Therapy dogs spread happiness, love, and cheer to people who otherwise might be lonely, sad or slow to heal. This is the journey of Cayman, a longhair miniature dachshund and his journey and experiences visiting becoming a therapy dog.
Did you know that pet visits often spark good memories of a person's own pets? Dogs often can reach people and children who have withdrawn from the world. It's been suggested by science that petting a dog can lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and stress, and promote healing.
Registered Name: GCK's Five O'Clock Somewhere
Breed: Dachshund
Variety: miniature longhair
Color: clear (ee) red, a.k.a "American Cream"
DOB: 04/19/08
Where owner acquired: Gentry's Celtic Kennels in Duette, FL
Date of Adoption: 06/14/08
Price Paid: $650 plus $60 for microchipping
Titles Held: working as a therapy dog with PAWS Ministry; aiming on training for CGC title and novice rally-o title
Vet: Dr Bradley at Miracle Mile Animal Hospital
Spayed/ Neutered/ Intact?: neutered
Daily Diet: Wellness brand dry dog food- Small Breed formula
Supplements: NuVet Plus wafer daily; tbsp of cottage cheese or plain organic yogurt daily mixed in dry food; canned Solid Gold Green Beef Tripe once in a while;
Favorite Treats: my homemade liver treats; cow hooves and ears- NO RAWHIDE IN THIS HOUSE!; homemade all natural sweet potato chews
Favorite Toys: his blue squeaky seahorse stuffed toy
Favorite Things to Do: follow me all through the house- he is my shadow; wrestle with Roxy and Zoey; romp through the grass; cuddle; give kisses and high-fives
Dislikes: baths, nail trims and having his teeth brushed; being stuck out on the patio looking in through the French door windows when I am in plain view in the house
Likes: to chew up my daughter's pacifiers; sleeping in my bed; going to doggy-park; doing tricks for treats; going for a car ride or walk
Interesting Tidbits: has a bedtime of 8 pm, on the dot, and wakes me up every morning at 5:30 am, whether I am working or not, with a wet and sloppy kiss; he will sit on your feet if you are in the kitchen preparing food- its like he is making sure to keep you as close as possible...it can be a little annoying at times but I still find it very endearing
4 comments:
Thank you for the cool award!
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Kisses
Addie
That is a clever one Shawna. So cute! Of course we love listening, or rather reading about you and your loved ones no matter what. Luv you tons!
Thank you so much for the award. I love it. I enjoy reading about Cayman. You obviously love the little guy a lot.
What's not to love about us doxies?
Ruby
I love the award, but don't understand how to give or receive it.
Love your blog!
http://luvmydachshunds.blogspot.com/
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