Posted by brynb on November 14, 2012, at 0:15:53
In reply to Re: Canine therapy, posted by papillon2 on November 13, 2012, at 20:37:08
> He's only about 8lbs, but there is something about having his body weight pressed against my chest which is particularly calming and centering, even if I don't want him to do it at that time. I have since learnt that this is a skill that they teach to psychiatric and autism service dogs. He is a pound dog with no such training. Cool huh?!
That is very cool! It's amazing how it's just innate for them.
> The only problem is that when I am in a state of high anxiety he will not let anyone near me and will launch into a barking/lunging/snapping frenzy if they try. I guess he thinks I am in danger and that he needs to protect me. When I'm anxious I generally don't want anyone near me anyway, and I daresay he picks up on that too.
Yes! Mine does the same thing! It's so funny, too, because she looks so innocent and sweet, but sometimes she'll bark and snap (she's completely unaware of her pint-sized stature).
And Malcolm is such a cutie--love his soulful little eyes!
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