So proud of my boy Paz and his special talent for helping traumatized children.

[charlotte bednarsh]

I am so proud of my boy Paz, who is a registered Pet Partner's therapy dog.  Last night Paz provided his special support to a traumatized 7 year old child who was the victim of a violent assault by an adult;  prosecutors at the NYC Family Justice Center in Brooklyn (where I work) needed the child's(victim) testimony in order to indict the person who had committed the assault, and the child was too afraid to speak.  Then Paz appeared, nuzzled right up to the child and worked his amazing magic which helped the child feel safe enough to find his voice and describe the horrific event he had endured.   Way to go Paz......you truly demonstrate the power of the human animal bond!   You have helped so many young, vulnerable victims/witnesses of violent crimes gain power in their lives by achieving justice over the heartless individuals who have committed these unspeakable crimes. Paz, you may look really goofy, but underneath all that curly fur is truly a wise, kind sole with a generous heart who always knows the best way to make a vulnerable child feel safe and comfortable.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Kudos to Paz, and to you, Charlotte. You should be very proud. 

[Leslie and Halas]

You and Paz are amazing.

[F, Calla & Luca]

That is so heartwarming! Yay Paz.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

That is truly wonderful.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Way to go Paz.  I absolutely love this program and hope to go in this direction with AnnaBelle in addition to working hospitals. 

[Kyoko]

I am so happy that your local DA recognize the importance of therapy dog.....

[BG and Gavin]

Charlie, you and Paz continue to inspire me.  Maybe your ears were burning as I did five classroom presentations at the college with Gavin the last two day and in each one I talked about the important work that you and Paz do as an example of the power and efficacy of pet therapy.

[DJ & Chance]

Congratulations, Paz.  We are all proud of you!

[charlotte bednarsh]

I think Paz is just a natural at working with victims.  The minute he enters the District Attorney's building where I work and he assists the children, Paz assumes his "work" mode, and without any cues, always seems to know what is needed. His behavior when working, is truly impeccable.  However, interestingly enough,  when he is not working and playing in the dog park, he sometimes acts as if he has never taken an obedience class.  For instance, when he is running with a ball in his mouth, and I call him so we can leave the dog park, there are times he looks at me as if I am a masked intruder, and makes me feel really silly as he proceeds to romp in the opposite direction.  The "Pet Partners" trainer who trained Paz, says this is really not unusual as working dogs really know the difference as to when they are "on" and "off" duty so to speak.  At the end of the day, Paz, like all our doodles, will always be his sweet, lovable, goofy self!

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Doodles are amazing! Way to go Paz (and Mom).