MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS)– The WVU School of Nursing has actually simply revealed that they are inviting a brand-new furry pal to the WVU Nursing household.
According to a release from the WVU School of Nursing, Gus, who has actually been called a mild huge weighing 125 pounds and counting is well on his method to ending up being a main treatment dog through the Hearts of Gold Service Dog program, a service dog training program supplying service pets for people with movement problems and/or trauma (PTSD).
Partnering with the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences and Interdisciplinary Curriculum of West Virginia University, the Hearts of Gold program uses university courses in service dog training, is establishing research study activities, and offers numerous other services to the neighborhood.
Cathy Camden, owner of Gus the Great Dane puppy is a senior scholastic consultant with the WVU School of Nursing and has actually constantly been enthusiastic about training and dealing with a treatment dog.
” I formerly owned a treatment dog that I required to health centers, nursing houses, and other occasions,” Camden stated. “The happiness that originated from those sees was proof of how effective and boosting a ‘damp nose’ can be for others. I fell for this kind of service and as long as I have actually worked here, I have actually wished to offer a treatment dog for our school.”
As soon as he has actually effectively finished his training, Gus will have routine checking out hours in Camden’s workplace, and he will be welcomed to particular class and activities to help members of the School of Nursing take a minute to loosen up and destress.
