Do you believe dogs can be used for therapy?

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Dogs are usually the pet choice of most people. Like what other people say, "dogs are man's best friend". We treat them as part of our family; we feed them, bathe them, dress them up, play with them, even sleep with them, and so on. Dogs have been a wonderful companion over the years. Today, dogs are treated not only as pets, they also serve other roles in our society. Dogs are now being trained for security purposes like those bomb-sniffing dogs, search and rescue dogs, cadaver dogs, and the like. They are even recognized not just in the area of law-enforcement but also in the medical field. Animal assisted therapy or use of certified therapy animals as part of a therapy or treatment plan has emerged. Animals especially dogs have been viewed to have therapeutic abilities. They are brought in different hospitals, nursing homes, children's homes, etc. to help patients facilitate recovery. Personally, I believe dogs have therapeutic abilities. I support the mission and vision of this animal assisted therapy. How about you fellow mylotters, do you think dogs can be used for therapy? Do they really have therapeutic abilities? Do you want to become a part of the therapy team with your dog if ever? =)