West began his mission
The first therapy dog active in educational programs in Oradea
After more than a year of training and evaluation, West successfully passed his therapy dog exam and began taking part in dog-assisted activities for children in Oradea. Together with handler Éva Zita Balogh, he became part of the educational and therapeutic programs run in schools and children’s centers, contributing to the growth of a field that was then just beginning in Romania.