The Mission Of Courthouse Dogs Foundation with Celeste Walsen
Release Date: 06/22/2020
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Upcoming Virtual Symposium on Responding to Incidents of Mass Victimization
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This episode spotlights the upcoming training opportunity presented by the Courthouse Dogs Foundation on Responding To Incidents of Mass Victimization. Colleen & Jim welcome back Kim Gramlich & Tamara Martin presenters at this symposium to give you a preview on what to expect, and help identify if this is the right symposium for you to attend. Episode Highlights 1:00 - Personal update on Jim 2:15 - January 20th, 2021 Courthouse Dogs Foundation Virtual Symposium on Responding to Incidents of Mass Victimization 3:30 - Kim Gramlich shares the roles she...
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The Many Aspects Of Breeding with Marina Phillips
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While you may have assumptions on how working dogs are bred, there is still plenty to learn. Marina Phillips the Breeding Coop Administrator for Assistance Dogs International North America Regional helps answer many questions on this topic. Jim shares why the terminology is so important when discussing these topics as well. Episode Highlights 2:00 - Meet Marina Phillips a Breeding Coop Administrator for Assistance Dogs International 2:30 - How the programs work together 4:30 - Breeding Cooperative accreditation & member schools 6:00 - Sharing resources in breeding...
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Breeding & Caring For The Puppies That Become Working Dogs
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Advocating & Teaming Up In Alabama (Part 2)
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Continuing last week's episode the Alabama network shares a wide range of experiences with the facility dogs they work with. Colleen also learns more about each of the facility dogs similar personality traits. We wrap up this 2 part series talking about the value of these networks in the community. Colleen provides next steps if you want to see a program like this in your community. Tamara Martin (pictured) has facility dog Willow. Tamara works the Office of Prosecution Services in Montgomery, AL. Tamara is Grant Administrator and facility dog handler. Ann Leith (primary...
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Advocating & Teaming Up In Alabama (Part 1)
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Colleen kicks off this two part episode with 4 members of the Alabama facility dog community. Ann, Jana, Patricia,Tamera and Tonya share how they came together to launch their statewide efforts to benefit the communities they serve. This episode discusses how both the and the were founded, and who they serve. Tamara Martin (pictured) has facility dog Willow. Tamara works the Office of Prosecution Services in Montgomery, AL. Tamara is Grant Administrator and facility dog handler. Ann Leith (primary handler and full-time handler) and Jana Thomas (secondary...
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Facility Dogs Building Confidence Down Under
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Colleen and Jim learn the unique ways that their peers in Australia have used facility dogs to build confidence throughout the justice system. Jane Kefford Client Services Manager for Assistance Dogs Of Australia and Julie Morrison victim engagement coordinator for the Victoria Office Of Public Prosecutions and handler of Lucy / Suzy join us this week. Episode Highlights 1:00 - Bringing the first accredited facility dog to Australia 4:45 - Coming to the states to learn from the Courthouse Dogs Foundation 6:15 - Jane Kefford breaks down the structure of Assistance Dogs...
info_outlineExecutive Director of the Courthouse Dogs Foundation Celeste Walsen shares the impact and ongoing mission of the organization. This episode explores the complexity of raising and selecting facility dogs and why these roles aren’t for just any dog. Celeste also shares the value of this training, and some of the legal aspects of working facility dogs.
Episode Highlights
2:34 - Ellen's experience with raising service & guide dogs
4:05 - What’s the process like raising these dogs
5:15 - The transformation of placement
6:50 - Service organizations guidelines
9:00 - How Ellen & Celeste met
11:00 - Advocating for increased use of facility dogs
12:30 - International impact
14:00 - Helping facilities understand purpose bred dogs
16:00 - Why purpose breeding is important for working dogs
17:55 - The science behind selecting a dog that is biddable
21:20 - Why some dogs aren’t suitable
24:15 - Remembering the mission critical role these dogs play
26:00 - Genetics, Socialization, Training - The 3 keys to success
29:00 - Good temperament still may not make a reliable services dogs
31:00 - The value of accredited assistance dogs organizations
34:00 - Continuing the mission of the foundation
36:30 - Legislative support for facility dogs
38:25 - What we do & how you can help
41:50 - Facility dogs, service dogs, therapy dogs...what are the differences
46:30 - Educating people on the work of Facility dogs
48:15 - Jim shares the shifting roles dogs play in our society
50:05 - Training those working in a facility how to interact with the facility dog
52:00 - Navigating a facility as a handler
Definitions
Biddable - A variety of factors that determine if an animal is trainable
Career Change Dogs - The determination that a purpose bred dog would be better suited to serve in a program different than the one originally intended.
Therapy Dog / Emotional Support Animal - A pet dog that has some training by its owner and has been registered as a dog & can visit public places.
Service Dogs - Defined by federal law as a dog that is specifically trained as a dog to perform tasks to help one individual.
Facility Dogs - Expertly trained dog partnered with a human to facilitate a specific outcome for those that the dog serves.
Links To References
Canine Companions for Independence - https://www.cci.org/
Guide Dogs For The Blind - https://www.guidedogs.com/
Assistance Dogs International - https://assistancedogsinternational.org/