Laura + Jameson: A Therapy Dog team working in corrections.

Dr. Laura Pedersen partners with her mini Aussie Jameson to implement Animal-Assisted Interventions in corrections.In this 64th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Dr. Laura Pedersen and her miniature Australian Shepherd, Jameson. We talk about their work with Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) in a place that helps people with mental health problems who have been in trouble with the law. They have made a special program that brings therapy dogs into one-on-one and group therapy sessions.In this episode, we discuss …Why Laura recommends beginning with volunteer work.How she learned to read Jameson’s communication.How Jameson helps her to reach the people she works with.—I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it 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.comFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/jameson_the_aussiehttps://instagram.com/therapydogtalkEpisode show notes:https://sherrierohde.com/64