Podcasts about assistance dogs

Tune in to Working Like Dogs on Pet Life Radio as Marcie and Fenway welcome the incredible Tamara Martin. With over 40 years in the criminal justice system, Tamara has dedicated her career to supporting both victims and offenders. She and her first facility dog, Willow, pioneered the first statewide facility dog program in the U.S., transforming how facility dogs provide comfort and support in the legal system. Now, as a Facility Dog Handler for the HERO program with the Office of Prosecution Services in Montgomery, Alabama, Tamara continues to make a profound impact with her current facility dog, Yahini. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about the life-changing role of facility dogs in the justice system! EPISODE NOTES: Empower, Restore, and Overcome!

Caitlin Erickson, Executive Director of Horses for Healing joins Marcie and Fenway to share her inspiring journey into the transformative power of equine-assisted therapy. Caitlin's passion for horse-centered and client-centered behavioral health work shines through as she reveals how these magnificent animals help individuals heal from trauma, build confidence, and rediscover their inner strength. Through deep connection and nonverbal communication, horses provide a safe, judgment-free space for clients to process emotions and develop resilience. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the profound impact of the human-animal bond and the magical healing potential of equine therapy! EPISODE NOTES: Horses for Healing

Dogs for Autism, a local assistance dog charity is seeking to fill the role of puppy parent to two of its upcoming training litter, which will arrive in April. Puppy parents simply provide a home for the puppies in training to return to at the end of each day. Food, veterinary expenses are all taken care of by the charity. Their role is an essential part of socialisation, and they take the puppy almost everywhere with them. Founder and Chief Executive of the charity,Hilary Armour, explains what the voluntary role is all about to Dogs with Jobs presenter, Kate Fairweather. Find out more from any of the team at Dogs for Autism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louise and Michelle chat to Gemma Knott at RAD Assistance Dogs.  RAD provides specialised assistance dog training to UK clients living with Mental Health Disabilities and/or Autism to become qualified handlers of their own assistance dogs. In this episode we chat to Gemma about what makes a good assistance dog, and also the disability laws the public should be aware of with regard to assistance dogs. https://www.radassistancedogs.org.uk/

Listen in as Dr. Maggie O'Haire takes us on an inspiring deep dive into the transformative power of service dogs for veterans with PTSD. Dr. O'Haire's groundbreaking Service Dog and Veteran Experiences Study (SERVES) research project at the University of Arizona is the first national, randomized clinical trial to scientifically measure the medical benefits of service dogs compared to anecdotal beliefs. Dr. O'Haire's work is proving what many have long believed—service dogs are more than companions; they are essential partners in healing, helping veterans reclaim their independence, confidence, and peace of mind. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who believes in the extraordinary power of the human-animal bond! EPISODE NOTES: SERVES!

Kevin and Kieran speak to Jon Attenborough about his new book, 'Following Sam', the story of his journey to all 42 Scottish football league clubs with his assistance dog. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Join The Price of Football CLUB: https://priceoffootball.supportingcast.fm/ Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this inspiring episode, Beth chats with Sarah, who shares her remarkable journey with her assistance dogs, Kiki and Nellie. From everyday motivation to extraordinary moments—like attending a Buckingham Palace garden party and even detecting Sarah's ovarian cancer—these incredible dogs have been so much more than companions. Sarah also opens up about how her dogs have given her independence, lifted her spirits, and connected her with a supportive community through her guide dogs' fundraising group. This episode celebrates the unique and life-changing relationship between humans and assistance dogs.

Gráinne has two sons with prosthetic eyes but because they live in Meath, their grant is much reduced. Ollie witnessed a sulky race on a motorway. Aisling was asked to leave a shopping centre because she had a guide dog. Dolores thinks An Post's Christmas cards are wasteful.

