Phantom is a retired racing greyhound, who first showed his therapeutic chops at the Greyhound Rescue Centre in Liss with his calming influence on other greyhounds. After four years as a family pet, he found a second career, volunteering as a PAT “Read to” dog in the Solaris Nurture Unit at Bohunt School in Liphook.
Kate Fairweather meets Phantom and his owner, Erika Harris, for a Sunday morning coffee by the lake, at Petersfield Heath’s cafe, the Plump Duck.
Phantom’s steady temperament had made him a hit at Bohunt School, where he is a regular fixture, bringing cheer to the school community every Monday morning.
Find out how to volunteer as a Pets as Therapy dog in our interview with Patricia Bland, published last year and at the Pets as Therapy’s website.
Do you work your dog or dogs?
If you would consider talking to Kate about your dog’s working life, she’d love to hear from you! Just email team@shineradio.uk or leave Kate a message on 01730 555500.
Lovely interview.
What an interesting subject and an amazingly eloquent interviewee.
Thank you darling brother for your not at all biased review!
Brilliant interview ,loved learning about Phantom !
Just about to ” lie down and have a nap ” .
Thank you for your comments! It was a privilege to meet Phantom – a wonderful dog.