Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal Assisted Therapy
Meet Guinness, our therapy dog
The impact of a therapy dog goes far beyond a friendly greeting. Guinness brings a level of comfort, emotional safety, and non-judgmental presence into the therapeutic space that words alone simply cannot provide. She serves as a grounding anchor during tough moments, helping to bridge the gap and regulate the nervous system when talking feels like too much.
Meet Guinness, our therapy dog
The impact of a therapy dog goes far beyond a friendly greeting. Guinness brings a level of comfort, emotional safety, and non-judgmental presence into the therapeutic space that words alone simply cannot provide. She serves as a grounding anchor during tough moments, helping to bridge the gap and regulate the nervous system when talking feels like too much.
Full Name
Guinness World Record Egan
Nicknames
G, G bear, Nessy, Loch Ness Monster, and Ginny.
Birthday
May 15th 2025
Breed
Pointador (German short hair pointer/lab mix)
Guinness’s Favorite Things to Do with Clients
Deep-Pressure Snuggles: Curling up close to offer a calming, physical sense of security during sessions.
Accepting Affection: Happily soaking up all the head scratches, pets, and love you have to give.
Showing Off: Enthusiastically working on her newest commands to bring a little joy and lightheartedness to the room.
Playing Fetch: Eagerly engaging in a game of catch to help break the ice or release pent-up energy.
Treat Testing: Expertly accepting treats for a job well done (she considers this a vital part of her co-therapy duties!).
Full Name
Guinness World Record Egan
Nicknames
G, G bear, Nessy, Loch Ness Monster, and Ginny.
Birthday
May 15th 2025
Breed
Pointador (German short hair pointer/lab mix)
Guinness’s Favorite Things to Do with Clients
Deep-Pressure Snuggles: Curling up close to offer a calming, physical sense of security during sessions.
Accepting Affection: Happily soaking up all the head scratches, pets, and love you have to give.
Showing Off: Enthusiastically working on her newest commands to bring a little joy and lightheartedness to the room.
Playing Fetch: Eagerly engaging in a game of catch to help break the ice or release pent-up energy.
Treat Testing: Expertly accepting treats for a job well done (she considers this a vital part of her co-therapy duties!).