Therapy Dog Talk

Upstate New York Therapy Dog team Kara and Walter on Cobberdogs and the importance of insurance for volunteers.In this sixth episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I talk with Kara Conway Love, Founder of Dog Like Me, and her amazing Australian Cobberdog, Walter, about their unique journey to becoming a therapy dog team. We dive into their experiences, the impact of Covid-19, and the various environments where therapy dogs can volunteer.In this episode, we discuss …The difference between a Labradoodle and an

Adele and her Therapy Dog Rosie know what it takes to pursue a career in Animal-Assisted Social Work.In this fifth episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Adele Saka and her charming mini Australian Labradoodle, Rosie, about their inspiring journey into the world of Animal-Assisted Social Work. We discuss how Adele discovered this fulfilling career path and how she prepared Rosie to become an excellent therapy dog.In this episode, we discuss …What Adele looked for in selecting Rosie as a Therapy

Maddie is training her Toy Goldendoodle Jovie to partner with her in Animal-Assisted Therapy as a Social Work Therapy Dog.In this fourth episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I spoke with Maddie and her Toy Goldendoodle, Jovie, about their journey to become a Social Work Therapy Dog team. Maddie, a recent Masters in Social Work graduate, shares how she discovered Animal-Assisted Social Work through a certificate program at Slippery Rock University.In this episode, we discuss …Maddie's plans for Animal

Certified Animal-Assisted Counseling team Maggie and Dorothy are spreading joy at work and through volunteering.In this third episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I’m joined by Dr. Maggie Dou and her Australian Labradoodle, Dorothy, about their experiences as a Certified Animal-Assisted Counseling team in San Antonio, Texas. We talk about their training, volunteer work, and the happiness they bring to others.In this episode, we discuss …How Dr. Maggie learned about incorporating dogs into her counseling

What’s it like to be a Therapy Dog in Training? Taylor is here to share her experiences and expectations with her Labradoodle.In this second episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Taylor about her adorable Australian Labradoodle, Benson, and their journey as a Therapy Dog team in training. We dive into Taylor’s experiences with therapy dogs while leading a college chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and how it inspired her to pursue therapy dog work with Benson.In this

Have you ever wondered what to expect when volunteering as a school Therapy Dog team?In this inaugural episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Dr. Barbara Volkatis about her Goldendoodle, Carmel, and their incredible experiences volunteering as a school Therapy Dog team through Therapy Dogs International (TDI). We dive into their journey from working with a trainer to help Carmel overcome her unruly behavior to discovering her potential as a therapy dog for children.In this episode, we discuss …How