Scooter
Assistant in Training
Morale Officer & Resident Therapist Dog
Breed: Brussels Griffon (obviously)
Scooter is our youngest recruit and newest addition to the team. He is already taking his role very seriously and when he’s not doing zoomies he is taking a nap under someone’s desk or sneakily stealing a cushion.
As an Assistant in Training, he’s learning the ropes and mastering the art of emotional support, therapeutic presence, and perfectly timed head tilts. Scooter may still be working on his impulse control, but what he lacks in experience he makes up for in heart, humour, and an unshakable belief that every visitor is his new best friend.
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Qualifications
– Currently enrolled in “Puppy 101: How Not to Eat the Client’s Shoe”
– Working toward Provisional Registration as a Good Boy™
– Has mastered basic commands: sit, stay, look adorable -
Clinical Experience
– Shadowed senior therapy dog for 2 whole naps
– Has provided comfort to at least 14 humans (and 1 bewildered cat) -
Works With
– Kids who like fluff
– Adults who forgot to smile today
– Therapists who secretly just want to hold a puppy -
Special Areas of Interest
– Sensory-based interventions (heavy on the licking)
– Expert in locating the one squeaky toy you tried to hide
– Ongoing research into the structural integrity of shoes
– Enthusiastic participant in snack detection and quality assurance -
Outside the Clinic
– Still learning to distinguish tissues from treats, but his heart’s in the right place
– Often found offering moral support during lunch breaks (especially if snacks are involved). -
Publications
– Contributed paw prints to several therapy notes
– “A Beginner’s Guide to Zoomies” – Co-authored with Pingu
– “Chew First, Ask Questions Later”