"Dog's have a way of finding those who need them."

-Anonymous

 

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Theordore and Daisy are Australian Cobberdogs. Fundamental criteria for the breeding, the Australian Cobberdog are the selection of a temperament suitable for a therapy and assistance dog, and a hypoallergenic coat. Daisy and Theodore are wonderful ambassadors for the breed. 

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MEET THEODORE AND DAISY...

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Theodore, 6 years old,n and  Daisy, 5 years old, have an uncanny ability to sense emotions and respond with the unconditional love only a dog can demonstrate. Both "Canine Clinicians" hold AKC Titles of S.T.A.R Puppy and Canine Good Citizens.  They have earned  their AKC Novice and Advanced Trick Dog Titles and are working towards their Advanced designation.

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Like his "co-therapist", Miss Dominique, Theodore is an avid "Footie Fan". He can spend hours watching Atlanta United, Chelsea, and AFA, and on occasion Inter Miami CF now that Leo Messi is playing for the club. A true "southern gent", Theodore loves a good bow tie.

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Daisy is a focused ball of energy and perfect self-esteem builder. She can swim and hike for hours. Like her "co-therapist", Miss Renee, she is a fan of college sports, especially basketball (GO Bruins!). Daisy always has something to say after points are scored or a questionable call has been made. She loves Daniel Tiger, being brushed, playing dress up and has never met a treat she did not like. 

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ABOUT AAPT...

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Animal Assisted Play Therapy (AAPT) is a full integration of play therapy with animal-assisted therapy, primarily for mental health/psychotherapy and education purposes. It is valuable in helping children, adolescents, and adults, and can be provided for individuals, groups, and families. NOT ALL CLIENTS ARE CANDIDATES FOR ANIMAL-ASSISTED PLAY THERAPY.  Just as engaging with any type of therapy, assessment, evaluation, and mutual agreement is made in type and frequency.

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AAPT has been defined as “the integrated involvement of animals in the context of play therapy, in which appropriately-trained therapists and animals engage with child, family, & adult clients primarily in play interventions aimed at improving the client’s psychosocial health, while simultaneously ensuring the animal’s well-being and voluntary engagement in the process. Play and playfulness are essential ingredients of the interactions & the relationship” (VanFleet, 2013). The feature that most distinguishes AAPT from other forms of animal assisted therapy (Chandler, 2012; Fine, 2010) is the systematic inclusion and encouragement of play and playfulness as the primary means of expressing feelings, developing relationships, and resolving psychosocial problems (VanFleet, 2008; VanFleet & Faa-Thompson, 2010, 2014).