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Paws on PointHypoallergenic Dogs: Fact or Myth? What Science Actually SaysHypoallergenic dogs are often promoted as the perfect solution for people with allergies but is that actually true?
In this episode, we break down the hypoallergenic dog myth and explore what science really says about dog allergies, shedding, dander, and saliva. You’ll learn why no dog is truly hypoallergenic, how allergies actually work, and what factors matter most when choosing a dog if you or a family member has allergies.
We also discuss:
What people really mean when they say “hypoallergenic dogs”
Why some breeds seem better for allergy sufferers
2026-01-2424 min
Paws on PointThe Ripple Effect/ How a Service Dog can change a whole family’s world.🎙️ Episode Description — Paws on Point Podcast
Title: The Ripple Effect: How a Service Dog Can Change a Whole Family’s World
In this heartwarming and eye-opening episode, we explore what really happens when a service dog enters a home — and how the impact reaches far beyond the person holding the leash.
Join Tim as he sits down with a remarkable family who openly shares their journey: the challenges they faced, the support they needed, and the incredible transformation that came when their service dog joined the family. From emotional stability to increased independence, from safety to c...
2025-11-2055 min
Paws on Point“It Takes a Village: The Hidden Support Network Behind Every Service Dog”Behind every highly trained service dog is a team of devoted people whose names you may never hear but whose impact changes lives.
In this episode of Paws on Point, Tim shines a light on the unsung heroes who make service dog partnerships possible: the dedicated trainers who shape every command, the volunteers and puppy raisers who pour in months of love and socialization, and the families who open their homes and hearts to help a future service dog succeed.
Together, they form the foundation of independence, empowerment, and hope for handlers living with...
2025-11-0109 min
Paws on Point“A Real-Life Chat: Service Dog Handlers Speak from the Heart”This special episode of Paws on Point brings you a raw, unfiltered conversation from within the service dog community. 🐾
Join Tim as he sits down for an honest chat about the real-life experiences of service dog handlers, the challenges they face, and the power of community support. Whether you're a handler, trainer, or ally, this episode gives you a front-row seat to the human stories behind the harness.
🎧 Topics include:
Daily realities of living and working with a service dog
Advocacy for visibility and accessibility
Breaking stigma and building unders...
2025-10-2242 min
Paws on PointHow Trupanion Helps Service Dog Teams & Pet Owners Budget for the UnexpectedOn this episode of Paws on Point, Tim talks with a Trupanion representative about how modern pet insurance really works from unlimited coverage and per-condition deductibles to direct payment at the vet. We explore why budgeting for the unexpected matters, how rising access to specialists changes care (and costs), and why service dog handlers in particular benefit from reliable, fast reimbursement. You’ll hear common myths vs. realities (savings vs. insurance, annual vs. per-condition deductibles), why transparent policies matter, and how a supportive, 24/7 claims team can reduce anxiety in emergencies so you can focus on your dog—not the bill...
2025-10-151h 06
Paws on PointLocal Heroes, Big Impact: Thank You for Supporting the Pawsabilities Birthday BashIn this special community episode of Paws on Point, Tim shares a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made the Pawsabilities Service Dog Society Birthday Bash a huge success.
From incredible local businesses to volunteers and supporters, this event brought our service dog community together to celebrate, raise funds, and build awareness. Hear Tim recap the day — the live music, bicycle pizza, and the many local sponsors who made the magic happen.
He also shares updates on upcoming podcast episodes (including our interview with Trupanion) and invites listeners to send in their questions and topic id...
2025-10-1405 min
The Dispatch on Purpose PodcastFrom Naval Officer to Mobile Vet & Nonprofit Founder w/ Dr. Tara GoldenVeterinarians now face the highest suicide rate in the medical field. In this powerful episode, Amy Doll sits down with her longtime friend Dr. Tara Golden—Naval Academy grad, Navy Reserve O-6, veterinarian, and founder of a mobile veterinary practice and the nonprofit Golden Pawsabilities—to talk about purpose, resilience, and serving people and pets with dignity.Tara shares how she navigated 12+ years on active duty, used the GI Bill for vet school, and built hospitals on wheels that bring care to seniors, immunocompromised clients, anxious pets, and families with limited resources. We dig into the mental-health cris...
2025-10-1032 min
Conversations with CarrollChelsey Schultz: Copywriting, Cat Rescue & Community - Chelsey’s Mission with SOCKSIf you’ve ever wondered how to take what you love and turn it into something that truly makes a difference, this episode is for you!In this episode, I had the absolute joy of speaking with Chelsey Schultz—a young Founder & CEO who followed her heart, built her own boutique marketing agency, and still found a way to give back in the most beautiful way through her work with SOCKS, a no-kill cat rescue.What I love about Chelsey’s story is how it shows us that PASSION and PU...
2025-09-2524 min
Paws on PointPuppy Raisers: The Unsung Heroes of Service Dog TrainingBehind every successful service dog is a dedicated puppy raiser. This episode highlights the vital role of volunteer families who provide the early socialization, training foundations, and love that set puppies up for success in their future working lives.
Learn more or donate at pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca — and follow Paws on Point, the Canadian service dog podcast dedicated to awareness, training, and inclusion.
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2025-09-1116 min
Paws on PointFake Service Dogs: The Damage They Cause and How to Spot ThemFake service dogs harm the credibility of real teams. In this episode, we dive into how untrained pets wearing vests affect legitimate service dog handlers, why it matters for public access, and how communities can help stop the problem.
