Reading Dogs Ireland

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Tuesday Talks with Ruby Reese

Ruby Reese

62 episodes

5 days ago

Ruby Reese is a dog brand from Cork in Ireland providing a range of high-quality products with short lists of clean ingredients. Tuesday Talks were born out of our love of learning new things about dogs and will contain not only our insights and perspectives of running a small business in this area but will also be joined by fantastic guests that are topic experts from the dog community. We hope you will join our journey learning all there is to know about dogs every Tuesday!

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Reading Dogs Ireland

Tuesday Talks with Ruby Reese

56 minutes 4 seconds

6 months ago

Reading Dogs Ireland

In this episode, Killian speaks with Orlagh McCarthy, CEO of Reading Dogs Ireland, about the unique program that trains therapy dogs to help children improve their reading skills. The conversation explores the journey of Orlagh, the impact of therapy dogs on children's literacy and emotional well-being, the selection and training process for therapy dogs, and the importance of prioritising the welfare of the dogs involved. Orlagh shares insights on how schools can get involved and the future growth of the program, emphasising the joy and companionship that dogs bring to children's lives.

Find out more about Reading Dogs Ireland :

Instagram: @readingdogsireland

Facebook: @ReadingDogsIreland

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Find out more about Ruby Reese:

Instagram: @rubyreeseofficial

Website: www.ruby-reese.com

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Please Note: In the interest of keeping episodes conversational and entertaining we will make broad generalisations that may not reflect you, your situation or your pet. If you have any concerns please consult a certified professional who will assess your individual needs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Reading Dogs Ireland

03:43 The Impact of Therapy Dogs on Children's Literacy

06:46 The Journey of Orlagh McCarthy

09:45 Understanding the Role of Therapy Dogs

13:04 Selecting the Right Dog for the Program

15:51 Training and Assessment of Therapy Dogs

19:04 The Importance of Dog Welfare in Therapy Programs

27:55 The Joy of Learning and the Challenge of Home

29:32 Prioritising Dog Welfare in Training

31:09 Emotional and Mental Health of Dogs

33:03 The Dog's Choice: Training and School Visits

35:23 Empathy and Advocacy for Dogs

37:30 Educating Children About Dog Interaction

38:19 How Schools Get Involved

40:40 Becoming a Therapy Dog: First Steps

44:34 The Future of Therapy Dogs

48:32 Respecting Dogs in Therapeutic Roles

54:50 Requirements for Dog Assessment

55:55 Exploring Other Episodes and Resources

56:43 Outro