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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.

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All Episodes

25:36

Kristin + Winston: An Occupational Therapist and her...

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2022/04/08

Kristin has big plans for Animal Assisted Occupational Therapy with her rescue dog Winston.In this 26th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I sat down with Kristin and her Aussie Coonhound, Winston, about their exciting journey into Animal Assisted Occupational Therapy. We’re also joined by Elise, a Tester/Observer for the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD), and our pups Sunny and Moosh.In this episode, we discuss …What Kristin looked for in a rescue dog with Animal Assisted Occupational Therapy in mind.The

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14:08

Katelyn + Ace: A Junior Handler Therapy Dog team.

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2022/04/07

Did you know Therapy Dog organizations have Junior Handlers and that their requirements differ from adults?In this 25th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Katelyn, a Junior Handler, and her therapy dog named Ace. Katelyn shared her experience as a Junior Handler for the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD), and what it takes to transition from a Junior Handler to an Adult Handler. We also talked about why Katelyn enjoys visiting the local college with Ace and the stories she’s heard from people

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19:25

Tori + Lucy: A Chocolate Labrador Therapy Dog team.

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2022/03/24

Whoever said you cant teach an adult Labrador new tricks has not met Tori and her pups Lucy and Burt.In this 24th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Tori Mistick and her two senior Chocolate Labradors, Lucy and Bruce, about their incredible journey of certifying Lucy as a Therapy Dog at age 6. Tori, who runs the blog Wear Wag Repeat, shares her experiences and adventures with her dogs, proving that you can teach an adult dog new tricks.In this episode, we discuss …How an encounter with a child

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18:55

Jess + Dio: A coach and former Animal Assisted...

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2022/03/17

Ready to hear how a reactive dog let his person know that he didn’t want to be a Therapy Dog? If so, then this is definitely the episode for you.In this 23rd episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I have an insightful conversation with Jess Adams, a mental health therapist and reactive dog coach, and her rescue dog, Dio. We discuss their incredible journey to Animal Assisted Therapy and how Dio’s reactive nature led to the creation of Handlers and Humans, a group coaching program that helps dog owners and

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35:38

Jeena + Juno: A team pioneering Therapy Dog work in...

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2022/03/10

What if I told you that a Husky and her human are on a mission to pioneer Therapy Dog work in Korea? If that sounds intriguing, then this is definitely the episode for you.In this 22nd episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Jeena (aka “Clinger”) and her Unimpressed Husky, Juno, about their inspiring journey to pioneer Therapy Dog work in Korea. Their story began with rescuing Juno just before she was set to be euthanized, and through dedication and hard work, they became a Therapy Dog team.In this

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19:00

Hailey + Darrel: A future Therapy Dog team in...

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2022/03/03

Curious why a future Therapy Dog in Seattle first focused on becoming a skateboarder and certified Trick Dog?In this 21st episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Hailey and her rescue dog, Darrel, as they work towards becoming a certified therapy dog team in Seattle. We dive into their unique journey, where they first focused on trick training and skateboarding before moving on to therapy dog training.In this episode, we discuss …Why Hailey decided to focus on trick training as a precursor to

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18:36

Michelle + Buffy: A children's hospital therapy dog...

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2022/02/24

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Children’s hospital Therapy Dog team and a Pet Partners evaluator? If so, then this is definitely the episode for you.In this 20th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Michelle and her nine-year-old Golden Retriever, Buffy, about their incredible journey as a Children’s hospital Therapy Dog team since 2014 and Michelle’s experiences as a Pet Partners evaluator. Buffy, named after the vampire slayer, truly has a heart of gold and cares deeply for

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13:04

Elise + Moosh: A veteran therapy team and new...

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2022/02/17

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to become a new Therapy Dog evaluator for an organization?In this 19th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Elise and her senior Australian Shepherd, Moosh, about their journey as a therapy dog team and Elise’s recent role as a Tester/Observer for Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD). Elise found our podcast and suggested having an evaluator on the show, so I couldn’t resist inviting her and Moosh to join us!In this episode, we discuss …The mobility of

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21:20

Thea + Bentley: A future Animal Assisted Social Work...

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2022/02/10

Thea is training her Standard Poodle Bentley to partner with her in Animal-Assisted Therapy as a future Social Work dog.In this 18th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I talk with Thea about her journey with her Standard Poodle, Bentley, as they work towards making him a Social Work dog for Animal-Assisted Therapy. Thea tells me how she found out about therapy dogs and her goal to include Bentley in her social work job. We chat about Bentley’s love for meeting people, his need to be calm around new folks,

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18:16

Casie + Kimbee & Kenobi: A GSP airport therapy dog team.

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2022/02/03

Casie and her German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) Kimbee enjoy volunteering on the Orlando Airport Therapy Dog team.In this 17th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Casie and her German Shorthaired Pointers (GSPs), Kimbee and Kenobi, about their experiences as therapy dogs. Casie explains that she began training her dogs for therapy work after losing her sister and has volunteered with them in different places.In this episode, we discuss …What it’s been like to train two German Shorthaired

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12:16

Lori + Luna & Comet: A multi-organization therapy dog...

