Erin and her Australian Labradoodle Winston are making an impact in their community from children to first responders.
In this 82nd episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I sit down with Erin and her seven-year-old Australian Labradoodle, Winston. We discuss their journey as a therapy dog team, including their experiences across a variety of settings including children’s hospitals and first responder units. Erin and Winston are certified by Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) and First Responder Therapy Dogs, and Erin says Winston has a natural knack for comforting and supporting those in need, especially with children and first responders.
In this episode, we discuss …
- Why Erin decided she wanted to look for a therapy dog prospect.
- How Winston’s intuitive nature makes him an exceptional first responder support dog.
- Why it’s important to understand and respect your dog’s comfort in volunteer situations.
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I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a watch or a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!
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