Where did you find the right fit for your dog? ⤵️
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If you haven’t heard this episode with @tarahoover, it’s a must listen. We talk so much about Tara and Juno’s training journey and how Tara found the right fit for them along the way.
Spoiler alert: Their right fit was at the airport as part of the PIT P.A.W.S. as well as at a hospital.
Sadly Juno crossed the rainbow bridge on May 30, 2023, 6 months after we recorded this episode, but she has sent Ollie to Tara to pick up where she left off so be sure to give her a follow to watch Miss Ollie grow and find her fit in this world.
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Therapy Dog Talk is a weekly series where we talk with pet therapy teams and researchers around the world about the impact they’re making in their area.
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Introduce us to your Therapy Dog! ⤵️
What breed (mix) are they?
What age are they?
What size are they?
I’m the 10 years (and counting) of @laxpups, Heidi Huebner has seen all kinds and sizes join their crew.
This is one of many things we talk about in Episode 86, including how she created the LAX PUP Program and continues to help other airports do the same.
Find it in full at sherrierohde.com/86
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Therapy Dog Talk is a weekly series where we talk with pet therapy teams and researchers around the world about the impact they’re making in their area.
Not sure where to get started as a Therapy Dog team? Check out freeguide.therapydogtalk.com
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How do you know when your dog needs a break? ⤵️
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Kennedy’s dog Remy works alongside her in Animal Assisted Therapy and she’s learned how to tell when she needs a break, even if Remi won’t admit it.
Check out the full episode at sherrierohde.com/85 to hear more of their story and meet her prospect Finn!
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Therapy Dog Talk is a weekly series where we talk with pet therapy teams and researchers around the world about the impact they’re making in their area.
Not sure where to get started as a Therapy Dog team? Check out freeguide.therapydogtalk.com
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How did you decide where to volunteer with your pup? ⤵️
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@kateelauchner always knew that she wanted to get more involved volunteering at @phxchildrens so when she discovered they had a pet therapy program she began volunteering with other teams to see if it would be a good fit for her own dog.
To hear more about how Katee researched volunteering for her own dog to make sure she was making sure her needs were met, check out the full episode at sherrierohde.com/55.
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Therapy Dog Talk is a weekly series where we talk with pet therapy teams and researchers around the world about the impact they’re making in their area.
Not sure where to get started as a Therapy Dog team? Check out freeguide.therapydogtalk.com
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Where is your pup happiest as a Therapy Dog? ⤵️
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Cheyanne knew that her Beagle Mardi would thrive in quieter environments unlike her pup Tiana who enjoys volunteering at the airport and in AACR.
Find out more about their experiences in the full episode at sherrierohde.com/nbd
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Therapy Dog Talk is a weekly series where we talk with pet therapy teams and researchers around the world about the impact they’re making in their area.
Not sure where to get started as a Therapy Dog team? Check out freeguide.therapydogtalk.com
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What advice do you have for a new Therapy Dog team? ⤵️
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Lindsay’s advice from training her pup @_tucker_dood_ is patience. Their training journey was challenging at times but in the end she feels like it was worth it for the impact he brings to her school.
She also highlights that your training journey doesn’t come to an end once you reach your goal of becoming a Therapy Dog team. It’s an ongoing process.
Learn more about their journey, including which buttons Tucker uses to talk at school, at sherrierohde.com/46
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Therapy Dog Talk is a weekly series where we talk with pet therapy teams and researchers around the world about the impact they’re making in their area.
Not sure where to get started as a Therapy Dog team? Check out freeguide.therapydogtalk.com
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How do you help your dog become confident? ⤵️
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Monica of @the.hero.dogs has five dogs and at the time of this recording two are Therapy Dogs. We talked quite a bit about why some of her dogs volunteer and others do not.
What stood out to me is how she respected the youngest pup’s boundaries and practiced consent with those they encountered.
Giving him the choice of whether or not to interact with someone helped to grow his confidence and now he enjoys saying hi and being pet.
Learn more about their story in the full episode at sherrierohde.com/45
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Therapy Dog Talk is a weekly series where we talk with pet therapy teams and researchers around the world about the impact they’re making in their area.
Not sure where to get started as a Therapy Dog team? Check out freeguide.therapydogtalk.com
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Have you ever wondered what to expect when volunteering as a school Therapy Dog team?
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In this inagural episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I sat down with Barbara to hear about her experiences volunteering as a school Therapy Dog team with her Goldendoodle, Carmel. Barbara is a college professor who just wanted to be able to enjoy walking her dog. In working with a trainer, she discovered that Carmel may be a good fit for a Therapy Dog and decided to pursue further training towards that goal. They became a Therapy Dogs International (TDI) team in 2018.
During the pandemic, Barbara not only found time to collaborate with teachers on how to bring innovative pet therapy experiences to the virtual classroom but she also learned how to self-publish her experiences training and volunteering with Carmel. These two books, listed below, are well worth your time but before you run to grab them you want want to miss this episode and the stories she shares of how she’s seen Carmel transform the children they visit.
If you’re ready to learn more about what it’s like to aid a teacher in Animal Assisted Education, through volunteering as a pet therapy team, during a pandemic no-less, let’s dive in:
In this episode, we discuss …
• How Barbara knew that Carmel would enjoy volunteering as a school Therapy Dog.
• The long-term impact Carmel’s visits make on the children she meets.
• Barbara’s experience self-publishing to share the power of pet therapy with more teachers and parents.
Give it a listen and let us know which part you found the most helpful! Don't forget to follow @dr.barb.educator and add her books to your reading list. 📚
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