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Therapy Dog Talk

Join us weekly to talk with Therapy Dog teams and researchers around the world about the impact they"re making in their area.The Therapy Dog Talk podcast originates as an Instagram Live series on @therapydogtalk. Find out more at therapydogtalk.com.

kids & family pets & animals

All Episodes

23:39

Sarah + Sepi: A future Animal-Assisted Therapy team...

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2023/02/14

Licensed Therapist Sarah Steelman plans to partner with her dog Sepi for Animal-Assisted Therapy in Las Vegas.In this 65th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Sarah Steelman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a PhD in human development, and her Whoodle, Sepi. We discuss their plans for Animal-Assisted Therapy in Las Vegas and how Sarah intends to incorporate Sepi into her private practice and professional trainings.In this episode, we discuss …How Sarah’s love of dogs led her to a

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28:16

Laura + Jameson: A Therapy Dog team working in...

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2023/02/10

Dr. Laura Pedersen partners with her mini Aussie Jameson to implement Animal-Assisted Interventions in corrections.In this 64th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Dr. Laura Pedersen and her miniature Australian Shepherd, Jameson. We talk about their work with Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) in a place that helps people with mental health problems who have been in trouble with the law. They have made a special program that brings therapy dogs into one-on-one and group therapy sessions.In

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21:41

Mindy + Woody & Hayes: A network of Zen Therapy Dogs...

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2023/02/02

Mindy and her dogs Woody & Hayes founded a network of Zen Therapy Dogs to connect volunteers in Orlando.In this 63rd episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Mindy and her two hounds, Woody and Hayes. We talk about their volunteer work in Orlando, Florida, where they’ve worked with many organizations like Advent Health, Orlando International Airport’s Paw Pilots program, Give Kids the World, nursing homes, first responder visits, bereavement camps, children’s reading programs, and as emergency

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25:16

Sara + Stevie: A Therapy Dog team in training in...

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2023/02/01

Sara and her Golden Retriever puppy Stevie are practicing for Therapy Dog work in assisted living facilities in Canada.In this 62nd episode of Therapy Dog Talk, chat with Sara and her Golden Retriever, Stevie, about their journey to become a therapy dog team and their experiences practicing in assisted living places in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Sara shares why she wanted to do therapy dog work with Stevie and their plans to get certified by Therapeutic Paws of Canada. She also talks about the Canine

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17:36

Aakash Lonkar: A leader growing Therapy Dog programs...

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2023/01/19

Aakash Lonkar is growing Therapy Dog programs in Mumbai through the Animal Angels Foundation and shares what it takes.In this 61st episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Aakash Lonkar, a Director at Animal Angels Foundation. He manages operations and training for therapy dog programs in Mumbai. We talk about what it takes to be successful in this area. Aakash tells us how he started working with therapy dogs and how important it is to choose dogs based on their friendly nature and ability to give

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22:52

Mel Trueblood-Stimpson: A professional focused on...

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2023/01/04

Mel shares their insights on growing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice in Animal-Assisted Therapy.In this 60th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, with Mel Trueblood-Stimpson, who is a Scientist, Consultant, Charity Director, and Certified Animal-Assisted Therapy professional in Ohio. Mel works with animals and focuses on making things more equal for everyone in the world of science. They also work with their therapy partner, Bowie, a special Norwegian Forest cat mix.In this episode, we discuss …How

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30:29

Dena + Petey: A tripod Therapy Dog team in Oklahoma.

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2022/12/31

Dena and her tripod Therapy Dog, a Pitbull rescue she named Petey, are helping to teach acceptance.In this 59th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Dena and her inspiring Pitbull rescue named Petey, a tripod Therapy Dog who’s changing lives with his big heart. Together, they’ve completed over 300 therapy dog visits and earned Petey the AKC title of Therapy Dog Excellent. We discuss the importance of a dog’s temperament for therapy work, share a touching story of how Petey helped a child find

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38:20

Tara + Juno: A Therapy Dog team who found the right fit.

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2022/12/28

Finding the right fit as a Therapy Dog team can be challenging, but for Tara navigating that journey with Juno has been worth it.In this 58th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I talk with Tara Hoover and her 14-year-old Chocolate Labrador, Juno. They have been volunteering together in Pittsburgh for 10 years with Therapy Dogs International and Alliance of Therapy Dogs. We chat about finding the best place to volunteer and how they learned that hospitals were perfect for them.In this episode, we discuss

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24:26

Minal Kavishwar: A leader pioneering Animal-Assisted...

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2022/12/24

Minal Kavishwar pioneers pet therapy and Animal-Assisted Counseling in India through the Animal Angels Foundation.In this 57th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I talk with Minal Kavishwar, the founder of Animal Angels Foundation, about her amazing work bringing pet therapy and Animal-Assisted Counseling to India. Minal tells how she created Animal Angels in 2003 and did the first research on animal therapy in India with her therapy dog, Kuti.In this episode, we discuss …Where Minal sought out research

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25:04

Woofers Snow & Sky: A Therapy Dog initiative in...

