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So, I know it is almost kind of the "new thing" to register your dog as a Therapy Dog and literally take him or her everywhere you go. I noticed thi s poppin' trend about a year ago and was torn. Part of me thought it was brilliant, because those that know me best, know I am an animal advocate and dogs are considered "Pack Animals", which means they do NOT like to be left alone. It is all too common for people to get a dog and then be gone 8 hours at their job, stop at the gym on the way home, let the dog go out to pee around dinner, then head back out into the world for cocktails with friends. I never understood humans that wanted pets, but didn't want to be home with them. I am also anti-crate, but that's another blog. So the point is, I thought this concept was terrific because it allows a dog to be a member of the family, 24/7. The other half felt kinda-sorta-a little bit uncomfortable about idea of "cheating the system," being that I am