Meet Yahtzee

Breed:  Lab x Rottweiler

Barking from:  Christchurch

What's up dog?

Yahtzee is the Chief Happiness Officer at our Prehabilitation & Recovery clinic. She has a super ability to sense those with chronic pain and anxiety and seeks them out to just 'be' with them to add a calming presence. She encourages those rehabbing from Injury to step out of their comfort zone with her gentle playfullness, allowing them to be distracted from pain associated with Injury and move more naturally in a session, helping them to learn to trust their natural movement and have a positive experience which leads to far better outcomes in the long run. Our clients love having her in the clinic and many come in early to their sessions to spend time with her either for some fun play or just cuddles.

2024 NZ Top Office Dog Award

Judging and criteria

This award will be judged on:

Purpose

Four-legged support can be shown in multiple ways and furry forms in the workplace, and this award celebrates a supreme dog that supports their people to do their best mahi. We are looking for a top office dog with tail wags, affectionate licks, playful walks and that special presence that boosts their owner and co-worker’s mental health while contributing to a positive work culture. They may be a work from home dog, an office dog – or a hybrid pooch! 

Reach

Is the dog dedicated to improving the life of one human, or an entire team?

Impact

How big an impact does this dog have in the workplace? Explain how much your canine friend has improved mental health at work or office culture, and give examples of how they have made an impact. 

Quirky

All dogs are special. Does your dog possess a superpower? Please note their special talent or a trick they perform on demand.