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Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast

For anyone working or interested in animal-assisted services, particularly with therapy dogs, this is the podcast for you!Samantha King is a Psychologist, accredited dog trainer and industry expert in the field of Animal Assisted Therapy with over 10 years of experience. Sam and co-host Max (Therapy Dogs Australia head of creativity) chat amongst themselves and to guests to highlight some of the challenges and golden moments experienced by those working in the industry. Our goal is to provide a free

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All Episodes

147:34

S3.E16 Sonny's LegacyS3

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/11/21

S3.E16 Sonny's LegacyS3.E16 Sonny's Legacy. Sonny, Sam's beloved therapy dog, crossed the rainbow bridge early on Monday morning, leaving behind a profound legacy, too great to put into words on the page. In today’s episode, Sam reflects on Sonny’s incredible career, from guiding her through her personal growth as a young adult, leading them into a caerer in animal-assisted therapy (before most people knew what that was), and inspiring the creation of Therapy Dogs Australia. Join us as we honor

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88:05

S3:E15 Regulation In The Industry – Does It Exist?!

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/11/12

S3:E15 Regulation In The Industry – Does It Exist?!Welcome to the Therapy Dogs Australia podcast. In this episode, Sam and Amy dive into the pressing need for regulation and accountability in the animal-assisted therapy field. They unpack the risks involved, sharing insights on professional responsibility and the importance of setting standards to protect both clients and animals. The conversation also highlights issues around misrepresentation, where unqualified dogs are marketed as therapy

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113:33

S3.E14 Pet First Aid (Guest: Dr. Olga Lynn)

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/10/29

S3.E14 Pet First Aid (Guest: Dr. Olga Lynn)Ready to learn pet first aid with Dr. Olga Lynn? Use this special discount code for 10% off: TDA10 Access the course here: https://drolgalynn.com.au/products/first-aid-courseThis week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam and I are joined by Dr. Olga Lynn, a veterinarian who created an Online Pet First Aid Course. We discuss recognizing early signs of illness in animals, balancing prompt action with a calm demeanor, and handling emergencies during

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50:35

S3:E13 Navigating NDIS - Third Parties, Animal...

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/10/15

S3:E13 Navigating NDIS - Third Parties, Animal ASSISTED Therapy vs 'Animal Therapy'Quick recapSam discusses the complexities of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and its impact on therapy sessions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the distinction between animal therapy and animal-assisted therapy. She also clarifies the role of tools and objects in therapy sessions, and the use of animal experiences in therapy, arguing that therapists should (and do) have the autonomy to use

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S3:E12 Sam's Podcast Recommendations

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/10/01

S3:E12 Sam's Podcast Recommendations. See below the podcast/episodes recommended by Sam! Canine Paradigm: https://thecanineparadigm.com/ - Episode 275 Sam's Interview Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UNthf2HXN7JYogDuu9ua7?si=y3CVGikIQlyji4Woa4Fzfw - Episode 276 Sam's Interview Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16322snDELZESZOFJiYWDn?si=xxIdGJLQSSWRl6SVsVF8bQ - Episode 284: Homeostasis of the brain with Dr. Melanie Uhde:

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73:09

S3:E11 When your first dog doesn't work out. Raising...

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/09/17

S3:E11 On the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast today, Sam had the opportunity to speak with Sue Clarke-Smith, a social worker and child and family practitioner who originally did our Clinical course with her senior dog Mickey and upon deciding the work would be too demanding for him, Sue made the decision to instead adopt a rescue puppy called Fonzi who has now graduated as a therapy dog to work alongside her. They discuss on-going training and preparations when starting an outdoor practice and the

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94:40

S3:E10 Nurture Your Therapy Dog’s Personality &...

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/08/27

S3:E10 Nurture Your Therapy Dog’s Personality & Hidden Talents With Breed-Specific Care On the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast today, Sam and Max are joined by Azelene Williams, a Counsellor, Social worker and Speaker who will almost always be accompanied by her therapy dog Zayda, a Hungarian Vizsla. Azelene goes into detail of how she brings out the best of Zayda's breed traits and personality for therapy work and meets Zayda's needs as a high energy working dog. Let's get into it! Azelene

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96:14

S3:E9 Dog Breed Genetics: Harness Your Dog’s...

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/08/13

S3:E9 Dog Breed Genetics: Harness Your Dog’s Strengths & Manage Limitations (with Brittany Muscat). Today we have the wonderful Brittany Muscat, also known as The Pet Girl (@iamthepetgirl) on the podcast today to discuss the role of dog breed genetics and how we can harness our dog's strengths while managing their limitations. If you're in the process of choosing a puppy to become a future therapy dog, this episode is definitely for you! Enjoy! www.thepetgirl.com.au FOLLOW US! Interested in

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79:03

S3:E8 GP’s With Therapy Dogs - Incorporating Therapy...

