Lori enjoys volunteering in Southern California with her two Therapy Dog Dachshunds Luna and Comet.

In this 16th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Lori and her lovable Dachshunds, Luna and Comet. They tell us about their fun experiences volunteering as a therapy dog team in Southern California. Lori explains how she signed up Luna and Comet with different therapy dog groups, Pet Partners and Love on a Leash.

In this episode, we discuss …

• What Lori’s process was like to figure out which settings Comet would do best in.
• What surprised her about being a therapy dog team and what she looks forward to.
• How this work helps Lori to build her relationship with each of her dogs.

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I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!

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How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:

http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.com

Follow us on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/tiny_legs_luna

https://instagram.com/low_rider_comet

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Episode show notes:

https://sherrierohde.com/16

Melissa and her Golden Retriever Rainbow share their excitement about becoming a new Dallas Therapy Dog team.

In this 15th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I meet Melissa and her friendly Golden Retriever, Rainbow, as they tell us about their journey to become a new Dallas Therapy Dog team. We talk about their hopes to volunteer in schools and how important it is to find a good place for both the person and the dog.

In this episode, we discuss …

• Why it matters to volunteer somewhere both the human and the dog feel comfortable.
• What Rainbow will enjoy about being a Therapy Dog and what Melissa looks forward to.
• Rainbow’s love of dock diving and other sports.

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I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!

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How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:

http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.com

Follow us on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/heythere.rainbow

https://instagram.com/therapydogtalk

Episode show notes:

https://sherrierohde.com/15

Susan and her little dog Ace enjoy volunteering together in hospitals and as a college campus Therapy Dog team.

In this 14th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Susan and her adorable little dog, Ace, about their amazing journey as a college campus therapy dog team. From hospitals to universities, this fantastic duo brings happiness and comfort to everyone they meet.

In this episode, we discuss …

• How she learned about Therapy Dogs while training Ace.

• How timing is everything when testing your dog for this work.

• What surprised her about becoming a Therapy Dog team.

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I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!

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How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:

http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.com

Follow us on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/little_ace_dog

https://instagram.com/therapydogtalk

Episode show notes:

https://www.sherrierohde.com/14

Music teacher Chris Hannah and his Pitbull Cole the Deaf Dog are teaching acceptance as a Therapy Animal team in New Jersey.

In this 13th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I’m joined by Chris Hannah, a music teacher in New Jersey, and his incredible deaf Pitbull, Cole. Together, they focuse on teaching acceptance and promoting inclusion in their community through therapy animal work with Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs and the Cole the Deaf Dog and Friends Foundation.

In this episode, we discuss …

• The unique advantages of Cole’s deafness and his impact as a therapy dog.

• How they teach acceptance while overcoming challenges related to his breed and disability.

• The importance of the bond between a handler and their therapy dog.

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I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!

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How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:

http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.com

Follow us on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/colethedeafdog

https://instagram.com/therapydogtalk

Episode show notes:

https://sherrierohde.com/13

Merin combines her love of traveling with volunteering as a Los Angeles Airport Therapy Dog team with her Poodle Dazu.

In this 12th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Merin and her Standard Poodle, Dazu, as we discuss their journey to volunteering at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the PUPs program through Alliance of Therapy Dogs. We dive into their unique experiences and the rewarding moments they share.

In this episode, we discuss …

• How Merin discovered Therapy Dogs and why she wanted to volunteer with LAX PUPs.

• Why Merin decided to get a Standard Poodle.

• What it’s like to volunteer as a Therapy Dog team at a major international airport.

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I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!

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How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:

http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.com

Follow us on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/poodlegoesshopping

https://instagram.com/therapydogtalk

Episode show notes:

https://sherrierohde.com/12

Jennie has big plans to partner with her Labradoodle Harvey in her professional work as an Occupational Therapy Dog team.

In this 11th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Jennie, an occupational therapist, and her Labradoodle Harvey, who volunteer together as a therapy dog team through Love on a Leash. We explore how Jennie discovered therapy dogs and their recent accomplishment with the #52HikeChallenge.

In this episode, we discuss …

• How Jennie discovered Therapy Dogs and why she chose Love on a Leash.

• Why she decided to get a Labradoodle as her future partner in Animal-Assisted Therapy.

• What Harvey enjoys about being a Therapy Dog.

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I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!

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How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:

http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.com

Follow us on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/helperharvey

https://instagram.com/therapydogtalk

Episode show notes:

https://sherrierohde.com/11

Jackie practices self-care when volunteering as a first responder therapy dog team with her Labradoodle Mango.

In this 10th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Jackie Bryla and her amazing Labradoodle therapy dogs, Mango and Savanna. We dive into their unique experiences in therapy dog work in Northern California and their recent certification with First Responder Therapy Dogs.

In this episode, we discuss …

• Jackie’s personal experience that led her to registering Savanna as a Therapy Dog.

• How Mango and Savanna went through different journeys to Therapy Dog and differ in their roles and preferences.

• The importance of helping your dogs to practice self-care by managing what they can handle on a visit.

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I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!

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How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:

http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.com

Follow us on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/labradoodlemystique

https://instagram.com/therapydogtalk

Episode show notes:

https://sherrierohde.com/10

Exploring the challenges of Therapy Dog testing after lockdown with Nilda and her Miniature Poodle, Mylo.

In this ninth episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Nilda and her miniature poodle, Mylo, about their inspiring journey as a therapy dog team in San Francisco. We discuss how they got started, their volunteering experiences, and the challenges they faced after the lockdown.

In this episode, we discuss …

• The struggle of finding out how to get started as a Therapy Dog and how Instagram helped.

• Why and where she decided to pursue volunteering as a Therapy Dog team with Mylo.

• The importance of knowing if your dog is enjoying the work and being aware that they change.

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I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!

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How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:

http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.com

Follow us on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/callme.mylo

https://instagram.com/therapydogtalk

Episode show notes:

https://sherrierohde.com/9

Erica and Charlie learned valuable insights on their unexpected journey from shelter dog to School Therapy Dog.

In this eighth episode of Therapy Dog Talk, join me as I chat with Erica and her incredible rescue dog, Charlie, about their inspiring journey from shelter dog to school therapy dog. We dive into the ups and downs of their training and discuss the impact of therapy dogs in a school setting.

In this episode, we discuss …

• When Erica realized Charlie was her heart dog and decided to foster fail.

• Things you need to consider when having a Therapy Dog in a school setting.

• Why you might want to consider a rescue dog in your search for a Therapy Dog.

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I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!

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How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:

http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.com

Follow us on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/girland2vandogs

https://instagram.com/therapydogtalk

Episode show notes:

https://sherrierohde.com/8

Donna and her Australian Labradoodle Zoe are making the transition from Therapy Dog to Service Dog.

In this seventh episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I’m joined by Donna and her two Australian Labradoodles, Madison and Zoe. Madison is 15 years old, and Zoe is three years old and a certified therapy dog. Donna is a nurse with 33 years of experience and two grown daughters.

In this episode, we discuss …

• What a Guardian Mom is and how that experience has been.

• What Zoe enjoys about being a therapy dog and how they chose where to volunteer.

• Zoe’s recent training to become an allergy detection dog and what has been most challenging.

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I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!

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How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:

http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.com

Follow us on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/zoedoodle_sdit

https://instagram.com/therapydogtalk

Episode show notes:

https://sherrierohde.com/7