Dental therapy dogs can decrease a patient’s blood pressure and heart rate, reduce anxiety and stress, and improve their overall mood. This, in turn, allows them to interact more easily with staff.
Plenty! Both Gizmo and Gadget are available for hugs and cuddles before, during, and after your appointment. If you’d rather not, that’s fine as well—we understand dogs aren’t for everyone!
In order to be a licensed dental therapy dog, a dog must undergo special training. This is to ensure they have a good temperament, a calm demeanor, and can behave in different environments—in this case, a waiting room or dentist’s office.
Dogtor Gizmo’s calendar proceeds benefit local animal shelters, such as Orphan Angels, Because You Care Inc., and Canine Partners and H.O.P.E rescue.
It was a picture pupfect day for Presque Isle — blue skies, warm sun, soft sand, and all our toys packed into mom's trunk and ready to go!
While other dogs might play hooky on such a beautiful Tuesday, we wuff what we do! For some, the dentist's office is not exactly a day at the beach, but we are here to wash away their fears and make those smiles sparkle like the sun on the waves!
Happy summer everyone!
- Gizmo and Gadget