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!

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Get In Touch With Chakera to purchase her therapy dog programs here: https://www.wagglywoofs.com.au/programs

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