All About Dog Therapy

In this video, taped at Whale Park in Cannon Beach, Oregon, the therapy team of Tommy the Schipperke and Bella the human celebrate their victorious re-certification as a dog therapy team by Pet Partners. Bella discusses the different types of therapy dogs and what training is required for each. She also reads an inspirational piece about what dogs bring out in people and why that is beneficial.

Facing Grief

In this newsletter Bella discusses the deaths of her beloved 14.5 year old Corgi Grace and 10 days later her nearly 94 year old father, and her empowering decision to have her own memorial service for her father, as she is estranged from the rest of her family. Bella also discusses some techniques she is using to assist with her grieving process, such as Progressive Relaxation.