Today rehabilitation with the help of exercises with dogs is applied to patients with cerebral palsy, autism, developmental delay, cranial injuries. But here’s the story of a real boy, Danny. Canistherapy helps with down’s syndrome, psychological trauma, anxiety and panic States, etc.
Ten years ago in St. Petersburg, an Association of development and support of canine therapy – the medicine for the rehabilitation of patients with the help of specially trained dogs. From the scattered efforts of individual enthusiasts, small groups and groups formed the community of psychologists, neurologists, psychotherapists, rehabilitators, educators, veterinarians, social workers, specialists in the training of dog-therapists and guide dogs.