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2022/12/22

Eva and Sandra are reaching children in India through their Therapy Dog initiative Woofers Snow and Sky.In this 56th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Eva Veroeveren, who co-founded Woofers Snow and Sky. We talk about her amazing work with therapy dogs in Ahmedabad, India. Our conversation focuses on how therapy dogs help kids and teach them to be mindful.In this episode, we discuss …How Eva and Sandra are reaching children in India with their Therapy Dogs.What it has been like to pave the

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15:21

Katee + Coco & Cici: A Maltese Therapy Dog team in...

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2022/12/10

Katee enjoys volunteering at Phoenix Children’s Hospital with her Maltese Therapy Dogs Coco and Cici.In this 55th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Katee and her two charming Maltese therapy dogs, Coco and Cici, about their incredible volunteer journey at Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH). We focus on their experiences working together as a team and the impact they’ve made on the lives of the children they visit.In this episode, we discuss …Why Katee began volunteering as an escort for other

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22:27

Dr. Taylor Chastain Griffin: A mental health...

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2022/12/06

Dr. Taylor Chastain Griffin saw a need for further research in Animal-Assisted Interventions and jumped right in.In this 54th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I spoke with Dr. Taylor Chastain Griffin, a mental health professional and leader in the field of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI). Taylor shares her journey of combining her love for people and animals into a fulfilling career, and her passion for standardizing AAI through research and collaboration.In this episode, we discuss …How Taylor

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29:58

Dr. Colleen Dell: A human-animal bond researcher in...

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2022/11/30

Canadian researcher Dr. Colleen Dell has spent the last decade studying the human-animal bond alongside her animal partners.In this 53rd episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Dr. Colleen Dell, a Canadian researcher at the University of Saskatchewan and the Centennial Enhancement Chair in One Health & Wellness, about her work in the human-animal bond field. Dr. Dell has published numerous articles and even given a TEDx Talk on therapy dogs and recovering from addiction.In this episode, we

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19:54

Kailey + Leo: A school counseling Therapy Dog team.

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2022/11/26

School Counselor Kailey shares the impact that her Certified Therapy Dog Leo makes when she brings him to work with her.In this 52nd episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Kailey and her Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, Leo, about their work as a therapy dog team in two different elementary schools in Kansas City, Missouri. Kailey, a school counselor, shares how Leo’s gentle nature and ability to connect with people made her believe he would be a great therapy dog.In this episode, we discuss …How

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18:23

Jake + Echo: A LA County Fire Peer Support Therapy...

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2022/11/22

Ending firefighter mental health stigma through the LA County Fire Peer Support Team with Jake Windell and Echo.In this 51st episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Los Angeles County Firefighter Jake Windell and his 5-year old Yellow Labrador, Echo, about their amazing work together to break the mental health stigma for firefighters through the LA County Fire Peer Support Team.In this episode, we discuss …Where Jake found his inspiration to bring a Therapy Dog onto the team.How other departments

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24:51

Maggie + Nicole: A team with 15 years of Therapy Dog...

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2022/11/19

Volunteering for nearly 15 years with her dog Maggie has CPDT-KA Nicole Ellis brimming with Therapy Dog stories to share.In this 50th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I spoke with Nicole Ellis, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer based in Los Angeles, and her two amazing dogs, Maggie and Rossi. We focus on the incredible therapy dog work Nicole and Maggie have done together over the last 15 years, sharing heartwarming stories that will inspire and motivate.In this episode, we discuss …What inspired

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12:47

Adam + Sophie: A Therapy Dog team in Melbourne,...

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2022/10/20

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to become an Australian Therapy Dog team, Adam is here to share his experience.In this 49th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I spoke with Adam Szmulewicz, a Social Worker in Australia, and his wonderful Golden Retriever, Sophie, about their inspiring journey as an Australian Therapy Dog team. They work together to bring joy and healing to those they meet, and we dive into their experiences and the training process.In this episode, we discuss …Why Adam thought Sophie

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15:14

Lena + Birdie: A first responder Therapy Dog team in CA.

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2022/10/06

Lena and her Sheepadoodle Birdie are gearing up for base camps and fire season as a First Responder Therapy Dog team.In this 48th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Lena, Associate Director on the board at First Responder Therapy Dogs, and her adorable Sheepadoodle, Birdie, about their incredible volunteer work with First Responder Therapy Dogs and Alliance of Therapy Dogs in Northern California. We focus on their experiences at base camps during fire season, providing emotional comfort to

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20:49

Taylor + Benji: A library therapy dog team in...

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2022/10/04

Taylor helps children grow their confidence to read out loud with her Therapy Dog experience Books with Benji.In this 47th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Taylor and her 105 lb Great Pyrenees mix, Benji, about their amazing volunteer work with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs in North Carolina. We focus on their participation in the Paws to Read program and their own unique reading sessions called Books with Benji.In this episode, we discuss …Where Taylor found Benji and volunteered to rescue

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15:58

Lindsay + Tucker: A school therapy dog team in New...

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2022/09/22

For Lindsay, becoming a school therapy dog team with her Blue Merle Aussiedoodle Tucker was challenging but worth it.In this 46th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Lindsay and her energetic Blue Merle Aussiedoodle, Tucker, about their incredible journey as a school therapy dog team in New Jersey. Lindsay, a special education teacher, knew from the start that Tucker’s high energy and intelligence meant he needed a job. After witnessing the positive impact therapy dogs had on students during a

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