S5:E9 School Leadership with a Therapy Dog (Guest: Elly Patterson)

In this episode, Sam chats with Deputy Principal Elly Patterson about introducing her therapy dog Elphie into a school environment and the thoughtful planning behind building a successful therapy dog program.

Elly shares how Elphie supports both students and staff through emotional regulation, transitions, connection, and wellbeing, while also discussing the importance of clear boundaries, documentation, and protocols in educational settings.

A practical and insightful conversation for anyone interested in therapy dog work in schools.

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S5:E8 Burnout, Boundaries & Better Leadership (Guest: Chelsea Beegling)

In this episode, Sam is joined by psychologist and business owner Chelsea Beegling to explore the realities of stepping into leadership, often without formal training.

They discuss burnout, boundaries, and the transition from technical roles into leadership, as well as the unique challenges faced by women in business, particularly in health and education sectors. Chelsea shares insights from her work in leadership coaching, grounded in psychological science, including the importance of self-awareness, identity, and creating sustainable “growing conditions” for success.

The conversation also touches on the complexities of running an animal-assisted therapy business, balancing work and life, and building a career that truly aligns with your values.

Get in touch with Chelsea:

www.elevareum.com

Insta: @elevareumofficial

Tik Tok: @elevareum

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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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S5:E7 Puppy Board & Trains: What You Need to Know (Guest: Sue Chipperton)

In this episode, we’re joined by experienced Hawaii-based Professional studio animal trainer Sue Chipperton to unpack the often debated topic of puppy board-and-train programs.

We explore common misconceptions, from bonding concerns to ethical questions, and what actually makes a high-quality program. Sue shares insights from her 30+ years in the dog training industry, including how structured early training, safe socialisation, and clear communication with owners can set puppies up for success.

A balanced and practical conversation to help handlers make informed decisions about their puppy's training journey.

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You can keep up with Sue via her Instagram: @tailsticks

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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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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therapy-dogs-australia/

#therapydog #therapydogsaustralia #animalassistedtherapy #animalassistedservices

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