Familiar faces on telehealth

Meet Lisa’s therapy dogs.

Milly, Ruby and Dave were once part of Lisa’s therapy practice when she saw clients face to face. Now that Lisa works by telehealth, they are often nearby and may occasionally appear on screen to say hello.

Milly, Dave and Ruby, the three therapy dogs

Life in the background

A familiar presence from time to time

Milly, Ruby and Dave are often nearby while Lisa works online. From time to time, one may wander into view or jump onto Lisa’s lap for a quick hello before getting back down.

Their cameos are brief and spontaneous, adding a little warmth without becoming part of the therapy itself.

Meet the team

Three dogs, three distinct personalities

Milly, a tan and white therapy dog wearing a pink harness

The calm, confident leader

Milly

Milly was the first of Lisa's therapy dogs and is the oldest of the three. She is very much the calm, confident leader.

Milly loves hunting, chasing balls and spending time outdoors. Beach trips and bushwalks are her favourites, and she brings the same calm nature home with her.

On telehealth days, Milly is often the quietest of the three. She may settle near Lisa and occasionally appear on screen before heading off again.

Ruby, a black, tan and white therapy dog wearing a red harness

The gentle heart of the group

Ruby

Ruby is the middle child and the gentle heart of the group.

She is incredibly sweet and affectionate, and will often lie on her back as if to ask for a tummy rub. Her quiet nature makes her a lovely background presence on telehealth days.

Ruby also has a subtle mischievous streak. She is so sweet and unassuming that you may not immediately realise she is quietly chewing a hole in your blanket, so Lisa keeps a close eye on her creative moments.

Dave, a brown and white therapy dog wearing a blue harness

The affectionate youngest member

Dave

Born May 2025

Dave is Milly’s son and the youngest member of the team.

He is affectionate, cuddly and extremely motivated by food. Dave takes greeting Lisa very seriously, and his enthusiastic hellos often include plenty of licks.

During telehealth sessions, Dave is the most likely to jump onto Lisa's lap for a quick hello before getting back down.

A little lightness

Dogs of TikTok

See more of Milly, Ruby and Dave, including Dave bringing the outside inside on a rainy day.

See the dogs on TikTok