Anxiety Detection
Finley is trained to recognize the scent of cortisol, which increases during times of stress and anxiety. Working in partnership with leading organizations like Medical Detection Dogs UK, his abilities help Dr. Bourget provide personalized care across his oral surgery practices.
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Helping Patients
Finley's presence in surgical settings helps reduce patients' anxiety and stress at Dr. Bourget's clinics in Gander, Dartmouth, and Truro, leading to better overall outcomes and faster recovery times.
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Finley's life
Beyond his crucial role in Dr. Bourget's oral surgery practice, Finley enjoys the simple joys of being a dog while maintaining his professional training as a medical scent detection service dog.
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Watch Dr. Louis Bourget and trainer Bill Grimmer discuss how medical scent detection dogs like Finley are transforming patient care in oral surgery. Learn about the science behind cortisol detection and its impact on surgical outcomes.
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About Finley
A Heart of Gold, a Nose for Nerves: Finley's Gift
Finley possesses a remarkable gift – the ability to sense human emotions through scent. His keen nose detects subtle changes associated with anxiety, allowing him to identify and comfort patients experiencing worry before their procedures at Dr. Louis Bourget’s oral surgery clinics in Gander, Dartmouth, and Truro. With a heart as warm as his fur, Finley provides a calming presence, easing anxieties and fostering a sense of peace.
Remarkable gift
Finley senses emotions through scent.
Keen nose
Detects anxiety-related changes.
Comforts patients
Identifies worry before procedures.
Warm-hearted
Provides calming presence.
Eases anxieties
Fosters peace.
Human emotions
Detected via scent
The Science of Serenity
The Invisible Language of Scent: Decoding Anxiety with Finley
Finley’s ability to detect anxiety stems from his exceptional sense of smell. Trained to recognize the unique odor of cortisol, a hormone released during times of stress, Finley acts as an early warning system at Dr. Louis Bourget’s oral surgery practices.
This innovative approach, supported by research from leading institutions like Medical Detection Dogs UK, allows for personalized care and intervention throughout the surgical journey.
Olfactory receptors in a dog's nose
Successful procedures with Finley
Increase in infection rates with Finley's presence
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From Fear to Serenity: A Pawsitive Surgical Experience
Research has shown that a calm mind and relaxed body contribute to a more positive surgical experience and smoother recovery. Finley’s presence has a profound impact on patients, replacing apprehension with tranquility. He offers a comforting paw, a reassuring gaze, and a gentle spirit, helping patients feel safe and supported before, during, and after their procedures.
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