Therapy Dog Talk

Kentucky + Derby: A surf and Therapy Dog team in CA.

Kentucky and Derby are puttin smiles on faces while at surf competitions and volunteering in schools. In this 102nd episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with with Kentuck

Nicole + Tanner: A paramedic Facility Dog team in Canada.

Nicole Selby and K9 Tanner are trailblazing integrating Facility Dogs into paramedicine. In this 101st episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with with Nicole Selby and her

Tessa + Finn: An Animal-Assisted Crisis Response team in LA.

From office dog to Animal-Assisted Crisis Response and Dog Scouts of America, Tessa and Finn are always improving their bond. In this 100th(!) episode of Therapy Dog Tal

Neil + Breezy: A Beagle pet therapy team in Tampa, FL.

Neil has a lot to share on how pet therapy found him and his rescued Beagle named Breezy. In this 99th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with with Neil to discuss his

Brian + Riley: An airport Therapy Dog team in Denver.

Brian knows the importance of finding a Therapy Dog organization that aligns with his lifestyle. In this 98th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Brian about his jo

Sumbul + Budge: A volunteer Therapy Dog team in Denver.

Sumbul helps Budge thrive as a Therapy Dog by recognizing his needs and setting boundaries. In this 97th episode of Therapy Dog Talk,I chat with Sumbul about her experie

Kim + Tomo & Toshi: An Akita Therapy Dog team in MA.

Kim Fontaine, President of AATSMA, advocates for unique breeds like her Akita Therapy Dogs. In this 96th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I sit down with Kim Fontaine, the f

Hallie + Apgar: An Animal Assisted Therapy team in Georgia.

Hallie shares what it’s like for Apgar to join her in Animal Assisted Therapy at a Psychiatric Hospital. In this 95th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I sit down with Hallie

Ugnė + Kuna: A volunteer Therapy Dog team in Lithuania.

Ugnė and Kuna volunteer as a dog therapy team in Lithuania helping elementary kids and seniors. In this 94th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I sat down with Ugnė and her am

Shannon + Blue: A Therapy Dog trainer in Prince Edward Island.

Shannon created a Therapy Dog program with her dog Blue and advocates for Therapy Dog welfare. In this 93rd episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I had the pleasure of sitting do

Sarah + Pixel: A Klee Kai Therapy Dog team in California.

Sarah and her Klee Kai Pixel teach us the importance of advocating for your Therapy Dog. In this 92nd episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting

Estella + Monti & Finn: Volunteer Therapy Poms in Nashville.

Estella and her volunteer Therapy Poms work through their own traumas while helping others with theirs. In this 91st episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I talk with Estella abo

Christie + Frankie: A School Therapy Dog team in Illinois.

How Christie’s Golden Retriever Frankie became the first School Therapy Dog in their district. In this 90th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I talk with Christie about her j

Jennifer + Eclipse: An Animal-Assisted Counseling Team

Jennifer’s Bernedoodle Eclipse partners with her in Animal-Assisted Counseling as a therapy assistant. In this 89th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I welcome Jennifer Uhlma

Bree + Mickey: A School Therapy Dog team in California.

Bree was surprised to find that her rescue dog Mickey was the perfect fit for a School Therapy Dog. In this 88th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I had the privilege of spea

Cathy + Harley & Jaxson: A Groovy Goldendoodle team in SC.

AAAIP Board Member Cathy Bennett is trailblazing Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) in Charleston. In this 87th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I spoke with Cathy Bennett,

Heidi, Chance & Chubs: An Airport Therapy Dog Coordinator.

Heidi knows what it takes to coordinate an Airport Therapy Dog program and has helped others to do the same. In this 86th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I spoke with Heidi

Kennedy + Remy & Finn: An Animal Assisted Therapy team in Indiana.

Kennedy pursued Therapy Dog training with her rescue and now she’s applying what she’s learned with her new prospect, Finn. In this 85th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I s

Stasha Wong: A Director at Animal-Assisted Interactions Singapore.

Stasha Wong and her colleagues are creating positive Animal-Assisted Interactions in Singapore through Caring Canine Teams. In this 84th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I s

Magi + Remi: An Animal-Assisted Occupational Therapy team.

Madi Sontag and her dog Remi are charting their own course together in Animal-Assisted Occupational Therapy. In this 83rd episode ofTherapy Dog Talk, I sit down with Mag