noun
therapy dog
A dog trained to provide comfort and affection to people in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, etc. The Japanese term 癒し犬 (iyashi inu) is a synonym.
See also: 癒し犬
病院でセラピードッグが患者を癒やしている。
Therapy dogs are comforting patients at the hospital.
セラピードッグの訪問は高齢者に人気がある。
Visits by therapy dogs are popular with the elderly.