Last school year, my Psychology Classes were privileged to enjoy a visit from Sasha, a beautiful Golden Retriever doing his "student teaching" in his final semester as training as an official therapy dog. His cooperating professor, (and Mom), Mrs. Marian Zaritsky is a retired Special Education teacher and had dedicated herself to this new career with incredible passion and enthusiasm. We just found out that Sasha passed his final exams. We learned in class that these exams are very challenging and difficult. Attaining this final certification is quite an achievement. Marian sent me a photo of Sasha, (yes...Sasha is a "he"...Sasha is a male Russian name!), for the blog along with this great email she gave me permission to post. Congratulations to Sasha and Marian for completing all the tests for Therapy Dogs International. Click on the link to find out all the amazing things that Therapy Dogs are trained to do. I guarantee that you will be amazed.
Hi Lisa,
Sasha and I wanted you to know that he passed the Therapy Dogs International
Therapy Test last Thursday and is an official therapy dog. We owe his
success to all those people who gave of their time and effort so that he
could practice his skills for success. You and your classes are DEFINITELY
in that group!!
Many thanks again for your assistance. If in the future we can be of any
help in reducing stress in your environment, please call us.
There is NO charge as we are a voluntary organization.
Have a great summer!
Hugs and slurpy kisses,
Marian Zaritsky and Sasha
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