RE-RELEASED EPISODE This week on the Military Life Podcast, I speak with Army spouse Mel about a service dog called Maxx and how he saved her husband Damien. Mel and I also speak about; -What it's like when your Husband deploys every two years -Her Husband's decision to be proactive in seeking mental health support -Why a service dog was the right fit for her Husband and their family -Defence Community Dog program and the support the Defence Bank Foundation give the program -The impact Maxx has had on her Husband's everyday life and their family life -The type of support Maxx provides and why Mel being the third wheel is a good thing   Maxx was matched with Damien through the Defence Community Dog Program, a program that is funded by the Defence Bank Foundation thanks to Defence Bank. The DCD program provides highly trained service dogs to serving and ex-serving ADF members who need physical and emotional support for mood, depressive and anxiety disorders including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Every dog in the program is rescued from a pound/shelter/training facility and trained at the Bathurst Correctional Centre with the assistance of professional dog trainers and inmates. The admin costs to run the Defence Bank Foundation are met by Defence Bank to make sure that all donated funds are provided to the Defence Community Dogs program. Visit https://www.defencebankfoundation.com.au/ to make a donation or to find out more info. And, if you think your Veteran (current or former serving) or a Veteran you know would benefit from connecting with a program like DCD and being matched with an Assistance Dog at no cost, the program is currently seeking expressions of interest from Veterans. For more information, visit www.dcdogs.com.au/apply

With long waiting lists for autism assistance dogs and medical alert dogs, and little prospect of getting one, teenager Ella Walker decided to train her own. Meet Ralph, a multi-tasking medical alert and assistance dog, who's just perfect for Ella. They've been together since golden retriever Ralph was less than a year old. Since then, Ella has focused on training him for a range of specialist tasks and functions, with the help and support form her family and others. Ella explains why she always has her eye on the next milestone for Ralph.  Assistance Dogs UK is an umbrella organisation for many assistance dogs charities  Connected Episodes:  More detail and photos at shineradio.uk/dogswithjobs. Other support dogs and assistance dogs: Darcey the Canine Partner support dog and her owner, a relationship in full bloom  Benjy the trainee guide dog and his first five weeks on the job; Daisy, an autism assistance dog who works with a non-verbal autistic teenager;  Cashel, the autism assistance dog who works with an actor; E.T., the military assistance dog who works with a veteran; Medical alert detection dogs and their lives before they start work; Breck, the guide dog and what a mature guiding partnership looks like. Find more dogs with interesting jobs.  © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With long waiting lists for autism assistance dogs and medical alert dogs, and little prospect of getting one, teenager Ella Walker decided to train her own. Meet Ralph, a multi-tasking medical alert and assistance dog, who's just perfect for Ella. They've been together since golden retriever Ralph was less than a year old. Since then, Ella has focused on training him for a range of specialist tasks and functions, with the help and support form her family and others. Ella explains why she always has her eye on the next milestone for Ralph.  Assistance Dogs UK is an umbrella organisation for many assistance dogs charities  Connected Episodes:  More detail and photos at shineradio.uk/dogswithjobs. Other support dogs and assistance dogs: Darcey the Canine Partner support dog and her owner, a relationship in full bloom  Benjy the trainee guide dog and his first five weeks on the job; Daisy, an autism assistance dog who works with a non-verbal autistic teenager;  Cashel, the autism assistance dog who works with an actor; E.T., the military assistance dog who works with a veteran; Medical alert detection dogs and their lives before they start work; Breck, the guide dog and what a mature guiding partnership looks like. Find more dogs with interesting jobs.  © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind have launched an appeal for puppy raisers to look after guide dog puppies in their own homes from 9 weeks to 12-14 months. The role of the puppy raiser is so crucial to the success of IGDB’s dogs eventually going back to the Training Centre in Cork for formal training and hopefully becoming a Guide or Assistance Dog. A puppy raiser doesn’t need to have previous experience training dogs, just a love and commitment to support and care for the puppies to ensure they get the best start in their training journey. And support from IGDB’s expert trainers is always available. Vet fees and food is covered by IGDB. Puppy raisers are from all walks of life – those who work remotely, hybrid work, are retired, have children, have pets etc Siobhan Brosnan has been meeting with Irish Guide Dogs staff, volunteers and guide dog users from around the county.  If you are interested in becoming a puppy raiser please email pups@guidedogs.ie or call  0818 506300 or email: support@guidedogs.ie

