About Us
Our Mission
Two Distinct Programs
Our Mission
"Canine Therapy for all"
Our Team
Two Distinct Programs
Our Mission
Meet Our Canine Therapists and Human Members!
Two Distinct Programs
Two Distinct Programs
Two Distinct Programs
Animal Assisted Activities and
Animal Assisted Therapy
our team
meet our canine therapists and human members!
Dr. Sibelia Chaiyahat, LCSW
Dr. Chaiyahat is the president and founder of Pug Therapy. With nearly 30 years of experience as a mental health therapist, her goal is to help people heal through canine therapy. Her office is in Oceanside, California.
President
Dogs: Freyja and Petros
Freyja
Freyja is a 7 year old pug who completed her Canine Good Citizen training and certification. She loves cheese, belly rubs, and working in Dr Chaiyahat's office.
Freyja struggles with ADHD and food insecurity at times. She likes to give humans spontaneous French kisses!
Petros
Petros is a 7 year old pug who recently passed his Canine Good Citizen test. He's looking forward to serving more people and giving lots of kisses!
Petros struggles with PTSD so he has had to take a break at times from his work with Dr Chaiyahat. When his symptoms are better he loves to cuddle with clients on the couch and get butt rubs.
Karen Richmond
Treasurer
Cats: Pumpkin, Waffles, and Peaches
Dog: Sunny Sol
April Wenzel
Secretary
BSW Student Intern
Gina McGrath
Board Member
Temp Fosters dogs from the Animal Pad
Sunny
Canine Therapist
Sunny Sol lives in Portland, Oregon and provides AAA to clients in his area. He is training for Canine Good Citizen.
Kathy Rallings
Board Member
Retired