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2022/01/27

Lori enjoys volunteering in Southern California with her two Therapy Dog Dachshunds Luna and Comet.In this 16th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Lori and her lovable Dachshunds, Luna and Comet. They tell us about their fun experiences volunteering as a therapy dog team in Southern California. Lori explains how she signed up Luna and Comet with different therapy dog groups, Pet Partners and Love on a Leash.In this episode, we discuss …What Lori’s process was like to figure out which settings

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13:31

Melissa + Rainbow: A new therapy dog team in Dallas,...

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2022/01/18

Melissa and her Golden Retriever Rainbow share their excitement about becoming a new Dallas Therapy Dog team.In this 15th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I meet Melissa and her friendly Golden Retriever, Rainbow, as they tell us about their journey to become a new Dallas Therapy Dog team. We talk about their hopes to volunteer in schools and how important it is to find a good place for both the person and the dog.In this episode, we discuss …Why it matters to volunteer somewhere both the human and the

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14:57

Susan + Ace: A college campus therapy dog team.

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2022/01/13

Susan and her little dog Ace enjoy volunteering together in hospitals and as a college campus Therapy Dog team.In this 14th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Susan and her adorable little dog, Ace, about their amazing journey as a college campus therapy dog team. From hospitals to universities, this fantastic duo brings happiness and comfort to everyone they meet.In this episode, we discuss …How she learned about Therapy Dogs while training Ace.How timing is everything when testing your dog

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22:23

Chris + Cole: A music teacher and his deaf therapy dog.

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2022/01/11

Music teacher Chris Hannah and his Pitbull Cole the Deaf Dog are teaching acceptance as a Therapy Animal team in New Jersey.In this 13th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I’m joined by Chris Hannah, a music teacher in New Jersey, and his incredible deaf Pitbull, Cole. Together, they focuse on teaching acceptance and promoting inclusion in their community through therapy animal work with Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs and the Cole the Deaf Dog and Friends Foundation.In this episode, we discuss …The

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16:38

Merin + Dazu: An airport therapy dog team.

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2022/01/06

Merin combines her love of traveling with volunteering as a Los Angeles Airport Therapy Dog team with her Poodle Dazu.In this 12th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Merin and her Standard Poodle, Dazu, as we discuss their journey to volunteering at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the PUPs program through Alliance of Therapy Dogs. We dive into their unique experiences and the rewarding moments they share.In this episode, we discuss …How Merin discovered Therapy Dogs and why

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13:08

Jennie + Harvey: An occupational therapy dog team.

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2022/01/04

Jennie has big plans to partner with her Labradoodle Harvey in her professional work as an Occupational Therapy Dog team.In this 11th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Jennie, an occupational therapist, and her Labradoodle Harvey, who volunteer together as a therapy dog team through Love on a Leash. We explore how Jennie discovered therapy dogs and their recent accomplishment with the #52HikeChallenge.In this episode, we discuss …How Jennie discovered Therapy Dogs and why she chose Love on a

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17:00

Jackie + Mango & Savanna: A first responder therapy...

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2021/12/30

Jackie practices self-care when volunteering as a first responder therapy dog team with her Labradoodle Mango.In this 10th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Jackie Bryla and her amazing Labradoodle therapy dogs, Mango and Savanna. We dive into their unique experiences in therapy dog work in Northern California and their recent certification with First Responder Therapy Dogs.In this episode, we discuss …Jackie’s personal experience that led her to registering Savanna as a Therapy Dog.How Mango

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20:24

Nilda + Mylo: A therapy dog team who re-tested post...

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2021/12/28

Exploring the challenges of Therapy Dog testing after lockdown with Nilda and her Miniature Poodle, Mylo.In this ninth episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Nilda and her miniature poodle, Mylo, about their inspiring journey as a therapy dog team in San Francisco. We discuss how they got started, their volunteering experiences, and the challenges they faced after the lockdown.In this episode, we discuss …The struggle of finding out how to get started as a Therapy Dog and how Instagram helped.Why

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22:22

Erica + Charlie: A shelter dog turned school therapy...

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2021/12/23

Erica and Charlie learned valuable insights on their unexpected journey from shelter dog to School Therapy Dog.In this eighth episode of Therapy Dog Talk, join me as I chat with Erica and her incredible rescue dog, Charlie, about their inspiring journey from shelter dog to school therapy dog. We dive into the ups and downs of their training and discuss the impact of therapy dogs in a school setting.In this episode, we discuss …When Erica realized Charlie was her heart dog and decided to foster

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16:12

Donna + Zoe: A therapy dog training to be a service...

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2021/12/21

Donna and her Australian Labradoodle Zoe are making the transition from Therapy Dog to Service Dog.In this seventh episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I’m joined by Donna and her two Australian Labradoodles, Madison and Zoe. Madison is 15 years old, and Zoe is three years old and a certified therapy dog. Donna is a nurse with 33 years of experience and two grown daughters.In this episode, we discuss …What a Guardian Mom is and how that experience has been.What Zoe enjoys about being a therapy dog and how

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