There’s not much in life that’s more comforting than a warm, fuzzy dog. In addition, they seem to know when we need their comfort. Fortunately, more and more dogs are being used for therapy to help people through tough situations.
For someone testifying in court about a traumatic experience, it can be a terrifying and unsettling experience. There’s a growing interest nationwide in providing therapy dogs for people in these situations, and the results so far have been very promising.