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How to Train Hospice Dogs?

Hospice patients can get support from therapy dogs, such as companionship and supportive listening. End-of-life residents find comfort in their four-legged friends, who they can hold and talk to. Before a dog can be trusted to care for patients with terminal illnesses, it must show controllability and a suitable temperament.

Therapy Dogs International (TDI), has established standards for testing dogs to ensure they are not aggressive or disruptive towards patients. Basic commands are the foundation of training that prepares an animal for evaluation and selection by a hospice.

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Basic Training

Step 1

Before you start, answer these questions: Is your dog unpredictable? Has your dog ever displayed aggression towards another person? If you answered “no” to both the first and second questions, your fuzzy friend may be a candidate for animal assisted therapy (AAT).

Step 2

You can teach your pet basic commands like “come,” “down,” “sit,” and “stay” by using one-word commands. You can reward obedience with a small amount of food or verbal praise until your pet is proficient in each command.

Step 3

While walking your dog on a 6-inch leash, be attentive to its behavior. You can reward good behavior with treats if your dog pulls or barks if it is pulling or barking.

Step 4

Your dog should be able to get along with other dogs and people. Allow your dog to become used to walking in areas with pedestrian traffic.

Step 5

Train your dog using “shaping” techniques. You must reward your pet for following an order, even if it doesn’t completely comply at first. If you ask your dog to shake its hand and it does, then give the treat. You should only give the treat to the dog if it actually shakes hands.

Step 6

Allow your dog to master these behaviors. This will help your dog become a more capable hospice dog. You want your dog to be able communicate with you verbally and to give you a pat on the head.

Trial runs

Step 1

To ensure your dog is ready for hospice work, review the 11-step TDI test online at “Therapy Dogs International : Testing Brochure”. Before you contact any hospice organisation or the TDI, practice the 11 steps several times. During these trials, you must ensure that your dog doesn’t show aggression.

Step 2

Use verbal commands to get your dog to “sit”, “stay”, and “come”. This will show your dog’s success in training.

Step 3

Ask someone unfamiliar with your dog for a pet and a conversation. This will show that your pet is comfortable with strangers. You can also have a stranger’s dog come up to you, so that you can observe how your dog interacts with other dogs and people without becoming shy or boisterous.

Step 4

To prove your ability to handle dogs in crowds, take your dog for a walk.

Step 5

To schedule an evaluation for your dog, contact your local therapy dog or hospice program.

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Animals can be a great companion during difficult times. Research shows that just cuddling or petting a dog can decrease anxiety levels and lower blood pressure. Spending just 30 minutes with a dog can boost your levels of dopamine, endorphins, and it only takes thirty minutes. There are many benefits to spending time in nature, so professionals and organizations within the healthcare sector, such as hospice care, are exploring pet therapy.

Hospice patients with mental or emotional problems can benefit from spending time with pets. Patients who have to make the transition into hospice can benefit from the assistance of animals. Continue reading to find out how our companion animals can ease the pain of difficult times.

Hospice Care Patients: Types of Dogs that Visit Hospice Care Patients

There are many types of dogs that spend time with hospice patients. These include visiting and therapy dogs. Credentialed handlers train therapy dogs to learn how to interact with patients. These dogs are used to provide therapy sessions for patients. The sessions often include a social worker, therapist, or both.

Although visiting dogs may not always be certified therapy animals, every dog must be vetted by the hospice before they are allowed to see patients. They are able to comfort hospice patients by their presence and willingness to share their love. Many visiting dogs are volunteers of a hospice care organization. Before they can begin seeing patients, both the owner and dog must go through intensive training.

Hospice care organizations often require visiting dogs to be at least one year of age. Dogs must be trained to obey their handlers, behave well and walk on a leash. We make sure the dogs don’t fear people with disabilities or walk with canes. Also, we ensure that all vaccines are up-to-date. The dog must also be able to handle strangers.

Visitors dogs must pass a test before they can spend time with patients. Hospice care workers will test the dogs’ reactions to different situations while visiting patients. They will evaluate the dog’s ability to walk on a leash and how they react when they meet strangers. They may also assess how the dogs react to other dogs. The hospice care organization will allow the dog’s handler and the dog to start seeing patients if the dog passes the test.

Both visiting and therapy dogs are well-trained. You can rest assured that any dog spending time with you or your loved one is well-behaved. Dogs and their handlers will learn how to best interact with elderly or sick patients.