Visit the Elderly With a Dog
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The best thing to do is to slowly back away from the dog without looking into the dog's eyes. Keep an eye on the dog, but don't look directly at him.
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Invite residents who are able, to take a walk around the property with you and your dog. If they are willing and can handle it, invite them to hold the leash.
Get a small group of people together who have dogs that can demonstrate obedience, agility and tricks, and arrange either an indoor or outdoor demonstration for the residents. Seniors often enjoy these performances and share stories of pets they used to have.
Bring the dogs around to visit individual residents who can’t leave their rooms and give them their own demonstration.
Ask a resident who knits or crochets to make a sweater for your dog. There are a variety of patterns available for knitting and crocheting dog sweaters. Once the sweater is finished they can have the satisfaction of putting it on the dog or watching you put it on. You might also ask a few people you know to bring their dogs so that residents can make them sweaters too. Then you can have a doggie fashion parade to show off their creations.