therapydog
nounUK /ˈθerəpi dɒɡ/
US /ˈθerəpi dɔːɡ/
A therapy dog is a friendly dog that helps people feel calm and happy.
The therapy dog visited the children in the hospital and made them smile.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A dog trained to give comfort to people in stressful places like hospitals or schools.
Our school has a therapy dog that sits with kids who feel sad.
3. A calm dog that lets strangers pet it to help them relax.
The therapy dog lay quietly while the old man petted its soft fur.
4. A dog that works with a handler to cheer people up.
The therapy dog and its handler visit the library every Friday.