时间:2025-04-04 09:38:49 来源:网络整理编辑:娛樂
Telly the therapy dog is a Labrador Retriever who's been professionally trained for the work she doe
Telly the therapy dog is a Labrador Retriever who's been professionally trained for the work she does. In the video above, Telly is bonding and developing a friendship with 9-year-old Jarene, who was born with difficulties in swallowing. Jarene also has trouble speaking, as a result.
By playing and mirroring a lot of Jarene's emotions, the two start a fast connection, which has helped Jarene develop self-confidence, says Jarene's mother, Sally.
SEE ALSO:These animals are helping returning soldiers overcome their PTSD"Telly is a non-judgmental dog," and she is able to help people feel her love, which allows them to connect with her emotionally, explains Telly's human, Maureen Huang, a therapist who runs animal assisted therapy provider Pawsibility.
Huang told Mashablethat therapy dogs are a lot more uncommon in Singapore compared with the U.S., because there are far fewer people certified in offering animal-assisted therapy.
Far fewer households own dogs in Singapore too, so people are less accustomed to relying on dogs as a member of the family, she said.
Telly was a shelter dog trained by prison inmates.
Huang adopted Telly three years ago from Colorado, at a programme where prison inmates train shelter dogs to become service animals.
After several tests to determine Telly's natural temperament, Huang selected her for further training for her future as a therapy dog, before the two came back to Singapore.
"Telly was the first dog that ran up to me and licked my face," she said.
Singapore residents are slowly warming to the concept of therapy dogs. Other organisations such as SoSD Healing Paws and Therapy Dogs Singapore are volunteer groups which bring the furry therapists to elderly hospices or children's homes to cheer up the residents.
"In this relationship with Telly, I think (Jarene) has found a space where she can just be totally herself," says Sally. "And I think she's starting to believe in herself as well."
[H/T Our Better World]
Dog elected for third term as mayor of Minnesota town2025-04-04 09:24
Kylie Jenner's Snapchat goes platinum (hair)2025-04-04 09:24
This Indian company is promising a $7 Android smartphone2025-04-04 09:19
Apple announces Australian prices for the iPhone 7 and it ain't cheap2025-04-04 09:09
Here's what 'Game of Thrones' actors get up to between takes2025-04-04 09:08
'Overwatch' counters: How to shut down every Defense hero2025-04-04 08:58
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are already sold out online — here’s how to buy them IRL2025-04-04 08:53
Employers are stalking your Facebook and this startup helps them2025-04-04 07:54
Mall builds real2025-04-04 07:06
4 Paralympic athletes clock faster race time than Olympic gold medalist2025-04-04 06:53
Samsung Galaxy Note7 teardown reveals the magic behind the phone's iris scanner2025-04-04 09:37
No, Apple, killing your headphone jack is not 'courage'2025-04-04 09:34
The internet loves this mundane Wyoming livestream for some reason2025-04-04 09:24
HP is buying Samsung's printer business for $1.05 billion2025-04-04 08:49
Tributes flow after death of former Singapore president S.R. Nathan2025-04-04 08:32
Government asks for pause in construction of part of North Dakota pipeline amid protests2025-04-04 08:12
Musical.ly has a privacy problem and now one school wants it banned2025-04-04 07:53
AirPods Safety Strap looks like a joke, but it's the help Apple needs2025-04-04 07:47
Tesla's rumored P100D could make Ludicrous mode even more Ludicrous2025-04-04 07:47
How to watch today's Apple iPhone 7 event on just about any device2025-04-04 06:59