As Therapy - Visiting There are 500 Pets As Therapy dogs in New South Wales.
Volunteers take dogs into nursing homes once or twice a week to visit residents.
Dogs with a soft temperament are chosen to be companions for elderly people, children and people with a disability. Dogs are trained to walk beside wheel chairs and to walk slowly without pulling. All dogs undergo a temperament test before being accepted into a four to five week training program. In addition, special training may be given according to the needs of the client. As Therapy clients are children.