Last week, the latest set of autism assistance dogs graduated from their training school.These dogs can prove essential in so many aspects of the autistic person's life, particularly in children.One of those organisations tasked with training these dogs is Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland. David McCarthy is Head of Fundraising and Communications and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland

Last week, the latest set of autism assistance dogs graduated from their training school.These dogs can prove essential in so many aspects of the autistic person's life, particularly in children.One of those organisations tasked with training these dogs is Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland. David McCarthy is Head of Fundraising and Communications and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland

Daisie is a black Labrador retriever, who works as an "ambassadog" for the assistance dog charity, Canine Partners.  Daisie and her handler, Ellie Chadwick, demonstrate to the general public the various tasks that an assistance may do to support its disabled human handler. They do this on a voluntary basis at weekends at country shows and other events all over the country, as part of the charity's fundraising efforts.  Ellie's day job is also within Canine Partners, and she has spent her career to date working with and training support dogs. This is linked to the last Dogs with Jobs episode, which focused on the canine/human partnership in action - that of eight year old golden retriever, Darcey and her human partner, Wren Rawlings. They have been partnered for seven years, and Wren gives an articulate and nuanced account of their relationship and how it has evolved and changed his life.  By coincidence, Ellie, whom we hear from in this episode, is the Canine Partners liaison link with Darcey and Wren - making this episode a companion piece. Recorded at the South Downs Show, 2024.  More detail and photos at shineradio.uk/dogswithjobs.  Find out more about Canine Partners - from puppy walking to assistance dogs. Other support dogs and assistance dogs episodes:  Darcey, the assistance dog and her human partner of seven years Benjy the trainee guide dog and his first five weeks on the job; Daisy, an autism assistance dog who works with a non-verbal autistic teenager;  Cashel, the autism assistance dog who works with a working actor; E.T., the military assistance dog who works with a veteran; Medical alert detection dogs and their lives before they start work; Breck, the guide dog and what a mature guiding partnership looks like. Do you work your dog or dogs? I'd love to hear from you if so - or perhasp you can recommend someone else who works their dog or dogs. Get in touch with me, Kate, on team@shineradio.uk or katefairweather5@gmail.com. Find more dogs with interesting jobs.  © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daisie is a black Labrador retriever, who works as an "ambassadog" for the assistance dog charity, Canine Partners.  Daisie and her handler, Ellie Chadwick, demonstrate to the general public the various tasks that an assistance may do to support its disabled human handler. They do this on a voluntary basis at weekends at country shows and other events all over the country, as part of the charity's fundraising efforts.  Ellie's day job is also within Canine Partners, and she has spent her career to date working with and training support dogs. This is linked to the last Dogs with Jobs episode, which focused on the canine/human partnership in action - that of eight year old golden retriever, Darcey and her human partner, Wren Rawlings. They have been partnered for seven years, and Wren gives an articulate and nuanced account of their relationship and how it has evolved and changed his life.  By coincidence, Ellie, whom we hear from in this episode, is the Canine Partners liaison link with Darcey and Wren - making this episode a companion piece. Recorded at the South Downs Show, 2024.  More detail and photos at shineradio.uk/dogswithjobs.  Find out more about Canine Partners - from puppy walking to assistance dogs. Other support dogs and assistance dogs episodes:  Darcey, the assistance dog and her human partner of seven years Benjy the trainee guide dog and his first five weeks on the job; Daisy, an autism assistance dog who works with a non-verbal autistic teenager;  Cashel, the autism assistance dog who works with a working actor; E.T., the military assistance dog who works with a veteran; Medical alert detection dogs and their lives before they start work; Breck, the guide dog and what a mature guiding partnership looks like. Do you work your dog or dogs? I'd love to hear from you if so - or perhasp you can recommend someone else who works their dog or dogs. Get in touch with me, Kate, on team@shineradio.uk or katefairweather5@gmail.com. Find more dogs with interesting jobs.  © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right now there's a critical problem affecting thousands of people in BC: the overwhelming need for certified assistance dogs and the massive waitlists stacking up. Guest: Tara Doherty - Director of Communications & Development, Pacific Assistance Dogs Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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HEY HEY HEY Bookshelvers!We are back this week with another DOGx 2024 special for you! This episode we get to interview the awesome Belinda (Bee) Johnson & Fran Murtaugh of the wonderful charity Dog Aid. It never fails to amaze us as to how this amazing charity change the lives of physically disabled people by enabling them to train their own pet dog to become a fully fledged assistance dog. They have an incredible and talented community of voluntary professional dog trainers across the U.K. and in this episode you can here all about the important work they do. This was a genuine joy to record and we will be excited to see them talk and demo at this years DOGx.Dog Aid Facts:Dog A.I.D. (created in 1992) changes lives by enabling physically Disabled people across the U.K. to train their own pet dog to become an accredited Assistance Dog, supported by our team of dedicated and experienced volunteer dog trainers. A Dog A.I.D. trained Assistance Dog increases independence by helping with practical tasks, builds confidence, reduces isolation and the need for care. Find out more or volunteer here: https://dogaid.org.uk/On top of this we paint a vivid image of how Nat shares her life with a "Rubber Ducky" and run a (non sponsored) ad for BelvitaThere are still a few tickets left for DOGx 2024 so be quick to grab one here: https://www.pact-dogs.com/dogx2024

