At Memorial Healthcare System, we employ five furry co-workers as part of our Animal Assisted Therapy Program. Each was hand selected and meticulously trained by ECAD, Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities, to work closely with our patients and staff. But what makes a pup right for the hospital environment? What behaviors do trainers look for when selecting the right canine for kids? And one of our most frequently asked questions, what's the difference between a therapy dog and a facilit

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