S5:E5 Safety, Standards & Speaking Up With Therapy Dogs (Guest: Christine Waters)

In this episode, we’re joined by Christine Waters, a primary school chaplain and therapy dog handler, who shares her experience navigating a challenging situation involving another therapy dog in a school setting.

Christine reflects on observing concerning behaviour, the steps taken to address risk, and the importance of accountability, training, and clear processes when issues arise. The conversation highlights the real-world complexities of working in shared environments, and the responsibility handlers carry to ensure safety for everyone involved.

An honest and important discussion about maintaining standards, advocating for best practice, and protecting the integrity of therapy dog programs.

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You can keep up with Christine and Benny on Instagram: @bennytheteddy__

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S5:E4 From Puppy School To Professional Therapy Dog & Handler Team (Guest: Melissa Ashford)

In this episode, we chat with Mel, founder of Pynmanto in Far North Queensland, about her journey with Pascal, a mini Labradoodle who started as a “wet weather backup” and has now become a therapy dog supporting teen mental health.

Mel shares how she trained Pascal through puppy and adolescent programs with Therapy Dogs Australia, the importance of boundaries and animal advocacy, and what it looks like to bring a therapy dog into real-world clinical settings.

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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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S5:E3 AAI: Learning To Learn

AAI (Animal-Assisted Intervention) Learning To Learn.

In this episode, we dive into how therapy dogs can be thoughtfully integrated into clinical work with neurodivergent children and teens. From managing demand avoidance and school refusal to rebuilding confidence and engagement in learning, we share practical, session-ready intervention ideas. A practical and honest look at animal-assisted therapy in real-world settings.

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We now have a Skool! The prices to join are in USD. Remember, if you have already bought the juniors program you have already been invited to join Skool. If you can't find your invite, contact us to have it re-sent.

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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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