Meet Lincoln (Linc), the registered therapy dog, who frequents the office with his best friend Kim Heiar, to provide canine companionship to our clients. Linc is a hypoallergenic Goldendoodle who enjoys providing affection, comfort, and support to our clients. Linc has grown up in a loving yet busy Midwest family exploring and thriving as a member of their family and participating in a variety of activities and frequently meeting new people. While Linc is a great companion for anyone who loves canine support, he seems to particularly skilled at working with our adolescent clients. His mellow temperament and eagerness to please makes Linc a calming and relaxing presence in the therapy setting.
Linc holds his therapy dog certification, is a Good Canine Citizen sponsored by the American Kennel Club and holds the Trick Dog Certification from AKC. Linc is currently working on his contact hours to reach his goal of becoming a AKC Distinguished Therapy Dog earning him the Therapy Dog Distinguished Title, (THDD).
In his spare time, Linc enjoys activities with his human family, dreaming of someday catching that neighborhood squirrel and spending time with his elderly canine brother who is a mixed rescue.
If you are interested in meeting Linc or would like to benefit for the presence of a canine companion in session please reach out directly to Kim at Kim@GrowInBalanceWellness.com.