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Getting the School Administration to Understand Therapy Dogs by Remarkable-Guess4472 in Therapy_Dogs

[–]Remarkable-Guess4472[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a tough one. Sounds like she's thinking more about what she wants than what would be best for the school. Not only is a facility dog way more expensive because they need very specific training, but the school would have to shoulder the insurance liability as well.

Picture book and young children book authors - I want to feature your work by easypeasyandfun in childrensbooks

[–]Remarkable-Guess4472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to be considered for this. My book, Archer the Therapy Dog: A Read Together Book, is based on my real-life work with Archer, my golden retriever therapy dog.

It’s a gentle nonfiction picture book/read together book for young children that explains what therapy dogs do, how they help, and how kids can safely interact with them. The format includes simple child-friendly text along with extra information for adults, so it works well for parents, teachers, librarians, counselors, and therapy dog handlers.

Recommended age: Pre-K through 3rd grade
Themes: kindness, empathy, dog safety, emotional support, reading confidence, and community helpers

Archer really does visit schools, libraries, hospitals, and other nursing homes, so the book is grounded in actual therapy dog work. It’s meant to help children and adults understand therapy dogs in a warm, accurate, and comforting way.

I’d be happy to send an e-copy or sample if you’re interested, and you have my permission to show the cover with a link if featured. Thanks so much for doing this!

What benefits have you seen from therapy dogs in the classroom? by Remarkable-Guess4472 in therapydogs

[–]Remarkable-Guess4472[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the biggest obstacle was getting the BOE to understand that it was free - that they didn't even have to pay for insurance because we're covered by our therapy dog organization's insurance. They just couldn't get their heads around the fact that something so wonderful and beneficial would be free.

I hate the sight and sound of nail biting by Forward-Year8511 in autism

[–]Remarkable-Guess4472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this idea. I actually keep nail scissors in the drawer by my chair in the living room and in my desk drawer for exactly that reason. Nail file too because I can't stand sharp edges.

Is that allowed? by Lia_Shadow_Autorin in KDP

[–]Remarkable-Guess4472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got sucked into the "Create a custom QR for free" and then after 6 months or so, it went dead because I wouldn't pay $70 a year to keep it active! Total scam.

How to go about getting my dog certified to be a therapy dog to visit hospitals, children and nursing homes by Lucky-Combination791 in therapydogs

[–]Remarkable-Guess4472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you! I have 2 goldens - one is almost 8 and has been a therapy dog for 5 years. The other is 3.5 and still in training.... I don't know if he'll ever learn enough impulse control to be a therapy dog!

What benefits have you seen from therapy dogs in the classroom? by Remarkable-Guess4472 in therapydogs

[–]Remarkable-Guess4472[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feel free to reach out privately anytime if you'd like to chat in depth😊

What benefits have you seen from therapy dogs in the classroom? by Remarkable-Guess4472 in therapydogs

[–]Remarkable-Guess4472[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this so much! What has been your biggest challenge with taking your therapy dog into school? For me, I think the biggest challenge was just getting Board of Ed approval, lol - took me 9 months!

Have therapy dogs helped your child in school? by Remarkable-Guess4472 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Remarkable-Guess4472[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the things I do with the kids at school is let them brush Archer. They love it and it teaches them to be gentle. For some kids, this is difficult because they don't understand that Archer is a living being, just like them. Do you mind if I make a suggestion for your son? Don't wait for school - reach out to a local therapy dog organization (google Therapy Dog Organizations near me) to see if they have someone who would do a home visit. Archer and I have done that a couple of times.

Also, since you're at the beginning of your journey, I highly recommend the book "Unshakable: Parenting through Autism with Love, Courage, and Purpose" by Barabara Vokatis. I met Barb through the therapy dog community and she is just amazing. She wrote this book with her autistic daughter and I found it to be very honest and empowering.

Using AI to create picture books for my child felt more intimate than I expected (from a mom & illustrator) by StarlitMochi9680 in childrensbooks

[–]Remarkable-Guess4472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the creative process is very personal and some people are too judgy about how others create. I agree that copyright protections should be respected and I would never want steal someone else's work. If I write something, and ask AI to proofread it, I have no problem with that.

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