Texas Children’s Therapy Dog Program 

There is a reason dogs get the label man's best friend. They truly are the definition of unconditional love and compassion. They never judge and seek nothing but love from people. Dogs truly are the best.

Volunteered at a local hospital years ago, had 3 therapy dogs at one point. One lucky little boy had them all come in his room, told his mom ‘THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!’

i remember when I was a 12-13 year old boy I was born with a mega colon and that age was the age it was time to get fixed after another surgery I was in my room and one of the nurses brought one of these dogs in,that was the best night of my life,he jumped on my bed and me but he was so gentle as if he knew my body was fragile sometimes I wish I was back in the hospital just for that moment

I goota tell ya i was in hospital 1st time in my life 52 yrs old had mini stroke, thank God i was fine, but stressed out too max, after 1st day they asked if they could bring in therapy dog, of course i said yes, as i was feeling down, the golden retriver walked in and put her head in my lap as if to say, it will be ok, you dont need to worry. I felt so much love, tears came to my eyes, what a great program to bring in dogs to help out, it worked for me, ill never forget that feeling!

This is a very heartwarming video of a golden retriever being used as a therapy dog to brighten up the lives of patients in USA Texas 😊

i used to see her during every chemo treatment, and i miss her so so much. the woman’s name is Sarah and her dog Elsa works alongside others, Pinto and Bailey!

Dogs will NEVER fail to cheer you up. Even if you’re having the worst day, if you don’t smile and have your heart melt when you see one you have no soul.

... Awww! STOP CUTTING THE ONIONS

I was seriously thinking about getting my dog certified to become a therapy dog. Charlie loves people, kids and adults, and his adorable looks and calm and submissive demeanor would make him a good therapy dog. I wasn't sure if I wanted to take the leap with Charlie to get him to be a certified therapy dog, but seeing these kids and how Elsa the therapy dog cheered them up, I have decided that I'm going to get him evaluated, and hopefully certified so he can spread his puppy love to those who need it most. Thank god for Elsa, and all of the awesome therapy dogs out there

I have a service dog and it helps me a lot everyday I don't know how but my service dog 'Elija' always manages a way to make me smile, I don't know how but that's one of the reasons why I love him

I’ve probably watched this vid a 100 times for how cute and relieving to see that this world is happy!

Naww Elsa is wonderful. A great program. Dogs are the best. I lost my darling Labrador Cindy last year. She was 14 years and 9 months. I miss her so much. 😢💙

What can any person say other than This World Is Filled With Wonderful People and Their Mates.

What a good girl elsa is 🥰

My older song needed to have back surgery when he was only 5 and before they would release him they had to observe him walking and he just absolutely refused until they brought in a therapy dog and he thought it was just the greatest thing ever to walk the dog up and down the hall and they were able to confirm he was walking well enough and let him go home.

The pup is very smart beautiful and loaded with CUTENESS. They are people in a different form. Woof woof to the pup

when I Was in a behavioral health center their was a therapy dog and I loved him

Oscar (Dachshund) is my own Registered Therapy Dog. He has saved my life. I Love him so much.

When I had cancer they allowed me to join or get paid I ended up picking the dog I also got to meet the dogs amazing owners and this is program is so worth it . Only thing that sucks is when your all better and have to leave now I want a service dog

My dog and I have started our training and I really, really hope we will be able to do the same as Sarah and Elsa one day.

So amazing! I wish we had this program down we’re I live 💖💖

My oldest dog(Elvis) has the perfect temperament of a therapy dog

Beautiful work!! Thank you!

This reminds of when I met a therapy dog with 3 legs and her and her owner were in my hospital room for 90 minutes when she was in the hospital room with her owner I didn't need pain medication at all but when her and her owner left the hospital room I needed some pain medication again and also I was on a pain meditation pump therapy dogs make you forget what you're going through at the hospital for a little bit at least

Saving even more lives than human

Excellent 👍👍👍

I'm here because this is my new research topic

Elsa is very cute!

Such a beautiful dog 💕

Now that's wonderful. :)

I got to meet this wonderful dog.

Good doctor ever😘👍💖

I wish my school's therapy dog was like this instead it jumps everytime it see's a stuffed toy and then whimpers when separated from his owner this dog shown in the video is professionally trained

She's such a good girl

I miss you Elsa I was at the hospital with you me Alyssa

This is really cool. They make a big different when people are in the hospital. they need more dog specialists, so that more patients can get golden retriever time while in the hospital. Would be helpful to elderly patients, patients who are alone or without family, patients with anxiety, etc.

awwwe it teared me up😧😍

I hope sweet Elsa gets to depressurize on a regular basis. I have a sweet girl Yellow Labrador Retriever also, and I know how gentle and wonderful these doggies can be, so it's in their nature to be supportive and accepting, but they need relief from all that work every now and then.

Wonderful!!!!!!

Hopefully tmrw I can see one of them. The hospital stinks but this is the good part of it.

Magical ❤

I love dog too

Banning weapons:😑 Support dOgS:😎

This is just so good.

Dog are so cute guys

Wow, and this helps :) Iv been reading about this, amazing...

I think they should do the same here in ENGLAND NOT only for CHILDREN but ADULTS as well 💌♿🐕😊💐🐩💌

In my country therapy dogs are not allowed on the beds as infection control laws

this has cured my deppresion

I get this at my school 💛💓💚

Thats AWESOME.

when they do therapy with the dogs their mood comes back. when they are in hospital they feel alone.

Awwww 🥰🥺

Assistance or therapy dog? Both were mentioned...but different. She is an employee? Hope the dog is covered by liability insurance just in case anything happens.

*i have anxiety of going outside alone do I need a therapy dog for that? .-.* *next time to go to the doctor I’m asking my doctor about that.*

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How could a person give that a thumbs down?

I want that dog

it does matter why it works it is just that it works

How to start emotional therapy dog group?

Can I have him?

The best therapists and psychologists in the world aren't humans. They walk on four legs, have paws and fur and a wagging tail, and also bark and howl.

doggo charges 100 dollars per hour for a professional cuddling session

Mary Tietjens 🤣

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Someone explain the downvotes.

The dog looks tired

...I'm not crying, YOU'RE CRYING

*sniff* nOw THAt's WhOlesOme *sniff*

But what does elsa need....hopefully that is getting taken care of too.

Beautiful dog. One of the ladies spoke using this professional-speak, which was really unnecessary for this situation. Enhanced competencies and all that rubbish...she’s talking about a dog for goodness sake.

Well service dogs aren’t facility workers. Their only trained to help one individual.

Your friend

Service dog

Who the FUCK gives that a thumbs down? I understand some people aren't dog people. Just watch another video dont diss this

so do you always just walk into a patient's room with a large dog unannounced?

I love my therapy dog he's my only friend nobody likes me

Dogs are awesome. Or animals Humans... Can't even stare at each other...?

We don’t deserve dogs 🐕🥹

Allergies cause anxiety, you get dog for anxiety, then dog cause anxiety, then unwittingly you kling to k9 even more, for comfort. Sad world we live in

It would be nice if you didnt show yourselves off so much and let people see the dog's more and doing what they do best. You take away from the dog's doing magic by your taking up camera time more.