Therapy dog brings smiles to Sierra Vista High School

On his way down a hallway at Sierra Vista High School, Dood the dog stopped at an open door leading to a culinary class — presumably, smelling some...

November 29, 2022
1:18 AM

On his way down a hallway at Sierra Vista High School, Dood the dog stopped at an open door leading to a culinary class — presumably, smelling something he wanted — and peered inside. 'Not culinary, buddy,' Principal Jessica Lovell told him. The 2-year-old goldendoodle trotted back into the hallway and continued on to their destination: the school's 'Zen Den' wellness room. It's the second school year that Dood has been the therapy dog at Sierra Vista in southwest Las Vegas. He helps provide an outlet for students to combat their anxiety — particularly, following the COVID-19 pandemic and distance learning.

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