Dogs are in high demand as pets. In fact, 36% of households in the UK own one, according to the UK Pet Food survey 2024. Our canine pals can be cute, cuddly and loyal friends. But, for many owners, dogs are much more than this – they are a lifeline. 狗作为宠物的需求量很大。 事实上，根据 2024 年英国宠物食品调查，36% 的英国家庭拥有一只狗狗。我们的狗狗朋友可以是可爱、惹人喜爱且忠诚的朋友。 但是，对于许多主人来说，狗的意义远不止于此——它们是生命线。 Assistance dogs provide essential support, increased independence and companionship for disabled people and people with medical conditions – they have even saved lives. There are many different types of assistance dogs out there, from hearing dogs to autism dogs to guide dogs. But what makes the perfect assistance dog? 协助犬为残疾人和患有疾病的人提供必要的支持、增强的独立性和陪伴——它们甚至拯救了生命。 那里有许多不同类型的辅助犬，从助听犬到自闭症犬再到导盲犬。 但什么才是完美的协助犬呢？ Common assistance dog breeds are Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers and German shepherds. The most common guide dog in the UK is the golden retriever-Labrador cross, which, according to the Guide Dogs National Centre, has a 'combination of desirable traits'. Guide dogs need to be able to lead a blind or visually impaired person outside and inside, while avoiding distractions and recognising and avoiding obstacles such as changes in elevation, like tree roots, curbs and stairs. With that in mind, training puppies is essential. 常见的辅助犬品种有拉布拉多犬、金毛猎犬和德国牧羊犬。 英国最常见的导盲犬是金毛猎犬和拉布拉多杂交犬，根据国家导盲犬中心的说法，它具有“理想特征的组合”。 导盲犬需要能够在室外和室内引导盲人或视障人士，同时避免分心，识别和避开障碍物，例如海拔变化，如树根、路缘和楼梯。 考虑到这一点，训练小狗是至关重要的。 The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association trains puppies using positive reinforcement, rewarding good behaviour with food, praise and affection. When it comes to hearing dogs, a very important part of their training is sound awareness – alerting their deaf partner to sounds they would otherwise miss, for example a smoke alarm, an alarm clock or a crying baby. Katie Grundy, a puppy trainer at the charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, teaches puppies targeting, a technique where the dogs touch a target, like a hand, with their nose for a treat. This teaches hearing dogs how to notify their partner when a sound goes off. 盲人导盲犬协会使用积极强化的方式训练小狗，通过食物、赞美和关爱来奖励良好的行为。 对于听力狗来说，训练的一个非常重要的部分是声音意识——提醒聋哑伙伴注意他们可能会错过的声音，例如烟雾报警器、闹钟或哭闹的婴儿。 凯蒂·格伦迪（Katie Grundy）是慈善机构“聋人助听犬”的小狗训练师，她教小狗瞄准目标，这是一种狗用鼻子触摸目标（例如手）的技巧。 这教会听力狗如何在声音响起时通知其伴侣。 At the end of training, not all pups qualify, but they are put up for adoption and, of course, make excellent lovable pets. 训练结束时，并非所有幼犬都符合资格，但它们会被收养，当然，它们会成为优秀的可爱宠物。 词汇表lifeline 生命线assistance dog 协助犬independence 独立companionship 陪伴，友谊disabled 残疾的medical condition 疾病save lives 救命hearing dog 助听犬autism dog 协助自闭症人士的服务犬guide dog 导盲犬lead 引导blind 失明的visually impaired 视力受损的obstacle 障碍puppy 小狗positive reinforcement 正向强化（奖励或积极回应良好行为的训练方法）sound awareness 声音感知alert 提示，提醒deaf 失聪的，听不见的targeting （动物）通过碰触特定目标物得到奖励treat 奖励或训练狗的食物，零食

