How Therapy Dogs Help Children Build Confidence & Self-Esteem
Confidence is a crucial part of a child’s development, but for some, low self-esteem holds them back from trying new things, engaging with peers, or believing in themselves.
🐶 Therapy dogs help children develop confidence in a safe and supportive way.
Why Do Some Children Struggle with Confidence?
Fear of failure – Worrying they’ll get things wrong or be laughed at.
Low self-worth – Not believing in their abilities.
Past negative experiences – Struggling due to previous rejection or bullying.
Social anxiety – Feeling too self-conscious to participate in activities.
How Therapy Dogs Build Confidence
🐾 Encouraging small successes – Teaching dogs simple commands helps children feel capable.
🐾 Providing a non-judgmental friend – Therapy dogs never criticise or judge.
🐾 Supporting social interactions – Helping children feel more comfortable engaging with others.
🐾 Boosting resilience – Encouraging children to try again even when things don’t go perfectly.
📩 DM me today if you’d love to help children gain confidence through therapy dogs!
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