[spaypets]

I also concur with Kiwi. You might look for someone with a therapy dog that they bring to hospitals and nursing homes.

Also, maybe start reading books about dogs. The book I'm Safe with My Pet offers good tips about knowing a dog's body language (I know because I helped them keep it accurate!). The authors are Wendy and Paul Gordon -- it's part of the I'm Safe series. I have a feeling that knowlege is power with your dd. If she has the tools to understand, maybe she'll feel more comfortable. You might want to look at some dog training books and videos that focus on dog behavior and body language.

And of course, there's always Lassie. Walmart has some videos of the old shows for $1.