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Did you know Therapy Dog organizations have Junior Handlers and that their requirements differ from adults?

In this 25th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I chat with Katelyn, a Junior Handler, and her therapy dog named Ace. Katelyn shared her experience as a Junior Handler for the Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD), and what it takes to transition from a Junior Handler to an Adult Handler. We also talked about why Katelyn enjoys visiting the local college with Ace and the stories she’s heard from people while volunteering.

In this episode, we discuss …

• What it's like to be a Junior Handler and how Katelyn's opportunities will change when she can volunteer on her own.
• Ace's extreme love of people and how that has impacted the way that she raises her new puppies.
• Katelyn's history of competing with Ace and how it connects to her work as a Therapy Dog team and breeder.

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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!

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