Montgomery County supervisors agreed it is needed, but neighbors do not want it. CHRISTIANSBURG — Montgomery County supervisors have blocked a proposed dog training and day care facility from being built on a site near the county landfill, even though most said it’s a good idea.
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“I decided to get a therapy dog after reading a paper on the benefits of pet-assisted therapy,” said Munoz. “I am a firm believer in the healing power of animals and I wanted to be able to share this special gift with others.”
She flies through the air with the greatest of ease, up and over the A-frame, through the tunnel, around the poles and onto the teeter — a blur of brown and white around the obstacle course.
Dogs that can retrieve cash from ATMs and empty washing machines help disabled people lead more independent lives, but can they also help reform disruptive teenagers?