Upcoming Virtual Symposium on Responding to Incidents of Mass Victimization
Release Date: 01/11/2021
Cognitive Research With Puppies featuring Guest Emily Bray
Dogged Justice
Have you ever wondered what it looks like to be an Animal Behavior Researcher? from the joins Colleen and Jim in this episode. Emily takes our hosts through her process of working with puppies, tells them how the research is functionally applied and shares some of the activities she takes the working dogs through as well. Episode Highlights 1:26 - Meet the first guest of Season 2 Emily Bray from the Arizona Canine Cognition Center & Canine Companions 2:30 - The work that Canine Companions early development center does. 4:35 - Emily’s process and her early work...
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Season 2 - Science, Training, and Research Behind Facility Dogs
Dogged Justice
Welcome back to Season 2 of Dogged Justice. This season Colleen and Jim will be focusing on the complexities of the science and research behind selecting and training facility dogs. Our hosts also provide personal updates and share the celebration of Molly B’s life as a facility dog. Show Highlights 1:30 - Season 1 Recap 2:30 - What to expect in Season 2 4:30 - Science behind selecting these facility dogs 6:30 - Examples of research happening now 8:30 - Jim explains complexities in the evolution of scientific methods 12:00 - Updates on Frannie, Blake 17:30 - Colleen asks Jim why...
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Upcoming Virtual Symposium on Responding to Incidents of Mass Victimization
Dogged Justice
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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Puppy Raising With Kathy Zastrow
Dogged Justice
We’ve interviewed puppy breeders, trainers, and handlers now it’s time to get the perspective from a puppy raiser. Kathy Zastrow with Canine Companions For Independence joins us to share her unique perspective on raising a puppy before handing it off to the training process. She shares so many surprises and family lessons learned as well as some of her memorable moments. Episode Highlights 1:10 - Meet Kathy Zastrow puppy raiser for & Northwest Region Board Member with Canine Companions for Independence 2:45 - Volunteering for a new puppy with a catch! 4:15 -...
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The Many Aspects Of Breeding with Marina Phillips
Dogged Justice
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
Dogged Justice
How many loads of laundry does it take to raise a puppy? Who takes care of the pregnant dogs? How are the dogs paired for breeding? Colleen & Jim are joined by Breeder Caretaker Wendy Clock Johnson from Canine Companions for Independence to answer all our puppy breeding and raising questions. They also discuss why this process is so important for successful working dogs. Episode Highlights 1:00 - Meet Wendy Clock Johnson the Breeder Caretaker for Canine Companions For Independence 3:30 - How Wendy becoming a breeder caretaker 5:30 - The process for breeding...
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Minimizing Separation Anxiety & What’s Next On The Podcast
Dogged Justice
Colleen and Jim reflect on what has happened on the podcast so far and share how it’s already benefiting the community. They also share what you can expect on upcoming episodes. Jim also shares his best tips for minimizing separation anxiety when you leave your dog home. Episode Highlights 1:10 - Jim provides a personal update 3:30 - Support from the community during recovery 4:30 - Upcoming topics we’ll be exploring 5:45 - Selecting from the right genetics for the best start 7:20 - The experiences through training the dogs 9:00 - Features you recognize 10:30 -...
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Advocating & Teaming Up In Alabama (Part 2)
Dogged Justice
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)
Dogged Justice
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
Dogged Justice
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_outlineThis 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.
Click here to learn more or register for this virtual symposium.
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 fills when there is a crisis
6:00 - Tamara Martin from Alabama is also back to share her experience in these events
8:15 - What Jim has observed following these events
10:45 - Creating best practices for response to these events
13:25 - Being prepared and mentally focused as a handler for a Mass Casualty Response
15:45 - Defining the role the dogs play at these events
19:00 - Managing the dogs as a resource to ensure they have down time
22:30 - Asking the right questions to prioritize who needs help
25:00 - Jim shares what to expect when attending the symposium
28:15 - Colleen recognizes how responding has impacted her
30:15 - The flexibility, change of routine, and requests that come with these circumstances
34:00 - What you know vs what may be asked of you
36:00 - The emotional experiences that you will carry with you
37:30 - Preparing for these incidents to limit trauma inside the community
39:30 - A hope that Kim has for the future
42:00 - Keeping in mind the purpose for the dogs
43:30 - Knowing when the time to say “no” is appropriate
46:00 - Being prepared to say “yes” or “no” in advance
47:30 - Kim’s experience with Caber in less than ideal circumstance
49:45 - Willow impacts a man amidst the Route 91 incident
54:00 - Caber was exactly what was needed
57:00 - The dogs know the right way to respond, even when we don’t
58:00 - Jim reminds us the training and problem solving will kick in
1:00:00 - Details on the upcoming symposium