Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast

S4:E7 How Hard Is It To Train A Therapy Dog?This week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam dives into a really important question that maybe isn't asked enough- how hard is it to train a therapy dog? The answer may not be what you expect. Please remember to subscribe, follow and like this podcast if you enjoy it, a good review will help us a lot too. Enjoy!SUBSCRIBE! Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: GPS55LMWEJPW5YRD

S4:E6 Retiring & Navigating The Passing Of A Therapy Dog (Guest: Sharlet Jensen)This week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam and I got to sit down with Sharlet Jensen, a Speech Pathologist based in Seattle, who's experienced the emotional process of retiring not one, but two therapy dogs, coping with the passing of her retired therapy dog, Johnny Utah and breaking the news to her clients. Please remember to subscribe, follow and like this podcast if you enjoy it, a good review will help us a lot too. Enjoy!Links:Sharlet Jensen's Website & Resources: https://www.speechdogs.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Speech_Dogs---Sharlet's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speech_dogs/Mentions:The Telepathy Tapes: https://thetelepathytapes.com/SUBSCRIBE!Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-programFollow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/#therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservicesMusic License: KSMQMHY0BJCADMS0

S4:E5 Co-Regulation Between Handlers & Their Dogs, Impact On Relationship & Reactivity (Guest: Tim Pratt)This week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam and I had an opportunity to sit down with Tim Pratt, founder of Diverse Dogs, who shared his background in working with dogs and discussed the importance of understanding and managing emotions for both handlers and their dogs. This episode covers various aspects of dog training, including handling reactive dogs, the benefits of breathwork in managing stress levels, proper communication techniques, and the significance of play in building trust and confidence. Tim also introduced his online course "Reactivity Success Path" and has kindly provided a special 20% off discount code for our community. Use the code word 'therapy' when checking out! Be quick, because the course starts on the 8th of April 2025. Let's get into it!Please remember to subscribe, follow and like this podcast if you enjoy it, a good review will help us a lot too. Enjoy!Diverse Dogs Reactivity Success Path Online: https://events.humanitix.com/diverse-dogs-reactivity-success-path-onlineUse discount code 'therapy' for 20% off the course!https://diversedogs.com.au/SUBSCRIBE! Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: Q7USOH0URAC5EJAN

S4: E4 Puppy Temperament Testing For Choosing A Future Therapy Dog (Guest: Serena Lynch)This week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast we had the opportunity to sit down with Serena Lynch, the breeder & founder of M&M Companion Retrievers. This episode is best watched on our youtube channel as Serena shares some videos of temperament assessments from her previous litters and discusses what traits are especially important for puppies that may grow up to become therapy dogs one day. There is a lot of fantastic information in here and we will be doing a part 2 for this interview with Serena. Please remember to subscribe, follow and like this podcast if you enjoy it, a good review will help us a lot too. Enjoy!- Visit M&M Companion Retrievers Website: https://www.mm-companion-retrievers.com/- Learn more about temperament testing on the M&M Companion Retrievers YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxOX8_QiEasSUBSCRIBE! Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: TQFA2PAUBPD09YMP

S4: E3 Starting An Animal-Assisted Activities Business.This week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam sits down with go-getter Bree Rooney to discuss various aspects of running an animal-assisted activities business, including strategies for starting and growing the business, understanding roles and responsibilities, and best practices for working with dogs in different settings. They also cover the operational aspects such as billing, client communication, and the importance of proper dog care. Please remember to subscribe, follow and like this podcast if you enjoy it, a good review will help us a lot too. Enjoy!Bree's Book Recommendations:The Invisible Leash, Willow The Therapy Dog, The Hospital Dog & The Detective Dog, Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog, Madeline Finn and the Rescue Dog, Be Happy and Dogs With Jobs 1 & 2.SUBSCRIBE!Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us!Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-programFollow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/#therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservicesMusic License: MESQEF6GFLNNJIE4

S4:E2 School Therapy Dog: Sage's Impact & Setting Up for Success (Guest: Natalie Esterhuysen).This week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam and I are joined by Natalie who has a therapy dog named Sage. We cover the positive impact of Sage on students at their school, and strategies for managing Sage in such a busy environment. Natalie also shared her experience of introducing Sage into school, emphasizing the importance of thorough research, preparation, and community involvement. Please remember to subscribe, follow and like this podcast if you enjoy it, a good review will help us a lot too. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE! Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: AV6X2TWSELD4E41P

