Wondering how to approach and greet a new dog?“Wondering how to approach and greet a new dog?” is part two of a four part series in collaboration with Elizabeth Sánchez Arvizu, M.A.’s #ReFrameAndReEnchant initiative on Psychology for Geeks. Disclaimer: While I hope that this information helps… Mar 08 22March 08, 2022Article at SherrieRohde.com
What’s the difference between a Service Dog, an ESA, and a Therapy Dog?This article is part one of a four part series for Mental Health Awareness Month in partnership with Elizabeth Sánchez Arvizu, M.A.’s #ReFrameAndReEnchant initiative on Psychology for Geeks. Disclaimer: The following information is based on the… Mar 01 22March 01, 2022Article at SherrieRohde.com
Jeena + Juno: A team pioneering Therapy Dog work in Korea.In this 22nd episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I interviewed Jeena of @unimpressedhusky who shared: How she discovered the role of Therapy Dogs at a @petsastherapy_uk event with @dogfuriendly while living in London for a year. What it has been like to… Feb 21 22February 21, 2022Article at SherrieRohde.com
Hailey + Darrel: A future Therapy Dog team in Seattle, WA.In this 21st episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I interviewed Hailey of @darrelthedoge who shared: Why she decided to focus on trick training as a precursor to Therapy Dog training. How she tries to make each piece of their day intentional for their focus… Feb 14 22February 14, 2022Article at SherrieRohde.com
Michelle + Buffy: A children’s hospital therapy dog team.Welcome to the twentieth episode of Therapy Dog Talk: a weekly interview of Therapy Dog teams. How she became interested in Therapy Dog work before she had her own dog by hearing friends talk about a reading program. Why she thought Buffy would enjoy… Feb 07 22February 07, 2022Article at SherrieRohde.com
Elise + Moosh: A veteran therapy team and new tester/observer.Welcome to the nineteenth episode of Therapy Dog Talk: a weekly interview of Therapy Dog teams. In this episode we interviewed Elise of @shewhowalkswithgoats who shared: How she went from cat person to therapy dog team with Moosh and, recently,… Jan 31 22January 31, 2022Article at SherrieRohde.com
Thea + Bentley: A future Animal Assisted Social Work team.Welcome to the eighteenth episode of Therapy Dog Talk: a weekly interview of Therapy Dog teams. In this episode we interviewed Thea of @bentleyontheblock who shared: How she discovered the role of Therapy Dogs (spoiler: it was by meeting a doberman… Jan 24 22January 24, 2022Article at SherrieRohde.com
Casie + Kimbee & Kenobi: A GSP airport therapy dog team.Welcome to the seventeenth episode of Therapy Dog Talk: a weekly interview of Therapy Dog teams. In this episode we interviewed Casie of @pawsitivepointers who shared: What it’s been like to train two German Shorthaired Pointers (GSPs) for therapy… Jan 19 22January 19, 2022Article at SherrieRohde.com
Lori + Luna & Comet: A multi-organization therapy dog household.Welcome to the sixteenth episode of Therapy Dog Talk: a weekly interview of Therapy Dog teams. In this episode we interviewed Lori of @tiny_legs_luna and @low_rider_comet who shared: Why her dogs are in two different pet therapy organizations. How… Jan 10 22January 10, 2022Article at SherrieRohde.com
Chris + Cole: A music teacher and his deaf therapy dog.Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Therapy Dog Talk: a weekly interview of Therapy Dog teams. In this episode we interviewed Chris of @colethedeafdog who shared: How adopting Cole led him to learn about Therapy Dogs. Why having a deaf dog can help… Dec 20 21December 20, 2021Article at SherrieRohde.com
Adele + Rosie: A future Animal Assisted Social Work team.Welcome to the fifth episode of Therapy Dog Talk: a weekly interview of Therapy Dog teams. In this episode, we interviewed Adele of @thepawfectmatchshop who shared: Why she decided to go into Animal Assisted Therapy. How she found and trained Rosie… Oct 18 21October 18, 2021Article at SherrieRohde.com
Maddie + Jovie: A future Animal Assisted Social Work team.Welcome to the fourth episode of Therapy Dog Talk: a weekly interview of Therapy Dog teams. In this episode, we interviewed Maddie of @social_work_therapy_dog who shared: Her plans for Jovie to work with her in Animal Assisted Social Work. How she… Oct 11 21October 11, 2021Article at SherrieRohde.com
Maggie + Dorothy: A certified Animal Assisted Counseling team.Welcome to the third episode of Therapy Dog Talk: a weekly interview of Therapy Dog teams. In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Maggie Dou of @thattherapydoodle who shared: How she learned about incorporating dogs into her practice from a colleague.… Oct 04 21October 04, 2021Article at SherrieRohde.com