09/01/2026
Meet COOPER! The newest addition to the NeuroHope team! Cooper is a recently graduated ICAN Facility dog, who has been training his entire 2.5 year life to assist people with disabilities and deliver 1,000+ smiles per day (minimum).
Cooper is uniquely trained to work with three of our clinicians: OT Krista Kaufman, PTA Marshall Sparenberg, and Neuro Exercise Specialist Cole Cooper (no relation 😆) to assist with therapeutic sessions for appropriate clients.
Swipe for a few pics from his FIRST DAY on the job.
1. A trained game of “tug” with controlled pressure, with client Chris who has left arm paralysis. Working on grip and isometric strength as OT Krista monitors shoulder stabilization.
2. Cole works with client Rachel with controlled pace walking, as she practices steady steps and works toward walking her own dog again.
We are thrilled to add “Super” Cooper to the clinic. Be on the lookout for tail wags and wiggles in the gym!
His job title (Chief Happiness Officer, Director of Smile Distribution) is open for suggestions 🤔