It's such a wonderful time when you see how bringing therapy pets into a school can change the day for everyone. Students, staff, myself, Lucy and May benefit each time we visit the Gateway Program. Today we visited with one student for the full visit. We walked the dogs around the school for awhile and … Continue reading Kearsarge Gateway Program
Dasher goes to the Lyme Clinic to interact with the staff and patients. It is wonderful to see him with the doctors, nurses, staff and patients. He is following in the paw-steps of Plato, my previous therapy dog, who was often taken into into the exam rooms when there was an anxious child.
Dasher accompanied an adult with ASD into a grocery store. This adult had never been unaccompanied in a grocery store. I tasked the adult to purchase three items alone with Dasher. I was in the store but at a distance and out of sight. I had previously accompanied them in the store several times before … Continue reading Ray and Dasher
During the past few weeks Hutch and I have made several visits to both Summercrest Senior Living facility and Woodlawn Assisted Living facility . Both facilities have enjoyed the visits that Hutch and I have had . They would enjoy visits from others and are both located in Newport . One lady was going to … Continue reading Summercrest and Woodlawn
Dasher worked with a child who has reading anxiety. This was his fourth visit and the child is making progress in reading and looks forward to our visits.
One of Our students has been afraid of dogs as you can see the girls, Lucy and May have helped her get over her fear and now she knows the love of dogs.
We are so lucky to welcome 3 new visiting partners this week. Skip Cardigan and his Golden Retriever - Emit. Diane Andrews and Scooter a Border Collie Mix. Chris Miller and a great big Bernedoodle - Hutch. They will all bring many smiles and much comfort to everyone they visit.
When I visit the Epsom Healthcare with Winter, I never know who enjoys the day more; the patients, the employees, the guests, or me. Last week we came across a wonderful lady that we always visit. She loves talking and always thanks us for coming. However, last week she was sitting in the common area … Continue reading Epson Health Care Visit
Ray Chin who will be evaluated with his new canine friend Dasher in a few weeks, sent this to me, he said I could share. Dee, As I was thinking about the fun Dasher and I have had with your classes, something occurred to me. You are teaching us (humans and dogs) to get beyond … Continue reading A letter from a new member
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