About Karl
Karl wasn’t your average therapy dog. In fact, he weighed 65 pounds and was a 5-year-old white boxer. He was part of the Companions for Courage program and was also a K-9th circuit dog who appeared in court to offer support for kids who testified.
About Karl
The K-9th Circuit Program
The dogs in the K-9th circuit program were special because they offered a sense of comfort and protection for children who had to testify in a courtroom. US courts now recognize the need for providing trauma-sensitive measures, so therapy dogs are often the go-to solution.
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The K-9th Circuit Program