STEADY PAWS
Therapy Dogs
(Visit our new sister company site for more information: www.AssistanceDogs.co.uk )
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As one of the best natural hands on Trainers & Behavioural Specialists Andrew Preston through Steady Paws is engaged in the training and procurement for dogs that are used in Therapy with Autistic children and other neuro/physical conditions.
Caroline Preston is a qualified member of the International Alliance of Holistic Therapists and International Association of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Coaching IANLPC.
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Steady Paws works with Kelly Rogerson of Think Out Loud (Psychotherapy Practice), CAMHS Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. www.ThinkOutLoud.org.uk
Steady Paws adhere to the SCAS Animal-Assisted Interventions: Code of Practice for the UK.
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Animal Assisted Therapies (AAT) and Animal Assisted Activities (AAA) using a ‘Therapy dog’ can provide great comfort, improve confidence, increase independence and even enhance the ability to socially interact.
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Though a Therapy Dog is not a treatment the benefits of ownership or presence are greatly assistive and often significant.
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For many years Therapy Dogs have been used to assist in therapy. The presence of a dog will promote an improved sense of confidence, participation and willingness to engage.
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Steady Paws provides a Holistic Specialist Programme to a carefully chosen dog with a range of beneficial behavioural skills suitable for the circumstances that arise in the life of a child on the autistic spectrum. The programme is delivered in 6 phases, effectively managed and at all times monitored.
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Within our Holistic Programme there are also a number of recommended games for you and your child to play with the Therapy Dog. These games can promote improvement in cognitive processing, neurology, communication, executive functioning and attention deficit.
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Kelly Rogerson - Psychotherapist recommends the Steady Paws Therapy Dog team training and programmes
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"They are visibly committed to offering an authentic service"
Some of the many dogs bred and or part/fully trained by Andrew at Steady Paws are now providing emotional and practical therapy to a large number of children across the UK.
Featured above are Steady Paws Therapy Dogs Hero, Rufus (owned by Amanda), Tammy and below are Chester with Amy, Breeze, Daisy, Ryder, Milo & Sampson who is currently placed in the R1 Priory Hospital.
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To the right: Oliver is on the autistic spectrum. His Therapy Dog Bubba will be trained to provide emotional and practical support.
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Bubba was bred at Steady Paws and his training programme will continue over a 15 month period before completion.
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