S4:E1 What's On In 2025 For Therapy Dogs Australia Sam and Max chat about what 2025 might have in store, the heartbreak and healing that comes with losing a beloved pet, and, somehow, aliens and air fryers make their way into the conversation. We also share updates about our pets and some exciting plans for future podcast guests and topics. If you enjoy the podcast, don't forget to like, subscribe, follow, and leave us a glowing review! It helps us reach more people in the industry so we can all grow and develop together. SUBSCRIBE! Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: EWREFEC5RGZ5ZDFO

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 Sonny's life and the countless lives he touched during his 11 years of therapy work.SUBSCRIBE!Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: ZDWJWTHMW6QU22XU

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 animals, and why this misleads consumers and increases risk. Tune in as they discuss how industry standards can prevent harm and build trust in this growing field.Trigger warning - Dog attack discussed in this podcast, with the outcome being a dog euthanised by police.SUBSCRIBE! Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: Z7AQM5BORJO6OAHJ

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 Animal-Assisted Services. We also share personal experiences with pet emergencies, stress the importance of owner preparedness, and encourage proper animal care. Enjoy!SUBSCRIBE!Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-programFollow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/#therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservicesMusic License: L8N7JXFJLYEFZCBO

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 evidence-based tools without interference from the NDIS. Lastly, she shares her experiences with therapy dogs in psychology and allied health settings, and emphasises the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and correct documentation of therapy sessions involving animal-assisted therapy.Key Points• Allied health professionals to ensure their case notes and reports focus on evidence-based interventions rather than overemphasizing animal interactions.• Practitioners to include a separate section in case notes for animal-assisted therapy observations, without drawing clinical conclusions solely from animal interactions.• Clinicians to document how animal presence does not detract from providing professional services in their notes.• Therapy dog handlers to be prepared to justify the expense and value of animal-assisted therapy tools if questioned by third-party payers.• Animal-assisted therapy practitioners to collaborate on risk management strategies in preparation for potential future regulatory challenges.Enjoy!SUBSCRIBE!Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-programFollow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/#therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservicesMusic License: U9ZRNDC2A0C1YSSK

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: https://open.spotify.com/episode/21mtdAnjFNVOg9y0p3Lmv0?si=BYuiaYcbSt6CnPh90h2e4g Dr Melanie @caninedecoded on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caninedecoded?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Podcast: Life with your dog: https://www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com/ Sam's interview Ep 216: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7sH50CPdC4nqHr8DEbRC0c?si=lFmY50QQQZOuPEd1sy8--w Podcast: Caffeine and Canines Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4utuPinsYIPCqAw10AD6xy?si=0f50ab2b21154767 Run by Yorkshire canine academy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yorkshire_canine_academy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== - Episode 32 Nicole Vignola- Using Neuroscience To Help You, Help Your Dog: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OBu66TVfoPiG6NCX0uNj9?si=3N6L9H-5Thm23No7OZHyHg - Episode 28 Canine Decoded- Is Stress Killing Your Dog?: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vjl1LUBA7TJSJ12ZhRouK?si=8bJG_kYMQiWAFPNWTaZebQ Podcast: Natural health for people and pets podcast with Narelle Cooke: https://open.spotify.com/show/10qQsWBKcGKZ08zbQmUXbg?si=33f45d8e8b2948ff SUBSCRIBE!Music License: SEMHCYUYNNHTBVGS

S3:E11 When A Senior Dog Isn't The Right Fit: Raising A Therapy Dog & Starting Outdoor Practice. 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's now graduated as a therapy dog to work alongside her. They discuss on-going training and preparations when starting an outdoor practice and the challenges that go along with that. There are some visual elements to the podcast at the end which may be better suited to watching on Youtube. FOLLOW US! Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program FOLLOW US! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: XCSC3Z05MXY3CEOU

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 Williams: https://azelenewilliams.com/ Instagram: @Azelene_Williams & @Paw_prints_with_Zayda Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: OHPIWUW2MKFDZMNB

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 Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: XIINNEMCCQB2B4NR

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 Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices Music License: AKHSNXF87NSVBAVJ

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 our website www.therapydog.com.au for more information or get in touch with us today by emailing info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-programFOLLOW US! Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Instagram NZ: https://www.instagram.com/therapydogsaotearoa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/#therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #therapydogsaotearoa #animalassistedservices Music License: IGNT4TLNVAFJBGNI

