Meet Theodore – Our Therapy Puppy! 🐾
We’re excited to introduce our newest (and furriest) team member in training — Theodore!
He is currently a playful, curious puppy who is beginning the journey toward becoming a certified therapy dog. In time, Theo will join sessions as a therapy partner using Animal Assisted Play Therapy (AAPT) .
Animal Assisted Play Therapy combines the healing power of the human-animal bond with the natural language of play. Once fully trained and ready, Theo will help children build trust, express emotions, develop empathy, and practice coping skills — all within the safety and connection of the therapeutic relationship.
While Theodore is still learning and growing, he is already experiencing gentle socialization, positive training, and lots of love to prepare for future work with kiddos. The goal is for him to become a calm, confident, and compassionate partner in therapy.
As always, therapy sessions will continue to follow a child-centered play therapy approach — where each child leads the way at their own pace, and the therapist provides a supportive, accepting environment. When the time is right, Theo will join this process, offering warmth, playfulness, and unconditional positive regard in a very special way.
Stay tuned for updates as Theodore grows into the amazing therapy dog he is meant to be.
