Mufasa... therapy dog?

**.sarah** · 06-12-2007, 03:59 PM

Moo would make a great therapy dog!

**Kfamr** · 06-12-2007, 04:29 PM

I'm glad you think so, Sarah, since you've met him. He's just a sweet boy I'd love if we'd be able to help people together.

**Giselle** · 06-13-2007, 04:10 AM

I certified Giselle with a local therapy pets group. They're greyt because everything is so personal and all the "tests" are pointed directly towards therapy work. It's like the CGC, but there are no long stays as it is completely against our legal contract to let go of the dog's lead. It also focuses more on the dog's ability to handle strange equipment and people, not so much obedience work which was a plus for Giselle as she's not the most obedient dog

They were a former chapter of TDI, I think, but TDI stopped doing chapters or something. Hence, my little group was formed. I love it, and the coordinator is such a wonderful person! I like the close-knittedness of it all.

**K9karen** · 06-15-2007, 01:36 AM

Moo would make ill people feel so much better! What a perfect job for him! My hospital (my 2nd home these days) always has therapy dogs and they can't even leave the lobby to go to work because everyone stops and chats and pets and hugs. It's so wonderful and rewarding for sure! My mom missed Logan (and Cody) so much that when a beautiful GR came into her room, she burst into tears (happiness). You are so lucky to have found such an excellent dog (all of them, really). Once again, please nibble his fuzzy ears for me.

**Genny** · 06-15-2007, 02:39 AM

cute picture of all your dogs on your signature, .sarah

kfamr, I don't know much about it, but I think it's great that you're wanting to visit nursing homes with Mufasa! Did you name him that from 'The Lion King' ??? We use to have a great pyrenees named Mufassa. We named him after Mufassa on the Lion King!!

**Cincy'sMom** · 06-15-2007, 06:47 AM

I don't remember how old Moo is now, but they have to be 1 before they can take the test. Should give you a little time to work on things. All 3 of ours are therapy dogs, and I am President of our local group.