All our dogs absolutely love therapy visits, their tails starts wagging the second they see their owner putting on their Animal Therapy Ireland t-shirt - how do they know? Who knows! But they start to dance their dance of joy and howl with excitement!
See some of our school dogs!
Enya is our oldest and longest working therapy dog. She has very gentle nature which makes her especially good with children that are fearful of dogs. She has visited number of schools and creches over the years: Thornleigh, Swords and Skerries Educate Together to name but a few.
Reksio is one of our most experienced therapy dogs. He has been visiting schools since puppyhood :) He loves attention! His favourite game is "Reksio says" where he performs a trick and the children have to repeat it. So much fun!!
They are a visiting duo. He is a gentle giant with a heart of gold. His soft, trusting eyes bring comfort to anyone who needs a friend. She is a terrier with a cheeky personality. She loves to be the center of attention and she keeps everyone around her entertained!
Ruby is a sweet-natured bichon. She loves cuddles and has an intuitive sense of when someone needs a little extra affection, often curling up in the lap of a resident and offering soft, loving snuggles. Her gentleness brings peace to all who meet her.
Loki is a high-energy lab with a love for attention. He’s quick to greet everyone with a wagging tail and always ready to show off, making him the life of the party during therapy sessions. His enthusiasm is contagious, lighting up the room with his excitement.
If you feel like your dog would be a good fit to be a therapy dog and you have spare 1-2 hours a week then