Penny is a four-month-old Aussiedoodle in training. In July 2019, she will become a certified therapy dog and be part of Ohio University’s Counseling and Psychological Services therapy dog staff.

Rinda Scoggan, a senior counselor at OU CPS, says that what’s important at the moment is that Penny gets to socialize with others, feel comfortable, and establish trust. After certification, Penny will make appearances with groups at the university and join some campus activities.

Samantha Girvan, president of the OU branch of 4 Paws for Ability and a senior studying forensic chemistry, believes that having dogs like Penny teaches students how to properly interact with therapy animals doing their jobs in public.

Article and photo source: thepostathens.com

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