Dana’s dog Harold is in the office a few days a week, greeting visitors, asking for belly rubs, and spending the majority of his time napping. Dana and Harold are both currently getting trained for animal-assisted therapy. Many people find his relaxed presence in the therapy room supportive and grounding, and Harold really likes to comfort people who are feeling overwhelmed with life. Each person is different, so I am always happy to check in and ask about your experience with Harold in my office.

Dana is training Harold through Collective Canine and taking a therapy animal handler course through Pet Partners. The goal is for Harold to become an official registered therapy animal. Harold is also up-to-date with vaccinations and his vaccination records are available upon request.

Here’s a FAQ.

Q: What kind of dog is Harold?

A: I have no idea! He’s a large rescue mutt, born in 2019. Feel free to speculate on his origins.

Q: Is he safe?

A: Yes. Client safety is my number one priority. Harold is a big non-aggressive softie.

Q: Did you mean to get such a big dog?

A: Definitely not!