A Labrador named River lost her job as a guide dog after failing to control her passion to chase squirrels - but she retrained as a therapy dog and has become one of the first to be used in a new pilot scheme with the police
This article tells the story of River, a Labrador who was initially dismissed from her guide dog training due to her persistent squirrel-chasing habit. Despite this setback, her calm demeanor and suitability for therapy work led her to a new role as a police therapy dog. River now helps vulnerable individuals, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, or mental illness, feel calmer when brought into custody.
This article tells the story of River, a Labrador who was initially dismissed from her guide dog training due to her persistent squirrel-chasing habit. Despite this setback, her calm demeanor and suitability for therapy work led her to a new role as a police therapy dog. River now helps vulnerable individuals, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, or mental illness, feel calmer when brought into custody.
