Bailey Hooper | Animal Assisted Therapy| Christchurch New Zealand

Bailey Hooper

Animal-Assisted Therapy Dog


about me

I began my life running through the paddocks on a farm in Gisborne. Luckily for me, I was born as a Labradoodle – the most wonderful of breeds! Since moving down to Christchurch, I’ve been hard at work training to be a therapy dog. Currently, I am training to get my ‘Canine Good Citizen Certificate’, which is recognised by Dogs NZ. This training will take me around two years to complete!

I love helping people feel calm when they are anxious and have the most gorgeous expressions (everyone says so!). I am able to come along to individual therapy sessions to help people feel supported and loved while they are processing their experiences, and at the very least, I can be a lovely distraction!

In my spare time I like to explore every part of nature that I can find, have cuddles with people, and snuggle soft toys.

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Training and qualifications

Canine Good Citizen Certificate – Silver and Gold (currently completing)

Canine Good Citizen Certificate – Fundamentals and Bronze

Canine Good Basics