Steve Morris from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) visits with Marcie and Fenway about his office's recent report focusing on the working conditions of Uncle Sam's working dogs. Dozens of federal agencies employ working dogs to fulfill their missions, including Homeland Security and the Department of State. Dogs are deployed throughout the U.S. and abroad. Keeping these dogs healthy and ensuring their quality of life is paramount and this recent report suggests that federal agencies need to do a better job addressing the health and welfare of their working dogs. EPISODE NOTES: How Many Dogs Work for the United States (U.S.) Government?

Marcie and Fenway welcome Dr. Brennen McKenzie to the show to learn about his groundbreaking research with Loyal for Dogs on medical treatments that will potentially expand the lifespan of large breed dogs. The concept of doubling dogs' current lifespan is no longer science fiction. It is becoming a scientific fact! Dr. McKenzie talks about the hormonal changes identified in large breed dogs and how lifechanging drugs may soon be available to address the accumulation of the harmful effects of aging and substantially extend our dogs' lives. He shares information about what you can do right now to keep your dog healthy for longer. And, Dr. McKenzie discusses the clinical trials currently underway and how you and your dog might be able to participate. EPISODE NOTES: Extending the Lifespan of Our Dogs

Sparse snowpack levels across B.C. are raising fears of severe drought this year. We speak with B.C.'s Minister of Land, Water, and Resource Stewardship Nathan Cullen, Regional Chief Terry Teegee, B.C. Assembly of First Nations, and Erica Gies, author of "Water Always Wins", independent journalist and National Geographic Explorer. We meet Charlie, an assistance dog in training, and talk with Pacific Assistance Dogs Society's Tara Doherty, Director of Communications, about how certified assistance dogs provide support to people with disabilities.

Jen discusses the benefits and drawbacks of an assistance dog, offers guidance on deciding if one is the right fit for you, and shares vital next steps for the person who wishes to take them. CONNECT: insta: @understandingassistancedogs Facebook: Understanding Assistance Dogs url: understandingassistancedogs.com

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Maria Keena talks with Pam Budke, Executive Director of Champ Assistance Dogs about the training and it is important for them to have fun as well. 

Maria Keena takes us inside the training process of a therapy dog program called "Champ Assistance Dogs." It can take 18 to 24 months to train these dogs.

Find out how I got on travelling by train in a power chair and with an Assistance Dog. Find out what lessons I learnt from the experience.

Suzanne Elshult, K9 search and rescue professional volunteer, and her K9 Keb stop by to visit with Marcie and Fenway about their many intense search and rescue missions, adventures and new book, A Dog's Devotion: True Adventures of a K9 Search and Rescue Team. Suzanne discusses the active crime scenes, wilderness, avalanches, mudslides, and other dangerous terrains she and her dogs traverse to find missing individuals or remains. She shares information about the different types of search and rescue trainings, including the fascinating historical training, that ensured her and her K9 search and rescue dogs' success in the field. Suzanne graciously provides practical insights into how you too can become a sought-after search and rescue dog handler. EPISODE NOTES: A Dog's Devotion: True Adventures of a K9 Search and Rescue Team

