Dallas
Therapy Dog | Canine Good Neighbour (CKC)
She/Her
Working alongside her handler Christina, Dallas is here to offer a gentle, calming presence—supporting regulation, connection, and a sense of ease in the therapy room.
Meet Dallas
Dallas is a 4-year-old F1 Goldendoodle who has been training alongside Christina since she was just 3 months old to become a therapy dog team. She brings a calm, friendly presence into sessions, offering comfort, co-regulation, and connection.
Outside the therapy room, Dallas is full of personality—she’s known to sneak croissants from her 2-year-old twin human siblings, loves her stuffies and a good game of fetch, and will happily hold your hand (her favourite trick). You’ll often find her on long sniff walks or running freely at the park, doing what she does best—helping everyone slow down just a little.
Dallas Offers Support Through:
Calm Presence
Co-regulation
Ease & Comfort
Building Safety
Play & Lightness
Companionship
Quiet Companionship
Connection without Words
Right for You If...
You're a dog person (or dog curious), and feel a little more at ease with one nearby
You like the idea of connection that doesn’t require words (and the occasional paw to hold)
You don't mind the possibility of a curious nose, or a stolen snack story
More About Dallas
Becoming a therapy dog is a thoughtful, ongoing process—not just a personality trait. Dallas began her training as a puppy at just 3 months old, learning how to feel comfortable, calm, and responsive in a wide range of environments.
Her training focuses on a few key areas:
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Temperament & regulation – staying calm, grounded, and gentle around people of all ages, especially in emotional or unfamiliar situations
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Obedience & responsiveness – reliably following cues, even with distractions in the room
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Social awareness – reading human body language and responding in ways that feel safe and supportive
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Desensitization – getting used to different sounds, movements, mobility aids, and therapy settings so she can remain steady and predictable
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Consent-based interaction – learning to approach gently, give space, and follow the lead of each person she meet
Dallas continues to build these skills alongside Christina, her handler, through ongoing practice and real-life experience in and outside of therapeutic settings.
