S4:E12 Why Scent Work Might Be The Training Tool You’ve Been Missing (Guests: Tanya Lawless & Leigh Russell)

This week on the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Max and Sam chat with Tanya Lawless and Leigh Russell from Unpacked Dog Education and Training. With a strong background in dog behaviour and scent detection, they share how scent work can support the overall well being of our dogs.

From managing prey drive, to using sniffing games in behavioural consults, this episode is packed with tips for building focus, reducing stress, and enriching your dog’s life. Whether you have a working therapy dog, or you just want to try something new with your pet dog at home, this episode is for you.

*If you're wanting to try some scent activities at home with your dog, Tanya and Leigh recommend adding the scent to a cotton ball and then ideally placing it in something like a container so your dog can't actually touch the cotton ball when they find them.

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S4:E11 Inside the Data: A Teacher’s Take on the Power of Therapy Dogs (Guests: Bree Rooney & Scott Gale)

Sam and Max were joined this week by Bree Rooney and Scott Gale for a feel-good episode all about the success of Toormina High School’s therapy dog program. Bree and Scott shared how therapy dog Delilah and therapy dog in training Ellie have become an integral part of the school community—boosting student well-being, building confidence, reducing negative behaviours, and even helping one student overcome her fear of dogs. We unpacked the challenges of implementation, how the program is funded, and the impact data that’s helping make the case for therapy dogs in schools. If you're curious about how therapy dogs can create real change in educational settings, you’ll love this conversation. If you find this podcast valuable, please take a quick moment to leave us a review, and remember to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel so this information can reach more like-minded people.

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S4:E10 Assistance Vs Therapy Dogs - Can You Have Both?

Can an assistance dog also be a therapy dog? In this episode of the Therapy Dogs Australia Podcast, Sam and Amy discuss the differences between assistance dogs and therapy dogs, highlighting their distinct roles, training requirements, and behavioural characteristics. They explore the challenges and ethical considerations in managing these dogs' workloads, emphasising the importance of clear boundaries between different roles and responsible handling. If you find this podcast valuable, please take a quick moment to leave us a review, and remember to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel so this information can reach more like-minded people.

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