A therapy dog visits hospitals, schools, care homes and rehabilitation centres. It offers comfort and emotional support to many different people, not just one handler. This category explains what therapy dogs do, how they differ from assistance dogs, and why therapy dog programmes in India are still rare despite the enormous need for them.
Deep pressure therapy uses firm, sustained pressure to calm the nervous system. HeartDogs explains the science, who it helps, and why a trained dog does it differently from a weighted blanket.
What Is Deep Pressure Therapy – And How Do Trained Dogs Provide It? Read More »
An autism assistance dog lives with the family, not visits it. HeartDogs explains the specific tasks it performs – and what changes for the whole family, not just the individual.
What Does an Autism Assistance Dog Actually Do? Read More »
Reading to a calm, non-judgemental dog reduces anxiety and builds reading confidence. HeartDogs explains how reading-assistance programmes work and why India needs them.
What Is Reading-Assistance Dog Therapy? And How It Could Work in India Read More »
Hospitals abroad use therapy dogs regularly for patient wellbeing. HeartDogs explains what these programmes involve, what the evidence shows and what it would take to build one in India.
What Is a Hospital Therapy Dog Programme? And Why India Has So Few Read More »
Research shows therapy dogs reduce anxiety, improve mood and support student wellbeing. HeartDogs explains what the evidence says and why it matters for Indian schools.
How Therapy Dogs Help in Schools – And Why India Hasn’t Caught Up Yet Read More »
Indies are known for their resilience. HeartDogs explains the genetic health profile, common issues in rescued dogs, lifespan, diet and what it means for working dogs.
Indie Dog Health and Lifespan – What Guardians Should Know Read More »
From aggression to disease, Indian street dogs carry unfair stereotypes. HeartDogs looks at what the research actually shows.
Common Myths About Indian Street Dogs – Setting the Record Straight Read More »
Indies are often overlooked in favour of pedigree breeds. Here’s what the research and real family experience actually shows about India’s native landrace dog.
Are Indies Good Family Dogs? Read More »
These three terms are used interchangeably in India but mean very different things. HeartDogs explains the distinction – and why it matters.
Street Dog vs Stray Dog vs Indie – What’s the Difference? Read More »
Intelligent, resilient and alert – the Indie’s temperament was shaped by natural selection, not human breeding. HeartDogs explains what research actually shows.
Indie Dog Temperament and Traits – What to Expect Read More »
