Here at Manor Lake, we do receive a lot of requests for pups as pets. We also receive a lot of requests for labradoodles for the purpose of a therapy dog! I am continually amazed by the things that dogs can do and Man’s Best Friend is quickly turning into Man’s Little Helper. Being an animal lover I frequently start up conversations with other dog owners I meet and just in my little neck of the woods I’ve seen pooches in vests for a wide range of reasons. I’ve met therapy dogs, that do volunteer work in hospitals, schools, and libraries. Along the way I’ve met a tiny service pup that would alert his owner to raising blood sugar levels. I’ve even met a larger service dog who would lay across his owner in the case of a seizure to help hold her down! One meeting in particular sticks in my head however. A few years ago I struck up a conversation with a gentleman about his dog who was wearing a vest. He told me how he had been a police officer for many years in some pretty shady neighborhoods and had seen more in his life than he cared to. After retiring he found himself struggling with PTSD, until a therapist had turned him on to the idea of an emotional support animal. This man told me how this little pooch has helped him more than any drug that therapist could have possibly offered!
Labradoodles make fantastic therapy dogs. We have heard from many of our clients what a great decision it was. Hypoallergenic and non shedding dogs are able to help everyone, even those with allergies! They have a calm, sweet disposition that is perfect for training and you will be hard pressed to have a better friend and helper in your life. If you are interested in your Manor Lake Labradoodle becoming a therapy dog, here are a few links to help you get familiar with the process.
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