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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Follow Us! Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Instagram NZ: https://www.instagram.com/therapydogsaotearoa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #therapydogsaotearoa Music License: IN1UNPFH9KZCAIEK

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 to be game-changers for the longevity of our Therapy Dog handlers and Therapy Dogs careers.Brittany Muscat – Australian KONG Company Trainer and Veterinary BDM As a nationally certified dog trainer, a qualified Fear Free Professional, animal nutritionist and canine athlete specialist, Brittany brings over 8 years of comprehensive experience to the KONG Educational Team. Her passion lies in tapping into a dog's instinctual, hardwired behaviours utilising KONG toys and educating pet parents and pet professionals how to do the same. Brittany's primary goal is for all pet parents to have the skills to be able to biologically fulfil their pet using KONG, ensuring they live their ‘best life' daily.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 info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Follow Us! Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Instagram NZ: https://www.instagram.com/therapydogsaotearoa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #therapydogsaotearoa #kongcompany #kong Music License: 9THFL0MRUWKU0KKD

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 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Follow Us! Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Instagram NZ: https://www.instagram.com/therapydogsaotearoa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #therapydogsaotearoa Music License: VZPLSEZ7LTSK6EQ6

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 information or get in touch with us today by emailing info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Follow Us! Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Instagram NZ: https://www.instagram.com/therapydogsaotearoa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #therapydogsaotearoa Music License: 69OWP5W2X4NRY50A

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 info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Follow Us!Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Instagram NZ: https://www.instagram.com/therapydogsaotearoa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/#therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #therapydogsaotearoaMusic License: THBXXKDFLM9UKCG8

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 website www.therapydog.com.au for more information or get in touch with us today by emailing info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Follow Us!Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Instagram NZ: https://www.instagram.com/therapydogsaotearoa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ Music License: VXWBRQZQZ5SPESIB #animalassistedtherapy #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #therapydogsaotearoa

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 Puppies Into Schools Too Young: https://youtu.be/7qNOfpuQoSQ?si=XcLaXkBPR5Z0efOz S1:E5 Ask Your Breeder THIS! Puppy Culture & ENS: https://youtu.be/VjfAovkfiYs?si=CiJ0HrOZCi2_JFfZ S2: E9 Insights From A Breeder In Puppy Development & Ethical Breeding: https://youtu.be/kkmt9AO4q7I?si=n981iaFDRD4VCWQ1 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Follow Us! Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Instagram NZ: https://www.instagram.com/therapydogsaotearoa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #therapydogsaotearoa Music License: P20YAXYVBDLENUPU

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 info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Follow Us!Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Instagram NZ: https://www.instagram.com/therapydogsaotearoa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/#therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #therapydogsaotearoaSound Licensing Code: EQSJL2APYLD7KBLS

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 more information or get in touch with us today by emailing info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Follow Us! Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Instagram NZ: https://www.instagram.com/therapydogsaotearoa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #therapydogsaotearoa Sound Licensing Code: AY3SYGEIHJUYNZCA

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 www.therapydog.com.au for more information or get in touch with us today by emailing info@therapydog.com.au and one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Follow Us! Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Instagram NZ: https://www.instagram.com/therapydogsaotearoa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #therapydogsaotearoa Sound Licensing Code: XAC3SKCF9BCYEQOX

S2:E12 Launching Therapy Dogs Aotearoa. Welcome to our next episode with the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast! If you've been following us on our socials, you may be aware that we have just launched our Therapy Dogs Aotearoa branch to reach our cousins across the ditch in New Zealand. We're really excited about this and can't wait to see where it leads. Caitlin, a very valued member of Therapy Dogs Australia, who was also born and raised in Aotearoa is joining Sam and I today to discuss more about it. Enjoy! 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Follow Us! Instagram AUS: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Instagram NZ: https://www.instagram.com/therapydogsaotearoa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ Sound Licensing Code: QOAH54PNCAVPX9IN

S2:E11 The Benefits & Challenges Of Using Tricks In Animal-Assisted Therapy Settings. So, we're doing things a little differently on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast today! We have Nicole Berlin, a Paedeatric Occupational Therapist and her gorgeous therapy dog, Sophie joining us today to discuss the benefits and challenges of using tricks in animal-assisted therapy settings. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE!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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/ #therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy

