Therapy Dog Visit! 🐾

Our Therapy Dog Visit is a unique and engaging opportunity for clients to learn and grow through positive interactions with trained therapy animals. This special event will take place at the clinic and is proudly sponsored by the HALO Foundation of OKC.

During this event, clients will participate in structured and therapist-guided activities that incorporate the therapy dogs into their sessions. These interactions support the development of communication, social, and emotional regulation skills. Clients may practice requesting to pet the dog, giving simple directions, commenting, and engaging in shared attention with both the therapist and the animal. The presence of therapy dogs can also help reduce anxiety, increase motivation, and encourage participation in therapy activities.

In addition, clients will work on learner readiness skills such as waiting for their turn, following directions, and respecting boundaries—both with peers and the animals. Therapists will use these moments to reinforce appropriate behavior and promote safe, positive interactions.

Overall, the Therapy Dog Visit provides a calming and motivating experience that supports skill development while creating meaningful and enjoyable moments during the therapy day. 🐶💙