S3.E16 Sonny's LegacyS3.

E16 Sonny's Legacy. Sonny, Sam's beloved therapy dog, crossed the rainbow bridge early on Monday morning, leaving behind a profound legacy, too great to put into words on the page. In today’s episode, Sam reflects on Sonny’s incredible career, from guiding her through her personal growth as a young adult, leading them into a caerer in animal-assisted therapy (before most people knew what that was), and inspiring the creation of Therapy Dogs Australia. Join us as we honor Sonny’s life and the countless lives he touched during his 11 years of therapy work.

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Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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!

Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program

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S3:E15 Regulation In The Industry – Does It Exist?!

Welcome to the Therapy Dogs Australia podcast. In this episode, Sam and Amy dive into the pressing need for regulation and accountability in the animal-assisted therapy field. They unpack the risks involved, sharing insights on professional responsibility and the importance of setting standards to protect both clients and animals. The conversation also highlights issues around misrepresentation, where unqualified dogs are marketed as therapy animals, and why this misleads consumers and increases risk. Tune in as they discuss how industry standards can prevent harm and build trust in this growing field.

Trigger warning - Dog attack discussed in this podcast, with the outcome being a dog euthanised by police.

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Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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! Raise your future therapy dog with us!

Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/

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S3.E14 Pet First Aid (Guest: Dr. Olga Lynn)

Ready to learn pet first aid with Dr. Olga Lynn? Use this special discount code for 10% off: TDA10 Access the course here: https://drolgalynn.com.au/products/first-aid-course

This week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam and I are joined by Dr. Olga Lynn, a veterinarian who created an Online Pet First Aid Course. We discuss recognizing early signs of illness in animals, balancing prompt action with a calm demeanor, and handling emergencies during Animal-Assisted Services. We also share personal experiences with pet emergencies, stress the importance of owner preparedness, and encourage proper animal care. Enjoy!

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Interested in Animal-Assisted Therapy / Animal-Assisted Services and 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!

Raise your future therapy dog with us! Join our Juniors Mentoring program (puppy & adolescent programs available) and set you and your dog up for success by training the right foundations early, more info here: https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program

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/

#therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices

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