S2:E10 Supporting Therapy Dogs Through Holistic & Natural Health With Narelle CookeToday on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam sits down with the incredibly knowledgeable Narelle Cooke, owner of CanineCeuticals which is a premium, human-quality supplement range for dogs. Narelle is also an accredited Clinical Naturopath, Nutritionist & Herbalist. Our Therapy Dogs are working dogs and as such we need to know how to best support their mind and body during their lifetime. This is an episode you'll want to listen to again and again, enjoy! 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Remember to FOLLOW US!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/

S2:E9 Insights From A Breeder In Puppy Development & Ethical BreedingBecome an Animal-Assisted Therapy Team with Therapy Dogs Australia: www.therapydog.com.auToday on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast we are very lucky to have a returning guest with us. Tamara Shead has a wealth of information when it comes to puppy development, ethical breeding standards and animal health. If you haven't listened to our first episode with her in season 1, we strongly recommend checking that one out as well. Grab a cup of tea and let's get started!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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/

School Therapy Dog With A Hearing Impairment Become an Animal-Assisted Therapy Team with Therapy Dogs Australia: www.therapydog.com.au Today Sam chats with Robyn Adair, who works in a school focusing on community engagement with her therapy dog Elle who has a hearing impairment. Robyn is also a part-time dog trainer who specialises in dogs with disabilities and during this episode, she goes into detail about what it's like working in a school environment with Elle and the special considerations and adjustments she makes to facilitate Elle's interactions with students and staff. What a treat, enjoy the episode! 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/

Today Sam and I chat with Noémie Rigaud, who used to work as a migration and human rights lawyer in France before she moved to Australia and became a full-time Mental Health Social Worker, both in private practice and at the Queensland Program of Assistance to Survival of Torture and Trauma. You'll hear about how Tango, her therapy dog, was introduced to a very multi-cultural and diverse workplace and the careful planning that was done to ensure a positive experience for everyone. Noémie and Tango did their therapy dog training through us which is how we have been able to have this conversation today. Strap yourselves in for an insightful episode. 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/

S2: E6 Therapy Dog In A Drama Classroom: The Many Benefits. Today on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Angela, the Head Of Drama at a small school in South West Victoria, gives us a real glimpse into the incredible ways her therapy dog Elsie benefits the many students she teaches in her drama classroom. For those interested in HOW therapy dogs can be incorporated into a school environment, this will offer you some insight. Enjoy!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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/

Temperament Assessment For Therapy Dog Training: What If You Fail It? Welcome to another episode on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast where Sam and I will be chatting with the lovely Marleen Boom about her experience initially failing a temperament test with her future therapy dog. Marleen details the assessment experience and what she and her dog still needed to work through to successfully pass the temperament assessment a few months later. We hope this episode will reassure those who feel anxious about their upcoming temperament assessment and shine some light on the process for those who feel they don't understand why it's a necessary part of the therapy dog training journey. Sit back, relax and enjoy the podcast! 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/

Today on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam and I discuss how to navigate the overwhelming amount of information online when it comes to dog training advice, while also keeping yourself safe from the toxic culture that currently exists in many corners of social media. We're sure many of you will strongly relate to this episode, so grab a cup of tea and we'll get started. FOLLOW! 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help! Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featured LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/

The Joys & Challenges Working With Multiple Therapy Dogs Today on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam and I chat with the wonderful Joey Parnell about the benefits and challenges when working with multiple therapy dogs at a time. Joey trained her therapy dogs through Therapy Dogs Australia, but she also has a wealth of experience and knowledge working with people and animals outside of that. Strap yourselves in for another golden podcast!SUBSCRIBE! 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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/

S2:E2 What Risks Should You Consider In Animal-Assisted Therapy? 'Today on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast Amy, Sam and Myself dive into Risk Management in the animal-assisted therapy workplace. If you think you this isn't something you need to worry about as an animal-assisted team, think again. We cover a range of topics and possible risk areas that may need attention in your workplace. This is GOLDEN advice so we hope you enjoy soaking it all up. SUBSCRIBE!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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/

Welcome back for the 2023 second season of the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast. We're kicking this year off with something a little different. Sam has been working on a passion project which has finally come to fruition. Wild at heart horses is now the sister company to Therapy Dogs Australia with an initiative to provide comprehensive training options for therapists who are looking to expand in to or further their skills in the field of equine-assisted therapy. Not only are we discussing horses, but the special quality that brumbies, wild horses, can offer in the the animal-assisted field. It's a good one you guys, so get comfortable and enjoy!www.wildathearthorses.com.au / @wild_at.heart_horsesSUBSCRIBE!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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/

