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Optimism Matters in Therapy Dog Training

Optimism Matters in Therapy Dog Training

Have you noticed how some people and their pups maintain a positive outlook, even in challenging situations? Chances are both ends of the leash have worked on their optimistic mindsets. Having an optimistic mindset helps us to expect the good which serves as a...
Fostering Resilience in Therapy Dog Teams

Fostering Resilience in Therapy Dog Teams

Ever thought about how some people, and even dogs, just seem to bounce back from challenges like a rubber ball? That’s resilience. It’s all about staying strong when things get tough. This is especially important for teams like us – therapy dog...
Coping with Pet Loss as a Therapy Dog Handler

Coping with Pet Loss as a Therapy Dog Handler

Remembering Our Lost Companions This year, we’ve said farewell to some extraordinary Therapy Dogs in our community. Each one of them left pawprints on our hearts and we will forever remember the unique and loving impact they had: Judy from Episode 71 mourned the...
Building a Calmer Therapy Dog Team

Building a Calmer Therapy Dog Team

Therapy dogs and their handlers need to stay calm. But staying calm isn’t easy—it takes practice. Kilyn, who spoke on Episode 81 of Therapy Dog Talk, takes her dog Bubbles for a walk before therapy visits. The walk helps Bubbles stay calm. Let’s talk about...

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