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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 remarkable Community Paramedic Facility Dog, K9 Tanner, who are redefining the boundaries of healing in paramedicine through animal-assisted therapy. Their journey is not just a story of companionship but a pioneering exploration into how dogs like Tanner are becoming indispensable in medical settings. In this episode, we discuss … How Nicole and Tanner are leading the way in bringing Therapy Dogs into paramedicine, helping p ..read more

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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 Beagle Breezy’s extraordinary evolution. Starting as a rescue dog, Breezy rose to become an AKC Therapy Dog Distinguished (THDD), a journey that has not only changed lives, through his 700+ visits with Paws for Friendship, but also illustrated the profound impact and legacy of pet therapy. In this episode, we discuss … Neil and Breezy’s impressive record of over 700 therapy visits and their lasting impact. Breezy’s journey fro ..read more

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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 to talk about her adventures with Apgar, a Yellow Labrador who’s made an impressive switch from being a Guide Dog in training to a much-loved Therapy Dog. Their story is all about embracing life’s unexpected twists and using them to positively impact others. In this episode, we discuss … How Hallie helped Apgar transition from Guide Dog prospect to Therapy Dog. Why the deep bond between a handler and their Therapy Dog as cruc ..read more

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 amazing rescue dog, Kuna, about their volunteer therapy work in Vilnius, Lithuania through Kaniterapijos asociacija. Ugnė tells us how she transformed Kuna from a reactive shelter pup into a certified Therapy Dog in 2022, ready to bring joy and comfort to those in need with a personal motto of “giving smiles to the ones who need it most.” In this episode, we discuss … How Ugnė’s journey with Kuna began with tackling Kuna’s react ..read more

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 down with Shannon Noonan, where she shared her experiences as a mental health professional, certified professional dog trainer and Therapy Dog handler with her rescued Great Dane Pointer mix, and heart dog, Blue. In this episode, we discuss … How her research showed that Therapy Dogs can have a significant positive impact on people’s mental health. Why it’s important to recognize signs of stress and discomfort in dogs to ensure ..read more