Nov 26, 2024 - World
Smile to go: Pup to the rescue
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Aldo the Lab helps kids stay calm during their appointments. Source: via Noticias Telemundo
Kids in Ecuador have an ally when visiting the dentist, the 8-year-old Aldo, a Labrador who works as a therapeutic dog during appointments.
State of play: Aldo's human, the dentist and pediatric orthodontist Glenda Arias, says the dog has five years of experience and emotional support training.
- Arias says she thought of having the pup help kids in her office when, while traveling, she saw similar therapy dogs in other medical facilities.
- Aldo travels with Arias from her office in Quito to the one in Guayaquil, the two biggest Ecuadorian cities, per local media.
