Transpensin Express railway therapy dog ‘its element’

A dog owner has started bringing his German Shepherd to act in his role as a railway safguarding lead.

Stephen O’Kalaghan from Sheffield, carrying a six -year -old Nya on the Transpanen Express (TPE) root network, as a box as a box, he had certified him as a therapy animal last year.

“There are lots of benefits that he brings – she can increase people’s mood, help in the feelings of isolation, and reduce the feelings of stress,” he said.

“He has helped me in the past, and I just wanted to roll it to help more and more people.”

Mr. O’Kalaghan, who is also leading the prevention of crime for the operator, spent three months, who register NYA with pets as Therapy (PAT).

He is now “the major part of the customer service pack” according to TPE.

Mr. O’Kalaghan said that he was “proud” TPE became the first train operator with his own therapy dog, and hopefully other railway companies will do the same.

“We know that the rail environment can be stressful for some people, especially those who are insecure,” he said.

“A woman said she was a really difficult day and was suffering from concern quite badly.

“He said [Nya] Created a real difference, broke the negative chain of ideas and improved his mood. He was surrounded with him. ,

Charity said that Pat animals help improve the health and good of thousands of people in communities in the UK.

Volunteers take their certified animals to settings like care homes, dharamshalas and jails, similarly Mr. O’Kalaghan has brought Nya to work.

He said, “Nia loves it – she completely loves nuisance, so she is in her element.”

“And this is always a benefit that some owners have dog biscuits.”

He described it as a “heart -heating initiative”, which “actually puts a smile on people’s faces”.