Silly Saturday: Animal Assisted Counseling of Indiana
Therapy Dog Adventures:The Great Peanut Butter Caper š„
Therapy Dog Adventures We Didnāt See Comingā¦
At AACI, every therapy session is guided by care, compassionāand occasionally, a whiff of peanut butter. Sadie, our beloved Saint Bernard therapy dog, may be known for her gentle presence and intuitive supportā¦ but sheās also earned another title: Snack Bandit Extraordinaire. šµļøāāļøš¶
Yes, todayās story is all about therapy dog adventures and one jar of peanut butter that mysteriously disappearedā¦
The Peanut Butter Goes Missing
It started as a normal day. One of our clinicians brought in a jar of peanut butter for a snackāand possibly a few licks for Sadie as a treat. The jar was left momentarily on a side table.
Five minutes later? Gone.
Lid? Missing.
Sadie? Sitting suspiciously stillā¦ with a little smear on her snout.
Bustedā¦ but So Loved
Sadie was caught red-pawed (or should we say, peanut-butter-pawed). No scolding necessaryāher eyes already said it all: āI regret nothing.ā
The room burst out laughing, and the mood lifted instantly. For one teen who had been struggling to open up during their session, Sadieās antics became the perfect conversation starter.
Thatās the magic of therapy dog adventuresāunexpected moments of lightness that open the door to trust and connection.
Why Laughter Matters in Therapy
While we take our work seriously, we know healing doesnāt always have to feel heavy. Moments like the Peanut Butter Caper remind us that:
š¾ Laughter reduces anxiety and tension
š¾ Shared stories build rapport
š¾ Joy is a therapeutic tool
Whether itās a missing snack or a surprise slobbery kiss, Sadie brings authenticity into the roomāhelping clients feel grounded, welcomed, and safe.
Silly, Sweet, and Full of Support
Therapy animals like Sadie arenāt just presentāthey participate. They mirror, they connect, and sometimes… they steal your peanut butter. But that playfulness often brings just whatās needed: relief, joy, and space to heal.
Want to see what Sadieās up to next?
Book your session and join the journey of paws, progress, and a little peanut butter.
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