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/07/16

S3:E8 GP’s With Therapy Dogs - Incorporating Therapy Dogs Australia Training Methods Into Your Existing Toolkit. Today on the podcast Sam and I are joined by Dr. Anke Doley, a rural GP in South Australia who works alongside her therapy dog Jesse when seeing patients. Dr. Anke already had previous therapy dog experience and training before she connected with Therapy Dogs Australia, and shares how she incorporated methods she learned with us into her existing toolkit. Enjoy! FOLLOW US! Interested in

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74:09

S3:E7 Building Confidence & Resilience In Therapy Dogs

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/07/02

S3:E7 Building Confidence & Resilience In Therapy Dogs. Today Sam is joined by Max O'Neill, owner of Down Under Dog Trainer, to discuss building confidence and resilience in current therapy dogs as well as in young dogs with a possible future therapy career. If you want to get in touch with Max you can head to his website www.downunderdogtrainer.com for more info. Enjoy! FOLLOW US! Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit

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92:00

S3:E6 Assessing Therapy Dog & Handler Teams

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/06/18

S3:E6 Assessing Therapy Dog & Handler Teams Today on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam and I discuss the assessment process for our courses, to assist those who may not understand the importance of the criteria and what we look for before we can pass a therapy dog and handler team from our courses. FOLLOW US! Interested in studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for more information or get in touch with us today by emailing info@therapydog.com.au and

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88:32

S3:E5 Decompression For Therapy Dogs With KONG...

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/05/14

S3:E5 Decompression For Therapy Dogs With KONG.Welcome back to the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, you're in for a treat because we have a very cool conversation lined up today with Brittany Muscat from KONG Australia! We're going to be discussing the importance of decompression and enrichment for our therapy dogs and how the KONG Company product range can assist with those activities, whilst also encouraging our dogs to express their natural behaviours in a safe way. These tips and tricks are going

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92:50

S3:E4 AAT In Private Practice With Kids

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/04/30

S3:E4 AAT In Private Practice With Kids. Today on the podcast Sam and I have a chance to speak with the lovely Maddi McLean. A psychologist who works predominantly with kids, alongside her therapy dog Maple in private practice. We explore and discuss animal-assisted activities that can be incorporated into therapy sessions and the challenges and joys that go along with that. I'll also note that there is a slight abrupt ending to this episode because we did go over time but let's get into it. FOLLOW

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77:07

S3:E3 Tips When Bringing Home A Puppy

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/04/16

S3:E3 Tips When Bringing Home A Puppy. Welcome to another episode on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast! Sam got a new puppy that she's raising to be a Livestock Guardian dog and it's been an absolutely crazy first week. There's a lot of overlap and common considerations when raising a puppy, regardless of what future you intend for them and we're going to dive into that today. Enjoy! FOLLOW! Interested in studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for more

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115:41

S3:E2 Frequently Asked Questions

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/03/26

S3:E2 Frequently Asked Questions. So today on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, we're going to make our way through our most frequently asked questions, diving into a whole lot of detail. If you have any extra questions at the end, send us a message on our socials and we'll do our best to answer them for you. Let's tuck in! FOLLOW US!Interested in studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for more information or get in touch with us today by emailing

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99:19

S3:E1 Your Pre-Course Consult Questions Answered!

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2024/02/27

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast. Kicking off 2024, Sam and I are offering this podcast as a free resource for those who think they may need a Pre-Course Consultation before studying with us. We cover frequently asked questions and Sam runs through what a Pre-Course Consult entails so that you know what to expect and to find out if you even need to book one. Let's just say, you're welcome. Enjoy! FOLLOW! Interested in studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our

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68:22

S2:E16 Future 'Therapy Dog' Puppies: Avoid The...

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2023/10/11

S2:E16 Future 'Therapy Dog' Puppies: Avoid The Workplace! Should you take your puppy into a workplace or school environment if you want them to become a therapy dog? Short answer is no. In this episode, Sam goes deep into why we, at Therapy Dogs Australia, will never recommend taking the risk of bringing your puppy into the environment you want them to work in before they are trained and assessed. Listen in to learn why! Other Podcast Episode Mentions: S1: E3 DON'T MAKE THIS COMMON MISTAKE! Taking

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93:39

S2:E15 Clinical or Community: Which Course Is Right...

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2023/09/27

S2:E15 Clinical or Community: Which Course Is Right For You?Clinical or Community: Which course is right for you? Today Sam and I take a deep dive into our two main courses at Therapy Dogs Australia and answer some frequently asked questions we receive from individuals who are looking to study with us. Let's get into it!FOLLOW US!Interested in studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for more information or get in touch with us today by emailing

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71:43

S2:E14 Bush Adventure Therapy (With A Therapy Dog)

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2023/09/12

S2:E14 Bush Adventure Therapy (With A Therapy Dog) Today on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, we chat with the adventurous Josh McLean, a Social Worker and Bush Adventure Therapy Facilitator with Geelong Adventure Specialists who also brings his therapy dog Myrtle along with him on some of those adventures. Get comfortable and let's get into it! https://www.geelongadventurespecialists.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE! Interested in studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for

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55:10

S2:E13 Farm Stay & Trains At Therapy Dogs Australia.

Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast ·

2023/08/29

S2:E13 Farm Stay & Trains At Therapy Dogs Australia. Welcome to another epsiode on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Today Sam and I will be sharing more information about our new Farm Stays & Training service on offer at Sam's hobby farm in Queensland, specifically for our therapy dog community. There will be some uncontrolled laughing and training stories included in this, so we hope you enjoy it. SUBSCRIBE! Interested in studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website

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