Hi Everyone,Welcome to another episode on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast. Today, Sam and I are going to be discussing what services Therapy Dogs Australia has on offer currently. We have some very exciting additions including online puppy, adolescent and adult training classes as well as a self-paced study option for our bigger courses. We'll cover everything you need to know if you're interested in studying with us and give you a good idea where to begin. Grab a cup of tea and we'll get started!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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/

Online Dog Training: Does It Work?Online dog training comes with its own list of pros and cons. From navigating who you should be listening to, and knowing what is something that you can learn online vs what requires face to face training for your dog. Heidi from Dogmanship Training joins us on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast today to weigh in on this discussion. Having worked extensively in the dog training industry, Heidi saw an opportunity to create training courses online in an effort to reach a greater number of dog owners in need of advice. Years later, we now have the privilege of hearing her perspective around online dog training and how it's helped so many people create a better life for their dog. Strap yourselves in and enjoy!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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team members will be there to help!Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Heidi Hamilton: Dogmanship Training Academy: https://www.dogmanshiptraining.com/Free Intro Workshop: https://www.dogmanshiptraining.com/freeFacebook/Instagram: @dogmanshiptrainingPodcast: https://www.dogmanshiptraining.com/podcasts/dog-training-tips

If you're currently looking for a puppy with the intention of raising them to be a future therapy dog, this is the episode for you. Today on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, we speak with the lovely Tamara, from Whiskey River Ranch about breeding and the important role puppy culture and ENS play when raising puppies. Tam's been involved in the animal world ever since she was young. Having a family so passionate and dedicated to learning and understanding animal behaviour eventually led her to offering animal acupuncture as well as a range of other services including animal nutrition, through the Whiskey River Health Clinic. With the support of her family, a mentor and the breeding community, Whiskey River Retrievers started with the mission of raising healthy, well-adjusted puppies. This is a jam-packed episode, so grab a cup of tea and settle yourself in.Links mentioned in the podcast:Tamara Shead: https://www.whiskeyriverranch.com.au/pages/whiskey-river-retrieversInstagram Handles: @whiskeyriver_retrievers & @whiskeyriver_animal_clinic_Puppy Culture: https://shoppuppyculture.com/Narelle Cook: https://naturalhealthandnutrition.com.au/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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/

So what do Therapy Dogs actually do? Today on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast Sam chats with the wonderful Amy Biggs-Tsoubos. Amy is a generally registered psychologist who works alongside her two super star therapy dogs Harvey and Lola. In this episode, Sam and Amy dive into what their therapy dogs do in sessions with their clients and the unique and special ways in which they help others. This is is good one so take a breath, settle in and enjoy the podcast!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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/

Today on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam and I chat with not one, but two special guests about why we DON'T recommend you take your puppy into a school or workplace environment before they're ready, and the common mistakes we see people making when raising a future therapy dog. Melissa Searle, the Assistant Principal of Movelle Primary School, very kindly agreed to chat with us and share her unique experience after making some of these common socialisation mistakes. In addition, we are also very lucky to have Amy Hodgkinson join the conversation today. Alongside working with Therapy Dogs Australia, Amy is a Psychologist, Teacher and also runs Therapy Dogs in Education. Her valuable insight and experience with her own therapy dogs working in a school environment offers yet another important perspective when it comes to raising therapy dogs. We hope you enjoy the podcast!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 one of the Therapy Dogs Australia team will be there to help!Follow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/

In this episode on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, we got to sit down with the lovely Ash Montgomery from Golden Thread Therapy. Ash offers people-centered counseling alongside Beanie, her divine therapy dog. Ash and Beanie did their training with Therapy Dogs Australia so we took a deep dive into discussing the unexpected challenges and lessons learned working as a new therapy dog and handler team. You won't want to miss this one, so let's get into it!For more information or to get in touch with Ash, you can find her on instagram @goldenthread.therapy or visit her website, www.goldenthreadtherapy.com.au today.Interested in studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for more information.

Today we get to sit down with the fantastic Dr Jane Remington-Gurney, a speech language pathologist who works alongside her wonderful therapy dog Charlotte. In this episode, Jane discusses the benefits of having a therapy dog in her practice, the ways in which Charlotte contributes alongside Jane's communication programs, as well as the fascinating ways in which dogs can teach us how to communicate with each other more effectively.For more information or to get in touch with Jane, you can find her at www.optionsctc.com.auInterested in studying with Therapy Dogs Australia? Visit our website www.therapydog.com.au for more information.