Here we go, two epic worlds collide as we speak to Pat and Jas. Both former special ops personnel, discharged due to injuries and come together to bounce off one another over their love for (and obsession with) training assistance and attack dogs. When we think of assistance dogs, most of us think of guide dogs. I was beyond fascinated to hear about how mental health assistance dogs are trained and very much fascinated by hearing about 'bite dogs' which is Pat's area of expertise as he trains military and police canines.  If you LOVE dogs (of course you do) and you LOVE supporting military and first responder wellbeing (of course you do) then you'll love this episode. I sure did, thanks to The Code 9 Foundation for the opportunity! PAT STUART Website: https://www.operantcanine.com.au/ JAS WHITING Website: https://www.prime-canine.com/who-am-i TIFFANEE COOK Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: www.rollwiththepunches.com.au LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram:  www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandco    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week Anna welcomes back Dr Amit Patel and his famous Guide Dog, Kika. We chat about a new programme on Cbeebies called Dog Squad which is all about teaching children just how amazing dogs are in helping their owners. For Dr Amit, Kika is his eyes. There are four other superhero dogs featured: Tinks, Sylvie, Meagaidh and Diesel. They all have amazing jobs! We chat about how the TV show also aims to break down preconceptions on disabilities, and explain why dogs can help people live independent lives. Giving an educational view on dogs and how they help people is going to inspire the next generation to understand dogs, and look at disability in a new light. Dr Amit talks about how he is an Ambassador for Guide Dogs having had his life transformed by Kika, and he speaks out as to why Assistance Dogs should never be refused access; how some venues, taxi firms and more refuse Kika entrance which is against the law. Dr Amit also chats about Kika and Me, the best-selling book highlighting their journey. As Dr Amit admits he was skeptical a dog could help him as much as Kika has. He also announces a huge piece of news: that his book is going to be made into the film! More on that in another episode coming soon! Follow Kika on Twitter @Kika_GuideDog and Instagram @kika_guidedog and Amit on Twitter @BlindDad_UK and Instagram @blinddad_ukFor more information on guide dogs click hereWatch Dog Squad on CBeebiesWhy not take us up on a special 10% discount across Dorwest's range exclusive to our listeners by going to dorwest.com and using the code DOGSLIFE and follow them on Twitter @dorwest and Instagram @dorwestFor more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Miranda Turenne from Pacific Assistance Dogs Society about Assistance Dogs. Science Highlight: Canine Olfaction: Scent, Sign, and Situation How do you prep dogs for new/green handlers? Selection of the dogs is important Dogs that are highly biddable and highly task oriented Building foundation skills to fluency Training system created with the transfer to the client in mind Clean cues, proofing, generalization How do you prep handlers for dogs? Can any handler (any dog) do this transition? Service dogs are not always the best choice, so the client must be prepared for a lifestyle change with a lot of work Proper matching helps with preparation Educational hours to ensure client is prepared with how to care for the dog In person hand off course to learn the tasks and behaviors as well as care Continuing education What causes hiccups? Training Incompatibility Reinforcement history Lack of training mechanics in clients Do you offer brush-up training or support? As much or as little as the client needs/wants Yearly recertification Links Mentioned in the Episode: Training Without Conflict Where to find Miranda: Website | Advanced Dogs Instagram | PADS Instagram | Miranda's Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

www.DogCastRadio.comDogs helping humans and humans helping dogs - the circle of dog human life. Dr. Renee Alsarraf fought cancer on her canine patients' behalf for over two decades, before finding herself in a personal fight. RAD Assistance Dogs is a charity which trains people with mental health disability impairment to train their own dog as their assistance dogs. In this podcast you can hear a celebration of the dog human bond.

www.DogCastRadio.comDogs helping humans and humans helping dogs - the circle of dog human life. Dr. Renee Alsarraf fought cancer on her canine patients' behalf for over two decades, before finding herself in a personal fight. RAD Assistance Dogs is a charity which trains people with mental health disability impairment to train their own dog as their assistance dogs. In this podcast you can hear a celebration of the dog human bond.

