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Therapy Dog Presentation

Therapy Dog Presentation

From the

Student Therapy Dog Team

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What can the therapy dog do for you?

You can pet them when…

    • you are sad or having a bad day.
    • You need help to you calm down.
    • you are struggling.
    • you are mad.

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When can you pet the therapy dog?

  1. Find them in front of the office each morning.
  2. In your classroom with teacher permission.
  3. Outside at recess.
  4. In the hallway (if you’re not in line).
  5. Your teacher can make an appointment with Mr. Sammons.
  6. With your teacher’s permission, ask during free time.
  7. If the dog is in the library, ask to pet them.

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How to Ask to Pet the Dog

  • Politely
  • Quietly and softly
  • Shouting or be loud

Let us show you!

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Ways to Approach the Dog

  • Walking
  • Quietly
  • Slowly
  • If you are sick
  • Stomping or angry
  • Running
  • Loudly

Let us show you!

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Good Ways to Pet the Dog

  • Count to 3
  • Brush him softly and calmly
  • Pet the back or belly
  • Do not put your hand in the dogs face to smell or lick.
  • Do not use a high, squealing voice when talking to the dog.
  • Don’t hug the dog
  • Don’t put your face in his face.
  • Do not hit the dog
  • Do not pull the tail or ears
  • Don’t pet his face

Let us show you!

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Good Ways to Leave the Dog

  • Wave, but not in his face
  • Walk away quietly
  • Use kind words

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  • Don’t run away from the dog
  • Don’t be mad
  • Don’t brag
  • Don’t yell

Let us show you!