Hi! I'm Nori

I'm a 3-months old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy, and I dream of becoming a Therapy Dog.

I was chosen specifically because of my mild temperament, joyful demeanour, and a drive to learn. Animal-assisted therapy offers a multitude of benefits and is backed by research. Dogs are generally highly attuned to people and often notice your emotions even before you do. When I am older, I am hoping to be able to alert you to your own distress and offer a sense of calm and grounded presence. Petting me or having me nearby might help you regulate your nervous system.

For now, my training is focused primarily on learning to politely wait while humans are talking. Please do not pay attention or give eye contact until you are done talking and it's our turn to play. When I am not busy napping and chasing my tail, I might want to interact with you but please wait until I am calm (no jumping or barking). If you share a home with a dog, I am so happy for you! At this time, I am not ready to make friends as I am not fully vaccinated, so please leave your pup at home.

Availability

I will be accompanying Marina to the office on most days starting September 28th and I will be available for Walk-n-Talk therapy from time to time.

Health & Safety

I care a lot about health and will be up to date with my vaccines and veterinary visits. Please note that I am not hypoallergenic. Please let Marina know if you are allergic to dogs. While I am a good girl and I stay calm most of the time, I am also an animal and, from time to time, I may nip or jump. Please let Marina know if you have any fear or discomfort around dogs.