
Buddy
Good Boy, and Calming Presence
Buddy isn’t just “cute” — he’s a therapeutic presence some people find helpful when:
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nervous systems are on high alert
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trust is hard to build
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words aren’t enough
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bodies need grounding before talk can begin
Buddy’s calm vibe, gentle presence, and warm energy often help people:
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Slow their nervous system down
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Feel safer in their body
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Regulate overwhelm
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Connect to the present moment in a nonverbal way
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Ease into therapy when words feel hard
Some people find that having Buddy around makes thinking feel easier — like the nerves relax just enough to breathe.
Buddy doesn’t sit in your lap unless you invite him. He isn’t there to perform tricks — he’s there to be:
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a calm body in the room
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a soothing presence when your nervous system is tense
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a nonjudgmental witness to your experience
Therapy is hard work. Strategic, supportive presence — like Buddy’s — can help make that work feel doable.

Buddy is a therapy dog who:
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Is skilled in regulated presence (not overly energetic)
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Is supervised and supported by the therapists at all times
He’s not there to replace therapy — but many clients notice that their bodies start to settle faster when he’s in the room.