Emma, Evee, and Tyra are part of the Théla team — not office pets, not a gimmick, but three dogs who genuinely make the space feel a little softer for the people who walk through it. Here's a proper introduction.

All three are based at our Markham clinic. Curious how they're actually involved in sessions? 

Evee

Bernedoodle, 2 years old

Evee is the first one to greet you, and she means it. She's active, warm, and genuinely thrilled every single time someone walks through the door — the kind of enthusiasm that's hard not to smile at, even on a hard day.

In a few words: Enthusiastic. Warm. Never plays it cool.

Emma

Bernese Mountain Dog, 2 years old

Emma takes a minute to warm up — she might bark when she first meets you, which is just her way of saying "who's this?" Give her a moment and she settles right in, and once she has, she's yours. She has a particular habit of sitting on your foot and staying there until you notice her and give her the attention she's decided she's owed.

In a few words: A little shy at first. Extremely persistent about hugs.

Tyra

Saint Bernard, 8 months old

Tyra is our newest arrival — a rescue who joined us as a Christmas baby in 2025, and has been settling into the team for about two months now. She's a genuinely enormous cuddler, with a habit of trying to sit on you rather than next to you, which is a lot of dog to have decide that. She's currently in training and shadowing sessions, and she's already won over everyone she's met.

In a few words: A gentle giant. Still growing into her paws — literally.

Why Dogs Are Part of Our Team

Therapy can bring up a lot — difficult memories, big emotions, moments where words feel like too much. A calm, warm animal in the room can help in ways that conversation alone sometimes can't: lowering stress, offering grounding, and creating a kind of safety that doesn't require any explanation.

Emma and Evee are active, trained participants in sessions when it's a good fit. Tyra is currently in training and shadowing, working toward the same role.

A Few Practical Things

  •  Allergic or just not a dog person? Totally fine — sessions without any of the dogs present are always available, no explanation needed.
  • Want them in your session? Just let your therapist know, and they'll figure out what makes sense together.
  • Visiting the Markham office? You may see one of them in the waiting area or hallway even outside of session time — say hi.

Say Hello

If you're curious what canine-assisted therapy could look like for you, or you just want to know more about the team (four-legged members included), we're happy to talk it through.