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Pug Therapy
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  • About
  • Get Involved
  • Contact
  • Events
  • Want Pug Therapy?
  • Canine Good Citizen Info

Why Pug Therapy?

Dr. Sibelia introduces Pug Therapy and why she created our organization.

About Us

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Mission

"Canine Therapy for all"

Our Team

Our Mission

Our Mission

Meet Our Canine Therapists and Human Members!

Our Values

Our Mission

Our Values

What Drives Our Work with therapy dogs

our mission

What Pug Therapy Aims to Accomplish

At Pug Therapy, our goal is to provide canine therapy services to people in need. We believe that everyone can benefit from canine therapy, and want to expand our outreach to as many groups and communities as possible near Oceanside, CA. 


Interested in Our Mission?

Visit our Get Involved Page for volunteer opportunities

get involved

Open Board Member position! take minutes at online meetings & make a difference! click to inquire

Open Board Member position! take minutes at online meetings & make a difference! click to inquire

Open Board Member position! take minutes at online meetings & make a difference! click to inquire

Open Board Member position! take minutes at online meetings & make a difference! click to inquire

Open Board Member position! take minutes at online meetings & make a difference! click to inquire

Open Board Member position! take minutes at online meetings & make a difference! click to inquire

our team

meet our canine therapists and human members!

Freyja

Freyja is a 4 year old pug who completed her Canine Good Citizen test last year! She loves cheese, long walks, and getting lots of love and pets from her human friends. Freyja is undergoing more extensive training to help her become an even better Therapy Dog.

Sekhmet

Sekhmet is a 13 year old pug with some medical issues so she is semi-retired, making cameo appearances only. Sekhmet spent a few years a Service Dog for a person with pain and depression before becoming a Therapy Dog where she has worked for many years bringing joy and love to clients of all ages.

Dr. Sibelia Chaiyahat

PsyD, LCSW

Dr. Chaiyahat is the president and founder of Pug Therapy. With over 20 years of experience as a mental health therapist, her goal is to help people heal through canine therapy.


President and Secretary


Dogs: Freyja and Sekhmet 


Karen Richmond

Secretary


Cats: Pumpkin, Waffles, and Peaches

Gina McGrath

Marketing/Promotions



Johnny Rivera

Treasurer




Carolyn Marsden

Dame at Arms




Annelise Wright

Board member




our values

What Drives Our Work

At Pug Therapy, our core values are passion, dedication, and service. We are committed to spread the love and joy that animals provide to every group in the community. This includes  schools, assisted living homes, resource centers, community events, and more. Our work is guided by our goals to celebrate every diverse corner in the community by foster happiness, healing, and alleviation.


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