Learn more or donate at pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca — and follow Paws on Point, the Canadian service dog podcast dedicated to awareness, training, and inclusion.
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2025-09-0415 min
Paws on PointService Dogs vs Therapy Dogs vs Emotional Support Dogs: What’s the Difference?Confused about the difference between a service dog, therapy dog, and emotional support animal? This episode breaks down the legal definitions, training standards, and access rights of each, giving clarity to handlers, businesses, and the public.
Learn more or donate at pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca — and follow Paws on Point, the Canadian service dog podcast dedicated to awareness, training, and inclusion.
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2025-08-2807 min
Paws on PointWhy We Started Paws on Point: Giving Service Dog Handlers a VoiceDiscover why we launched Paws on Point, a podcast dedicated to advocacy, education, and real stories from the service dog community. Learn how we aim to highlight the challenges and triumphs faced by handlers, trainers, and supporters while giving the service dog world a platform it deserves.
🎧 Subscribe now to join the conversation and be part of a growing podcast community dedicated to service dog awareness, advocacy, and storytelling
Learn more or donate at pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca — and follow Paws on Point, the Canadian service dog podcast dedicated to awareness, training, and inclusion.
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2025-08-2013 min
Paws on PointInside Service Dog Training: From Puppy Selection to Public AccessWhat really goes into training a service dog? From selecting the right puppy and assessing temperament to public access training and task work, we sit down with an experienced trainer to uncover the step-by-step journey of raising a successful service dog
Learn more or donate at pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca — and follow Paws on Point, the Canadian service dog podcast dedicated to awareness, training, and inclusion.
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2025-08-161h 07
Paws on PointService Dogs Are Not a Cure: Living with Visible and Invisible ConditionsA service dog is not a miracle cure. This episode explores what service dogs can and cannot do, the realities of daily living with medical or mobility challenges, and how dogs provide vital assistance without replacing professional care.
Learn more or donate at pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca — and follow Paws on Point, the Canadian service dog podcast dedicated to awareness, training, and inclusion.
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2025-08-1313 min
The Fur Real Podcast with Mark A KyleRehab has "INFINITE PAWSABILITIES" with Dr. Elizabeth FowlerEver thought about animals needing rehab, just like humans? Well, it makes perfect sense! In this episode, we are thrilled to have the incredible Dr. Elizabeth Fowler join us. Her veterinary clinic is far from ordinary. Imagine a place with separate sections for dogs and cats, plus a state-of-the-art rehabilitation clinic offering a variety of physical therapies to treat your furry friends. From a young age, Dr. Fowler dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, and her passion shines through in the wide range of treatments she provides for all the animals that come through her doors. But her...
2024-06-2558 min
Dog Words0425: Inclusion Connections with Courtney Gebauer and Matthew HornDirector of Community Engagement Courtney Gebauer and student Matthew Horn share the wonderful story of Inclusion Connections and how PawsAbilities provides skills training and job placement for people with disabilities in Kansas City.Learn more online:ickc.orgPawskc.orgBelongKC.orgFacebook.com/InclusionConnectionsInstagram.com/inclusionconnectionsLinkedIn.com/company/inclusion-connectionsYouTube.com/@inclusionconnections2599TikTok.com/@pawsabilitieskcTwitter.com/ICKCConnectionsMusic for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info...
2023-12-2027 min
2023-09-2024 min
Pet Resource RadioPawsAbilities with Edie HowardPawsAbilities makes treats and pull toys for dogs and teaches developmentally disabled folks life-long skills at the same time. We sat down with Edie Howard to talk about the organization and the importat work they're doing in the community. PawsAbilities Dogs can smell when we’re stressed out, a new study shows Students -- and pets -- move into dorms at Nicholls State Help us keep pets and people together!
2022-10-2419 minPet Resource RadioPawsAbilities with Edie HowardPawsAbilities makes treats and pull toys for dogs and teaches developmentally disabled folks life-long skills at the same time. We sat down with Edie Howard to talk about the organization and the importat work they're doing in the community.PawsAbilitiesDogs can smell when we’re stressed out, a new study showsStudents -- and pets -- move into dorms at Nicholls StateHelp us keep pets and people together!
2022-10-2419 min
2021-06-2038 min
PocketPod: Animal CrossingAnimal Crossing #151 - Fluffy Stuffy PawsabilitiesGo Andy Akimbo with us as we celebrate shamrock-shaped shumglasses and run with a food beverage. This week, join us in #AnimalCrossing #NewHorizons where we suitely dream of payment apps and stuffin' plushies. Shamrock Rug, what it means to be from Doug!
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2021-03-121h 02
KC Cares OnlineKc Cares Episode 274Kansas City’s Nonprofit Voice! Telling the stories of Kansas City local nonprofits and the people they serve. We talk with philanthropists, volunteer, community activists, executive directors from various nonprofits in the Kansas City community. Hosted by Ruth Baum Bigus and Bobby Keys This Weeks Guests: __________________________________________ Inclusion Connections Jennifer Beruan, PawsAbilities program coordinator; Debbie Horn, Executive Director www.ickc.org __________________________________________ Child Abuse Prevention Association Rochelle Parker, Executive Director; (Megan Campbell, development & communications director) www.capacares.org ...
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