What do you think can prevent incidents between children and dogs? Children are more often the victims of dog bite incidents than adults. This is often a matter of miscommunication. Safe interaction is determined by a number of characteristics of …
Cliches and taboos
Therapiedier vzw aims to break down clichés and taboos (article by Soma Neuts) ‘Cute Labradors and Golden Retrievers aren’t the only dogs that can help people. We work with all kinds of dogs, including Rottweilers and Pit Bulls,’ says …
The older dog
When your dog gets older, all kinds of things happen to its body and also in terms of behavior. The senses become less acute and fear or aggression can suddenly occur. In older dogs, two types of pathological behavior are distinguished; with and without …
Bibliography
Bibliography Therapiedier Your Dog, Your Best Friend by Inge Pauwels Therapy for and by Dogs by Inge Pauwels Hero Stories: A Hero of a Dog by Allen and Sandra Parton My Friend by Julia Romp and Megan Lloyd Davies With Velvet Paws …
Renko – Passive therapy animal for Andy
Renko, an extremely sweet Bernese Mountain Dog, was born on June 18, 2014. At the age of 12 weeks, he was allowed to go home to Schoten with his owners Diane and Rudi. Upon arriving home, Renko was introduced to Andy, the son of Diane and Rudi. …
A dog as a therapist for people with Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder characterized by the deterioration of cognitive functions and memory. People with Alzheimer's are forgetful, confused, and disoriented. Their behavior and personality can completely ...