Chip is a star
Let me tell you about Chip the Dalmatian. He and his person Linsey were so prepared for their evaluation. Chip is a young dog, just a...
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suegrundfest
- Apr 18, 2021
- 2 min
Why would a therapy dog wear pajamas?
So we could take them off of course! Pet Partners does not approve of dogs wearing clothes or costumes when working as therapy dogs, but...
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suegrundfest
- Apr 15, 2021
- 1 min
The importance of routine
Routine is very important to dogs. We always try to factor in some consistent routine for our therapy dogs when working. For instance,...
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suegrundfest
- Apr 14, 2021
- 1 min
Meet Zeke
You all know our beloved Tommy. He continues to be one of our most requested therapy cats and does quite a bit of press for national Pet...
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suegrundfest
- Apr 14, 2021
- 1 min
Teddy gets a new badge
For many of the facilities we visit we have to have facility badges in addition to our Pet Partners badge. And most want a badge created...
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suegrundfest
- Apr 12, 2021
- 1 min
Teddy's greatest fan
We went to Southern Hills today to look at the space they are giving me for the next Pet Partners Handler Workshop and it was so good to...
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suegrundfest
- Apr 10, 2021
- 1 min
Wentworth of Las Vegas
Three dogs and one cat visited Wentworth of Las Vegas yesterday afternoon. They prefer their staff gatherings in the middle of the...
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suegrundfest
- Apr 10, 2021
- 1 min
Teddy is a star
We had the most beautiful hospice visit yesterday. The host of Las Vegas Now, Roqui Theus, interviewed us and she was most intrigued with...
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suegrundfest
- Apr 2, 2021
- 1 min
Time to change assignments
It is always a good idea to review the types of work you are doing with your therapy animal and sometimes it’s time to make a change. I...
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suegrundfest
- Mar 28, 2021
- 1 min
Just one smile
No two visits are ever the same with your therapy dog. You can be going to the same healthcare or educational facility for years and it...
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suegrundfest
- Mar 24, 2021
- 1 min
Sometimes it's enough just to be held
When we go through the evaluation process with new Pet Partner candidates, they always question the need for a Restraining Hug. Why must...
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suegrundfest
- Mar 21, 2021
- 1 min
Quarantine fatigue
When we started our therapy program suspension in March 2020, the pets were confused and sad. They did not want to be home all the time....
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suegrundfest
- Mar 18, 2021
- 1 min
Trauma Intervention Program and the Love Dogs
We have had the privilege of working with TIP (Trauma Intervention Program) for several years. This past year we did not get to spend...
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suegrundfest
- Mar 18, 2021
- 1 min
The importance of touch
We spend a lot of time with people going through tough times, trauma, loss, isolation. Since Convid-19 restrictions, our clients were not...
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suegrundfest
- Mar 10, 2021
- 1 min
One year ago
On March 11 one year ago everything stopped. Our therapy program had its last college event and we suspended all in-person visiting. Our...
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