Riggins
Registered Therapy Dog
(He/Him)
Good Listener | Polite manners | Calming Presence | Patient | Dobby the Elf impersonator | Loves attention and belly scratches | AKC Trick Dog
Riggins is a Belgian Malinois/ Great Pyrenees rescue who traveled around the United States between two different rescues and one foster home before finding his forever home in Maryland. Riggins is now is a registered therapy dog and completed his therapy dog training in September 2024. He also is an AKC Trick Dog, has 6+ months of obedience training, and is furthering his training to learn new skills and to become an AKC Canine Good Citizen.
Riggins loves going for walks, swimming, belly scratches, cuddling, playing with his toys, saying hello to all animals, and eating treats. Riggins joins By Your Side Counseling Services with his therapist handler Ashley Saltzman to provide support and comfort for clients. Ashley utilizes the KADRA Model to incorporate Riggins into treatment to improve clinical outcomes. Learn more about the benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) on our “Services” page!
Please note that the decision to include Riggins in therapy sessions is made at the therapist’s discretion, and may not be guaranteed at every session. If you are interested in exploring the possibility of incorporating Riggins on your therapeutic journey, please reach out to Ashley directly.
Riggins and therapist handler Ashley Saltzman, LCPC, NCC
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