"Therapy Dogs", "Visiting Pets", "Therapy Pets" are the names given to the programs wherein animals help people just by visiting them. Visiting animals help people feel less depressed and lonely. Visiting with a puppy changes the daily routine and is a welcome change and people who shrink from human society become more responsive and active with these puppies. This visit by pet therapy dogs acts as a source of entertainment and distracts a troubled mind from infirmity and pain.

People talk to these pet therapy dogs, get to share their repressed memories, feelings and thoughts. These pets relieve their tensions and their visits are awaited with enthusiasm hence inculcating the desire to live. Petting an adorable poodle or other small dogs encourages these people to use their hands and arms, thereby making them turn and stretch.

A dog is not bothered about the age or physical ability of his companion, and simply gives love and joy by giving them company and accepting them for what they are. The positive effects can be noticed even after the visit. It offers these people something to share.

Visiting dogs must be polite, social, tolerant and should have calm and friendly nature unlike wild dogs and rescue dogs. The point of using the pet therapy dogs is to initiate interaction between the people and these dogs. The person should feel accepted by the dog. Do not force therapy work on a dog as the enjoyment should be mutual.

Even an obedient dog may not become a good visiting dog if it does not show interest in meeting people. A reserved dog might make people feel rejected. Even a dog which is too active may cause problems as it might be a tough thing to handle. Pet therapy dogs are used in hospitals, nursing homes and schools to work with physically and mentally handicapped people or children. Volunteers train these dogs to bring happiness and cheerfulness in life of those who otherwise feel hopeless about life.

Surveys have shown that the problem of the elderly people is loneliness and isolation. They have also proved the therapeutic effects of pets on humans, which an be noticed by using pet therapy which helps you provide affection and companionship.

Greyhounds are perfect for the therapy due to their friendly and outgoing nature, quiet manner, gentle and docile disposition. Their tall stature helps the bedridden dog lovers to easily access them for dog feeding, dog grooming and using dog accessories for passing their time in a creative and friendly manner.