A little extra comfort
for your visit
Because a friendly face and a wagging tail can make all the difference.
We know visiting can feel overwhelming for some people, our therapy dogs are here to help you feel at ease.
Gentle & Hypoallergenic Friendly
Meet our four-legged
companions
Whether you’re feeling nervous before your appointment, would appreciate company while you wait, or simply find animal comforting, our dogs are in training to make your experience feel easier .
This is Fred!
Fred is a gentle giant with a calm demeanor. He loves being around people although his favourite thing to do might just be having a good sleep.
Superpower: Deep resting and calm
Favourite Treat: Anything Olive eats
This is Olive!
Olive is a soft and sweet. She loves cuddles, attention and making new friends ready to brighten your day.
Superpower: Cheerful tail wags & soft curls
Favourite Treat: Pig Ears
Zero Pressure Policy: Some patients love having them nearby. Others prefer a dog-free visit, and that’s completely fine. Your comfort is our priority!
Reception support team
Gentle Hellos in Lytham St Annes
Always supervised, calm and ready to brighten your dental appointment
Currently in Training: Our dogs are undergoing formal support training and love greeting patient friends in our reception area on selected days.
How can they help
your visit
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Pre-Appointment Calm
Sit together in our peaceful reception area before your name is called to ease pre-treatment nerves
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Positive Distraction
Sifting your focus away from clinical sounds toward the gentle, friendly animal lowers stress hormones
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Warm Environment
Helps The Lytham Dental Clinic feel less like a clinical environment and more like a welcoming sanctuary
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Optional Hello & Cuddle
If you’d like to stroke or pet them while waiting, they are happy to share gentle affection
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You Are In Control
You choose exactly how much or how little interaction you wish to have. Every step is up to you.
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Tailored Planning
By selecting your preference early, our reception and clinical team adapt the timing for your appointment
Coming in for an appointment? Select how you feel about seeing our therapy dogs in reception, and we’ll log it on your account.
Tell us your preference
How can we help you feel comfortable?
If you’d like to talk through additional anxiety-management options, request an appointment to discuss ways to help you or sedation options
Therapy Dogs at
The Lytham Dental Clinic
Everything you need to know about our reception therapy dogs in training.
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Currently our therapy dogs in t6raining greet patients exclusively in our main reception area on selected days. They do not enter sterile clinical treatment rooms unless specifically pre-arranged and clinically appropriate.
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We completely respect this! Simply select “Dog-free visit” on our preference form. Our team will ensure the dog is resting in a separate staff area during your appointment time.
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They are currently Therapy Dogs in Training. They are undergoing gentle, professional temperament and socialization training under continuous handler supervision.
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As they are in training, therapy dog availability varies depending on their rest schedules and training days. Telling us your preference helps us plan as effectively as possible!