S5:E16 Meet Chilli: Mount Buller’s Ski Patrol Therapy Dog (Guest: Tess Hoinville)

What does a therapy dog do on a ski patrol team?

In this episode, Sam chats with Mount Buller ski patroller Tess about her Duck Tolling Retriever, Chilli, and the resort’s new canine support program.

Tess shares how the idea came about, what it took to get Chilli trained and accredited through Therapy Dogs Australia, and how Chilli is now providing reassurance and distraction for injured or distressed guests on the mountain.

From supporting children in the medical centre to helping a shaken skier regain their confidence, it’s a fascinating look at therapy dog work in a very different environment.

Follow Tess & Chilli on Instagram: @red_hot_chilli_dog

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S5:E15 Mouthing & Jumping: Why This Matters When Training Therapy Dogs

Got an adolescent dog who loves using their mouth or jumping up at people?

In this episode, Sam explains why mouthing and jumping can become important issues for future therapy dogs and what handlers can do about them.

From managing excitement and setting boundaries to knowing when your dog simply needs a nap, Sam shares practical ways to navigate these very normal adolescent behaviours while keeping future therapy work in mind.

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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:E14 Reading The Dog In Front Of You: Temperament Assessments & Behaviour (Guest: Jens Didriksen)

Dog trainer Jens Didriksen from NorAus Canine Services joins Sam and Max to chat about his journey into dog training and the experiences that shaped his approach.

Jens is also one of our locum TDA temperament assessors, and shares his perspective on what goes into a comprehensive therapy dog assessment and why handler education matters.

They also dive into neuroscience, reactivity and aggression, reading stress signals, breed drives and why understanding the dog in front of you is so important.

A great listen for therapy dog handlers and anyone wanting to better understand their dog.

Get In Touch With Jens Here: https://www.norauscanineservices.dog/home

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/norauscanine

Heirarchy Of Communication: https://www.norauscanineservices.dog/home/a-dog-trainers-musings

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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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