Betsi, I didn't know that that was why you were getting a new dog!! That's awesome!!! I've read about therapy dogs but have never been around anyone who trained them. That's so cool!!
We have a therapy dog that wanders around the middle school. Her name is Bliss and she's a Golden retriever and very beautiful. All the kids love on her but she is used in counseling the kids. The principal takes her home with her at night and during the summer. They say that the kids are more likely to talk and communicate when she is with them. I think that it's pretty cool!!!
Here's a group hug from me too!!