Animal-Assisted Therapy

A Little About Cooper

Cooper is my partner in therapy, and a huge asset to Vine Counseling, LLC. To give some background on this gentle but crazy soul.... Cooper is a four-year-old Golden Retriever and has undergone several years of training with the Fort Collins Dog Wizard in order to be a therapy dog. Cooper has been certified through The Alliance of Therapy Dogs for two years. Cooper undergoes yearly testing along with daily training to ensure his skills and behavior are up-to-date to work with clients. When Cooper is not working, he enjoys hiking, getting zoomies, baking in the sun, and cuddling with his toys outside.

Why Animal-Assisted Therapy?

Increases client motivation and engagement in therapy.

Provides a sense of security, emotional support and belonging.

Increases client self-esteem and confidence.

Promotes relaxation by lowering blood pressure, heart rate, and increases oxytocin.

Fosters an environment to learn frustration tolerance and anger management techniques.

Increases ability to develop empathy, forgiveness, nurturance and responsibility.