Kristina Micotti - Dog Therapy: An Illustrated Collection of 40 Sweet, Silly, and Supportive Dogs

Copyright 2022 by Kristina Micotti.

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Dedicated to my husband Andrew, our dog Frankie, and all the dogs in our lives

WE DONT DESERVE DOGS. They are loyal companions that provide comfort, happiness, amusement, and a sense of calm we all need. They dont care if you didnt wash your hair or you ate a whole tray of brownies for breakfast. Dogs will always be there for you, even if it feels like the whole world is falling apart.

As an illustrator and a dog lover, I am constantly inspired by the joy and silliness dogs have brought into my life from my childhood French bulldog, Dwight, who scarfed down a burrito the size of a newborn baby without anyone noticing, to Buster, the rescue dog who came into our lives when we least expected it but needed it the most, to our current dog, Frankie, who brings us unlimited joy and balls. These dogs have not only inspired my artwork but also improved my emotional well-being.

I have dealt with anxiety my whole life. Although I have the tools to help me with my stress and worries, I always find that having a dog on my lap, licking my face and wagging their tail, helps me the most.

This book is filled with forty silly therapy dogs who think the world of you. These therapy dogs are here to give you affection, support, and comfort whenever you need it. They are here to pat you on the back and let you know that everything will be all right.

This dog will go with you anywhere and is 100% comfortable being held securely by your side. They only ask that you occasionally feed them a fry when youre out to lunch or let them run around on their favorite sunny patch of grass. This dog is very chill and will keep your stress level down when you are out and about.

There is something about this dog that makes you think, This dog would really get along with my dad . They bark at you to clean your room and beg you to get your tires rotated. Dad dog will always BBQ your burger exactly how you like it and ask if you had enough water that day (well, did you?). They will teach you how to properly throw the ball and love to spend their Saturday mornings playing catch with you. Proud to be your dad dog, they have no problem bragging about you to their neighbors and dog park buddies.

All your friends will talk about how misbehaved this dog is, but to you, they are perfect. Ten out of ten times, they will try to eat something off your plate and fart immediately after. They will bark throughout your work calls and chase the neighbors cat out of your yard, even when you yell at them to stop. They can be a little stinker, but theyre your little stinkerand theyre happy to stink up your life.

Now this dog can contour. They love makeup tutorials, but love you even more. They are always down to reshape your eyebrows and try out a smoky eye on you before a hot date. Keeping you up-to-date on all the beauty trends, they will make sure you always look your best. Even though makeup is their thing, they still think you are beautiful without it.

To the untrained eye, the mind reader dog looks like its just staring at that crumb on your face, but in reality, it is looking directly into your soul and sensing all your emotional needs. This dog is extremely in tune with your feelings and always knows to give you a kiss when you need it the most. And also will eat that crumb, thank you.