Posted in plain text for Eve:
Kenny, This is answer to your question about pet therapy work. I do work at two different hospitals with my dog Casper. He is certified through TDI (therapy dogs international) and the Delta Society. It is a wonderful and rewarding service that we do and I can't tell you how much it has meant to both of us. Casper is a natural, loves people, is very calm and handles any situation without fail. We have met some wonderful people and friends at both hospitals and I highly recommend this volunteering for you and your dog. I suggest you call your local hospitals to see if they have a program and get involved. Good luck and I hope that you find that special Berner very soon. I have found in going to the hospital with Casper that people are in awe of this big beautiful gentle dog. The hospital staff is especially impressed with him and they really welcome us everytime we go. You might also look into the book called Nose to Nose by Barry Scheiber which tells the story of his Bernese, Moritz, and their trips to the hospital to visit. It will give you more insight into pet therapy. Eve www.byjove.net
