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Meet Our Therapy Dog

Meet our friendly in-house therapy dog, Dobby! At Strive Dental Studio, we know the presence of a sweet, calming furry friend can provide an instant mood boost and help patients of all ages feel more at ease. That’s why, in addition to our modern amenities and commitment to complete hospitality, our Waxhaw, NC dental office is proud to welcome an in-house therapy dog who is happy to provide gentle comfort and support to our patients of all ages.

The presence of a therapy dog has been proven to minimize feelings of stress or pain, supporting a better overall mood for your dental experience. Our therapy dog is well-trained, friendly, and available for a pet or a snuggle during your next dental visit! If you’d like the comforting company of a furry friend at your next dental appointment, ask us about scheduling with our therapy dog.

About Dobby

Hi peeps!
I am Dobby — just Dobby — the in-house therapy dog at Strive Dental Studio.

I am named after the famous house elf from Harry Potter. Just like Dobby the house elf, I am cute, goofy, very loyal, and have big ears!

My mama is a dentist — that means she takes care of people’s teeth and makes them feel happy and confident. She says she loves making people’s lives better. Maybe one day my mom will fix my huge underbite! Also, for the last 3 years my mom has enjoyed saving lives by fixing something called sleep apnea. I don’t know much about it, but I do love to sleep…

My favorite thing in the world is FOOD! I am a foodie and love all kinds of food, especially chicken, peanut butter, and bread. My favorite drive-through item is a puppuccino from Starbucks. However, I do not like green things called veggies very much — yuck! I also do not like crispy things. I tried one once and it poked me, and I now I turn my face away if someone offers me chips. No thank you!

If you have any treats though, please come say hello to me! I am at the office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. I do like to have a day off on Tuesdays; as you can imagine, socializing and being this cute does get tiring.

When I’m not at work, I love going on long walks — checking out all the new smells wherever I go is really fun. I especially love chasing squirrels and rabbits in Freedom Park!

My favorite part of my day is definitely when I’m at work with my mom, though; you may call me a workapawlic, but I have the best job in the world! I love meeting new people and making new friends at the office. I also like office meetings because I get table scraps from everyone at the office — whenever they need help finishing their meal, I am always happy to help clear their plate.

My favorite part of my job has to be getting hugs from and being petted by our awesome patients. I love belly rubs, back rubs and itches in that spot right behind my ear — if you can find that spot, I am in heaven!

If you are nervous about being here to visit the dentist, don’t worry! I felt the same way when I first arrived, but everyone was very loving and kind to me, and I got used to sounds and smells. Now, I love being here. These ladies are awesome! And if you ever need a little extra reassurance, I’m happy to lend a helping paw and sit by you during your appointment at Strive Dental Studio.