This week Anna is over the moon to get the scoop on a new charity - Assistance Dog Assessment Association. She is joined by two of the Trustees, Richard Mearns and Selina Valentine, along with Richard's Assistance Dog, Ziggy. We chat about why the charity has been launched; namely to clarify what defines an Assistance Dog in the UK. Often Assistance Dogs that are not partnered with a visible disability can lead to confusion with service providers and businesses. Especially with the discussion between what constitutes an Emotional Support Dog and a Mental Health Assistance Dog. We also chat about why independent assessment run by expert trainers can allow for more dogs to be trained and qualified as Assistance that perform tasks, helping their client navigate the world with task related assistance. Selina talks about her own assistance dogs and how they have helped her, and why she is passionate to help others find an easier way through assessment and qualification achieve their goal to benefit from a dog by their side. We chat about the team of experienced Trustees coming from a variety of charities and dog focused organisations, which is key to getting it right in the owner trained sector. We talk about raising awareness and how to donate. Find out more at theadaa.org or follow on Instagram @theadaa_org and Twitter @theADAA_orgAnd if you haven't heard it, you can listen to Richard's story with Ziggy in Episode 80Join the Dog's Life Club on Patreon. Help support the show and get extra goodies. Just go to Patreon.com/adogslifeCheck out Paleo Ridge. If you want to switch to raw, we suggest you start there!For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

This week on the show, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed and Michael Fleck, DVM talk with the American Veterinary Medical Association's President, Jose Arce, DVM about telemedicine; and, Assistance Dogs International's Executive Director Chris Diefenthaler about International Assistance Dog Week in which we honor service dogs and their trainers.

Imagine having the fear that your child could, at any moment, bolt at speed away from safety and into a scary and dangerous situation. This is the reality for thousands of families of autistic children. However, help is available, and it has four legs. Autism Assistance Dogs have become a life changer for families across Ireland, but they need help. The seventh annual Woodie's Heroes campaign is taking place at the moment, and Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland are one of the lucky charities set to benefit! Sara Brodoni is Mum to Reuben and human to Indi and she joined Dermot and Dave to explain how Indi has made things they thought impossible almost easy! For more on the Woodie's Heroes campaign, check woodies.ie

Elementary school counselor Katy Read updates us on her school's therapy dog, Gia. She is one of many dogs that Warrior's Best Friend trains and provides for military organizations and K-12 schools. Learn more at WarriorsBestFriend.org.From the Dog Words archives:0242: Katy Read & GiaSupport our mission to provide humans with the resources and education they need to give senior and harder-to-adopt dogs a better life with a donation at RosieFund.org or through our Facebook page. You can contribute by making a purchase from the store on our website or one of our affiliates like BarkYours, the online mall with gifts for people who love their dogs.Rosie Fund social media:Facebook.com/rosiefundInstagram.com/rosiefundYouTube.com/rosiefundMusic for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com. Join The Wires as they explore new music on their show Sound Currents.

Leanne has been waiting almost seven years for breast reduction surgery, with no end in sight. Michael's son is visually impaired but when their Air B&B host heard that he has an assistance dog, they canceled the booking.

In this episode your host John Littlefair chats with Assistance Dog Instructor Victoria Wilkinson. Victoria shares her inspirational journey, from Guide Dogs in London to Therapy and Autism Assistance dogs in Australia, this is her story.........

Hallie Wells, the owner of Lumos Dog Training and Behavior Services, is a service dog and pet behavior expert who started her career as the Puppy Program Manager for a nationally accredited service and guide dog school. In addition to being the owner and head trainer at Lumos, she is a pet trainer with Peach on a Leash with a focus on the VIP Development program and behavior modification. These positions have led her to offer online service dog training services and behavior consultations for dog owners and service dog users beyond the Atlanta area. She is a certified professional dog trainer through The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers with a focus on providing modern, science-based training. Hallie joined Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss the difference between therapy, guide, service, and emotional support animals, what goes into training assistance dogs and how she helps people who need assistance dogs prepare their dogs for work. Follow Hallie Wells Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumosdogtraining/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Lumos-Dog-Training-and-Behavior-Services/100069016225518/ Website: https://www.lumosdogtraining.com/ Follow Telltail Dog Instagram: instagram.com/telltaildog/ Facebook: facebook.com/telltaildog/ Twitter: twitter.com/telltaildog Website: https://telltaildogtraining.com/ Special Guest: Hallie Wells.

