At Zoothérapie Laval we believe in the natural connection between humans and animals, and we use this connection to help our clients improve their mental health and well-being.
Being around a dog, considered man's "best friend", does have mental health benefits. The presence of a dog stimulates, endorphins and oxytocin in our clients, which helps to feel more relaxed and calm, breaking the feeling of isolation and or loneliness.
Bobo is the only dog available at zootherapy Laval.
Bobo is male Pomeranian (Medium size Spitz).
The spitz is described in the FCI standard, (International Cynological Federation), as attentive, lively and attached to its master. The hunting instinct is absent. He is neither fearful nor aggressive.
Bobo was socialized at a young age and for this reason he is not suspicious of strangers and allows himself to be gently petted by everyone.
He is a graduate of the ''Centre Canin International'', he was trained not to bark and masters the following commands, silence, sit, stand, lay down, lay down your head, crawl, dance, turn standing, turn lying down, bang your dead, give the paw and high five, walk to the heel (with or without a leash), go play, come on, jump on that chair, get down, stay and wait for me.
ZOOTHÉRAPIE LAVAL Cynotherapy
zootherapie.laval@outlook.com
T. (514) 919-1747
How is a session with Bobo
The session lasts approximately 1 hour during which the activities can be very diverse:
- Talking with the zootherapist and her dog Bobo
- Education, practice the tricks that Bobo knows and reward him
- Walk practice walking in the presence of the dog
Going for a walk alongside the animal therefore helps to promote mobility while allowing you to experience a moment of great complicity with Bobo
- petting and cuddling the dog
- Receive the dog's unconditional love
During the session the zootherapist will also try to find out about the person's feelings and help him express his emotions.
Can zootherapy cure an illness?
Animal therapy is not aimed at the direct cure of a disease, handicap or other problem, but rather at improving the well-being of the person so that he or she finds benefits in it. It is used in addition to traditional therapies.
The benefits of zootherapy, (pet therapy), are numerous & improve the quality of life some of the benefits observed: better social engagement, meaning that beneficiaries talk more, participate in more activities and smile more; alleviation of stress and oblivion of pain; comfort and calm;
Your Zootherapist:
Sophia Lepage-Morgan is a multidisciplinary artist who has worked extensively with people from diverse backgrounds. She loves and is interested in people and will always be concerned about the well-being of the people she and her dog Bobo accompany.
She is easy to work with, loves the public, has a lot of interpersonal skills and eloquence because she has been in constant contact with various diverse clienteles for several years.
Sophia, has a great facility to communicate with respect, empathy and discretion to allow the person to have full confidence.
She has a great ability to adapt to all types of environments and all types of customers.
Perfectly bilingual, she is fluent in French and English.
FEE
The fee is $65 hour + tax