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Want to be a Therapy Dog Handler?

Traci Lawman
May 26, 2023

Check out this article from Real Simple to get a bird’s eye view of what it takes!

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A Dog Walks into a Nursing Home

Traci Lawman
April 28, 2023

I was standing in the turquoise waters on the island of Aruba when a woman walked up next to me. We started to chat and our conversation quickly turned to dogs. She had taken classes to certify her dog as a therapy dog. I looked up and thought to myself…I am half way around the…

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Joy of the Visit

Traci Lawman
March 13, 2023

We are 5 minutes from the clinic and Lucy begins to whine. She remembers the last time we visited this location and the joy she gave as well as the joy she received. It’s not just for the patients. The visits are for the doctors, nurses, administration, the caretakers and the patients. Now I know…

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About Me

Hi, I’m Traci!

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Hi, I’m Traci, pictured with Lucy, my Therapy Dogs International (TDI) certified therapy dog.  You could say I am crazy about all kinds of dogs!  This takes me back to my childhood days.  These furry friends were my rock in a home filled with uncertainty.  Throughout my life they have touched my heart in so many ways…I am hoping the content of this blog touches yours.  Now, being a certified therapy dog handler, I can pass joy on to those that can no longer own dogs of their own due to health or living circumstances.  I continue to grow in this field, as I have only been certified for a couple years. I still learn important information everyday.  I feel fortunate to share what I learn through petting, cuddling and comforting those I visit. I feel so blessed to be able to share Lucy and these experiences with them.  And now with you.  Come along with me as I learn, share and grow through the eyes of dogs.  It will be amazing!

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Interesting Reads

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Books, books, books! My library is filled with wonderful non-fiction and fiction books about dogs. Take a look at each book’s review as I share them with you. I hope these reviews intrigue you to purchase copies of your own!

Books of Interest

Stories & Tails

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Lucy and I are certified through Therapy Dogs International – a wonderful organization that gives us a chance to share our dog’s love with those that can no longer live with a furry friend.

Great Stories and Videos

Gifts from the Heart

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Losing a dog, a furry family member, is ruff. I love dogs and photography. Take a peek at the sympathy cards I have created. They are all originals, and from my heart, as I have lost many and remember vividly what each dog I have owned brought to my life.

Gifts
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"If only you knew how much I smell you."
- Valerie Shaff, Author


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