they will experience.

Volunteers often report that they get a lot of joy from participating in the Visitation Programs.  They "get back what they put in".

Willowrose is proud to have three Registered Therapy Dogs.

Willowrose Yoda visiting with senior citizens

This is where the connection starts

Important Pet Therapy Links

	Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta
	DOG-PLAY Animal Assisted Therapy
	Pet Facilitated Therapy in Correctional Institutions
	P.A.L.S
	Therapy Dogs International
	St. John Ambulance Canada Therapy Dog Program
	Working Dogs Book Store
	Canada's Guide to Dog: Working Dogs