Facility Dog Olaf at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Canine Companions

Facility Dog Olaf is partnered with Child Life Specialist Kristen Bishop at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, where he uses up to 45 tasks to work with young patients. Olaf excels at using skills, like tugging and pushing, to interact with children by “playing games,” which are actually integral to therapeutic goals.
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It would be good if it not just for kids!