HI fans! I went last Thursday to the dementia clinic and mommy and I did our third formal "program" for the adults on "how to take care of a dog", having them remember memories of their own dogs, their dogs' names, etc and also showing them how to do tricks and treat me!
We then turned on the Dog Tales Video and showed them the segments of mommy and I in the video. It was great. Everyone loved the show and enjoyed petting me and bringing me around the guests or "patients". This is an out patient facility so it worked out well.
I enjoyed everyone and one man was funny and ended up chewing on one of the treats so they had to hurry and take it out of his mouth!!
Anyways, they didn't remember we did this program a few times...so that is the good news! I'm so happy I can be there for them and offer emotional support!
xoxo
Rocky the angel Therapy Dog!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
A visit to the Dementia Clinic: Not always perfect!
HI everyone,
Mommy took me to the OPICA clinic a week ago. I just wanted to tell you that it is not always a "perfect" match or experience. That particular day two things happened: 1. a lady there had a temper tantrum and was banging her fists loudly on the coffee table. She scared me and had to be taken aside in another room to calm her down. 2. I sat with a man I normally like and when I saw my mommy walk away, even though she was truly just sitting on a couch, I got so insecure, I leapt off his lap and ran to her and stayed by my side!
I guess I express this so as to show you people considering allowing your dog to be a therapy dog to "expect the unexpected"! Not all days go perfectly and not all days will your dog be in the mood to entertain others! This is a major realization! Don't pressure yourself! Just know that people, patients, kids you entertain or just have a dog play with are not always in the mood to do so!
We're going again in a week or so and I"m sure we'll be "raring to go"!
All is well! It's just part of my job as an angel therapy dog and I take this job seriously!
xoxo
Rocky the angel therapy dog!
Mommy took me to the OPICA clinic a week ago. I just wanted to tell you that it is not always a "perfect" match or experience. That particular day two things happened: 1. a lady there had a temper tantrum and was banging her fists loudly on the coffee table. She scared me and had to be taken aside in another room to calm her down. 2. I sat with a man I normally like and when I saw my mommy walk away, even though she was truly just sitting on a couch, I got so insecure, I leapt off his lap and ran to her and stayed by my side!
I guess I express this so as to show you people considering allowing your dog to be a therapy dog to "expect the unexpected"! Not all days go perfectly and not all days will your dog be in the mood to entertain others! This is a major realization! Don't pressure yourself! Just know that people, patients, kids you entertain or just have a dog play with are not always in the mood to do so!
We're going again in a week or so and I"m sure we'll be "raring to go"!
All is well! It's just part of my job as an angel therapy dog and I take this job seriously!
xoxo
Rocky the angel therapy dog!
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