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A Cariad Pet Therapy Dog must be accepted as a unique sentient being, deserving of respect and dignified treatment.
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A Cariad Pet Therapy Dog activity must enhance the human-animal relationship and contribute to the animal's health and well-being.
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A Cariad Pet Therapy Dog must possess a natural disposition for the role on point of entry and not have to change their behaviour through training programmes or using treat rewards.
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A Cariad Pet Therapy Dog must have the full and free choice to engage as a willing partner in the activity with the freedom to walk away if they choose.
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A Cariad Pet Therapy Dog handler must consent check their therapy dog during the activity to ensure their therapy dog continues to be a willing participant.
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A Cariad Pet Therapy Dog is not expected to tolerate or engage in situations that are simply for human amusement, such as dressing up the dog or dyeing of fur.
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A Cariad Pet Therapy Dog must benefit from the activity, as we advocate for true reciprocity in our relationship with the therapy dog.
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A Cariad Pet Therapy Dog must not be objectified in any way and the metaphors, symbols and messages that we convey are to be respectful and always dignified.
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A Cariad Pet Therapy Dog handler must be able to recognise the signs of stress or fear in their dog and positively advocate in their best interest at all times.
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A Cariad Pet Therapy Dog handler should be aware that how we treat our therapy dogs mirrors how we treat our clients: with compassion, dignity and respect.
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