Tessa + Finn: An Animal-Assisted Crisis Response team in LA.
From office dog to Animal-Assisted Crisis Response and Dog Scouts of America, Tessa and Finn are always improving their bond. In this 100th(!) episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with with Tessa Bodey and her Golden Retriever, Finn. Together, they navigate the impactful world of Animal-Assisted Crisis Response (AACR) with HOPE, achieve recognition through American Kennel Club (AKC) titles and Dog Scouts of America badges, as well as spread comfort and joy at LAX with the PUPs program. In this episode, we discuss … Finn’s impactful role in HOPE’s Animal-Assisted Crisis Response, providing essential comfort during crises. Finn’s distinguished behavior as evidenced by his AKC CGCU and CGCA titles, showcasing his adaptability and discipline. Finn’s dual role in spreading joy at LAX with PUPs and exploring his creative side with Dog Scouts of America, highlighting his well-rounded capabilities as a therapy dog.— — I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a watch or a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful! — How to get started as a Therapy Dog team: http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.com Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/finnbodey https://instagram.com/therapydogtalk Episode show notes: https://sherrierohde.com/100