Gaby Dufresne-Cyr

Dog-assisted therapy offers a gentle, supportive space for emotional growth. Working with our trained dogs, students often find it easier to relax, open up, and express themselves. The presence of a calm, trustworthy dog can ease anxiety, improve communication, and help teenagers build self-confidence. Whether someone is struggling with fear, sadness, or social disconnection, the dog’s steady companionship offers a safe path back to trust and connection.

Equine-assisted learning (EAL) sessions are based on social cognitive animal training. Horses respond honestly to how we carry ourselves, they sense our emotions and mirror them back to us. Through quiet interaction, clients begin to develop emotional regulation, patience, and presence. Without ever needing to ride, participants experience the grounded, empowering effects of simply being with a horse, reading their body language, and learning to move in harmony with them. 

Wolf-assisted learning offers something rare and deeply transformative. Wolves, unlike domesticated animals, challenge us to be present. The sessions focus on building boundaries, trust, and self-awareness, all within a safe, and structured environment. The wolves choose to engage, and in doing so, they invite us into a relationship that is honest and unforgettable. A rare and profound experience in trust-building, boundary, and self-awareness, is a guaranteed success.