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Originally Posted by paulapoo I manage an Internal Medicine doctor's office. Not the most likely place to see a dog at work. But luckily, the practice is owned by the docs and they are both dog people. I bring my boys in once a week. I put a baby gate up in my office and bring their bed. They are very well behaved and get to visit all the patients. There was one patient, I've known her for many years, she practically ran down the hall to get to Otis. She has a poodle. She just loved on him, and kissed him. I kind of conducted a test the last day. Out of 28 patients, there was only 1 that didn't smile when they saw him. I'm not sure what the therapy dog criteria are in Indiana, but it's definately something to look into. Whenever I have my boys around, I am noticably LESS STRESSED! That's a proven fact. More business owners should consider it as a way to boost moral and decrease stress!! Let's do our part to increase awareness on this topic. |
That is so funny you say that! I took Sparks tow ork with me yesterday. He had to stay "zipped" up for a while so as not to distract the kids because they go nuts over him and need to concentrate on their skate. I then took him to my second rink to be on the ice and coach. I have been very edgy lately andf (I feel) not as patient as I could be with the kids. I was having a BLAST yesterday. Joking around, unlimited patience, just having the BEST time coaching. I always have the best time coaching when Sparks is with me...I just figured that out. It must be the "therapy" part.
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