Reframing how we think & talk about recovery, rest, & enrichment after dogs go home.
Everyone means well. The dog is home. The pet parent is overwhelmed. Now what?
Why This Exists
Most discharge conversations focus on what not to do.
Less time is spent helping clients understand how to support calm behavior, emotional regulation, & rest once the dog is home, especially during prolonged recovery.
This page is intentionally not yet a finished toolkit.
It’s a starting point.
A place to rethink how we talk about recovery and what dogs and caregivers actually need to succeed after discharge
Our Approach
This space is designed to do two things:
Prompt a shift in how recovery is discussed from restriction-only language to supportive, realistic guidance.
Invite veterinary & behavior professionals into shaping what recovery enrichment client communication should look like.
Rather than handing out generic instructions, the goal is to spark:
🐾 better questions & clearer language
🐾 more achievable plans for life after discharge
What You’ll Find Here
A starting point for clearer recovery conversations before, during, & after discharge
A Mindset Shift
Short prompts that encourage clearer, more realistic conversations about calm, rest, & recovery at home, especially when “keep them quiet” isn’t enough.
Shared Language
Simple, plain-language framing that veterinary teams & behavior professionals can use consistently with clients.
Thoughtful Examples
Real-world scenarios that highlight why recovery enrichment matters, not just what to restrict.
Clear discharge communication + thoughtful recovery enrichment = better outcomes
Featured Education
Becoming a Vet-Trusted Trainer: Recovery Enrichment That Works
This live webinar with That Dog Friend founder, Theresa Tessier, explores how enrichment and cooperative care can support recovery without undermining medical goals.
Designed for trainers and certified behavior professionals who want to:
align more effectively with veterinary teams
support calmer, safer recoveries
improve client follow-through after discharge
Registration includes access to the recorded session..
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If this resonates, especially from a clinical or professional lens, this is where you can help shape what comes next.
Pro Founding Friends
Bring clinical reality into how calm, rest, and enrichment are explained.
Be part of rethinking recovery beyond “keep them quiet .”
Lend your professional voice to clearer, more realistic client guidance.
Join early to help influence what recovery enrichment education becomes.
