article_snippet: He is like a therapist, a very furry therapist,' said Jason's mum, Tanya Freeman.
article_snippet: : Brock is a Golden Retriever who was specially trained by Assistance Dogs Australia to give kids like Jason the love, empathy and companionship that they wouldn't normally get from they peers.
article_snippet: Brock is a Golden Retriever who was specially trained by Assistance Dogs Australia to give kids like Jason the love, empathy and companionship that they wouldn't normally get from they peers.
article_snippet: Assistance Dogs Australia paired Brock and Jason in 2012 and since then Assistance Dogs Australia have formed a special bond .
article_snippet: Jason has flourished since being given responsibility that comes with being a dog owner.
article_snippet: Even when things get too much for Ms Freeman, Ms Freeman 'furry therapist' is always there to comfort Ms Freeman.