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 Dogs often can reach people and children who have withdrawn from the world.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
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