Airports around the world are welcoming therapy dogs and cats to ease the stress and anxiety of travelling passengers. #AnimalNews
Imagine you’re standing in line at the airport. Maybe you’re going on a well-earned trip after a long school year.Stress begins to brew inside you when suddenly you spot a fluffy dog wearing a vest that says, “Pet Me.”That’s what people who visit Turkey's Istanbul airport can experience: In February it launched a therapy dog program for passengers.Kuki, a therapy dog at Istanbul’s airport, accepts some cuddles from two passengers in March.
Animals in the YUL Pet Squad have dog cards that share fun facts about the therapy dogs at Trudeau International Airport in Montreal. Some therapy dogs at airports like the ones in Montreal, Quebec, and Calgary, Alberta, have trading cards that you can collect when you spot the helpful pups.In Canada, many organizations train and work with therapy dogs, including St. John Ambulance Canada , an organization that teaches first aid courses and provides volunteer-driven community services across Canada.
For dogs to be considered for its therapy dog program, SJA said they must meet several requirements, including:Be able to respond to basic commands, including sit, stay, lie down and heel.The Calgary international airport has a program called The Pre-Board Pals.Taz, a short-haired tabby cat, has been greeting visitors at the Calgary international airport since 2016. WATCH — Geese vs.
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