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S4:E17 Creating Impactful Therapy Dog Programs (Guest: Chakera Houtby)In this episode, we sit down with Chakera Houtby to hear her inspiring journey into the world of animal-assisted therapy alongside her therapy dog, Alfie. 💜We cover the realities of therapy dog visits – highlighting the challenges in different workplace settings to the costs and logistics of running professional animal-assisted services. Chakera also opens up about her business, Waggly Woofs, and developing animal-assisted therapeutic programs for children that are now available to purchase through her website.If you’re a therapy dog handler or considering stepping into the field, this episode is packed with practical advice and honest reflections. Enjoy!Please remember to subscribe, follow and like this podcast if you enjoy it, a good review will help us a lot too. Enjoy!Get In Touch With Chakera to purchase her therapy dog programs here: https://www.wagglywoofs.com.au/programsFollow Chakera and Alfie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wagglywoofs/SUBSCRIBE!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 [email protected] 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-programFollow Us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapy_dogs_australia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therapydogsaus/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyDogsAustralia/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/#therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservicesMusic License: 07XAVXOC4BSAZG0D
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