Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast

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 #therapydogsaotearoa Music 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 Breeding Become an Animal-Assisted Therapy Team with Therapy Dogs Australia: www.therapydog.com.au Today 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/featured LinkedIn: 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_horses 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/