Dogs learn our spoken language, how do they read our expressions? Are dogs being used for medical bio-detection? Maureen Maurer shares two stories from her book Wonder Dogs- Leader an abandoned German Shephard mix who became a loyal service dog and Emma a service dog to a paraplegic Dogs learn our spoken language, how do they read our expressions? Are dogs being used for medical bio-detection? For more information about assistance dogs and to get the book: Wonder Dogs- True Stories of Extraordinary Assistance Dogs. you can go to Maureen's website: www.assistancedogshawaii.org https://youtu.be/IxP_so5XPBw #assistancedogs #Maureenmauer #thecallwithnancysabato #dogs #rescue dogs #dogsthatheal #dogsthatcomfort We lead you to Christ through Stories & Teaching For more books about Christianity go to -https://amzn.to/3JZqvQU For more information on this ministry, go to: https://thecallwithnancysabato.com ***Please Subscribe to this channel***. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-sabato/message

Executive Producers SQuire Rushnell and Louise Duart Rushnell stopped by to talk with Marcie and Fenway about their upcoming Netflix feature movie, Rescued by Ruby which tells the remarkable TRUE STORY of a shelter dog that was saved from being put down, made history by becoming the first shelter dog to earn a spot on the Rhode Island State Police K9 unit, and then went on to make a rescue so incredible, and unlikely, that it earned Ruby the honor of being named as the nation's “Search and Rescue Dog of the Year.” You don't want to miss one inspirational and heartwarming moment of this conversation! EPISODE NOTES: Rescued by Ruby

Kyria Whisenhunt is the executive director of Paws4People, a North Carolina based nonprofit that aims to educate and empower people through the use of assistance dogs to transform people's lives. The nonprofit was formed in 1999, when Kyria was just 12 years old, with the purpose of using dogs to help people. Over the last 22 years, the organization has helped veterans, people with disabilities, and children and adolescents with physical, neurological, psychiatric, and/or emotional disabilities in 22 states, with placement nationwide. Kyria was a 2010 Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year finalist; the winner of the 2011 IKEA Life Improvement contest; the winner of WILMA Magazine's Women to Watch in 2014; the National Points of Light award in 2015; and the 2017 Coastal Entrepreneur Award – Non-profit in 2017. Kyria was also a finalist for the YWCA Women of Achievement in the Non-Profit category in 2021. Kyria serves as Executive Director of paws4people. She is the Program Director and Instructor of the University of North Carolina Wilmington Assistance Dog Training Minor, the first and only comprehensive Assistance Dog academic certificate program at a state university. She has also served as an adjunct faculty member of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. We discuss how she started the organization at just 12 years old, the surprising training program she coordinated using prison inmates to train support animals, the difference between a service dog and emotional support animal, and the use cases for service dogs you may not have known about. Paws4People can be found online at www.paws4people.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paws4people Twitter: https://twitter.com/paws4people Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paws4people/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/p4pfoundation Thanks for listening to the Misfit Heroes Podcast. More information can be found on our website at www.misfit-heroes.com and www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

www.DogCastRadio.comIn an episode all about dogs helping people, and people helping dogs, Fernando Ramirez talks about using dog sledding as a form of therapy for dogs, and Fiona Airey talks about her assistance dog, Verlin, and how Canine Partners have given her her life back. An uplifting listen.

Maureen (Mo) Maurer, author of "Wonder Dogs," tells her story of how her painful past and love for dogs led to a ministry that trains great assistance dogs.  Then, Carmen looks through some interesting headlines and applies the mind of Christ to them.

Maureen (Mo) Maurer, author of "Wonder Dogs," tells her story of how her painful past and love for dogs led to a ministry that trains great assistance dogs.  Then, Carmen looks through some interesting headlines and applies the mind of Christ to them.