Inspired by his dog Winston, John set out to create his own pet therapy program Moments with Win.
In this 44th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I spoke with John about his journey through the Pet Assisted Therapy Certificate program at Providence College that led to creating his own pet therapy program, Moments with Win. What started out as neighborhood walks with his puppy, Winston, became a mission to find more ways to spread joy in his community. Now John and Winston are a credentialed team through Windwalker Humane Coalition for Professional Pet Assisted Therapy.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to create your own pet therapy program, John is generous enough to walk us through his full three course experience as well as learnings from their internship. Peppered throughout this episode, are many examples of how John has seen his dog Winston bring joy to those they meet which has allowed them to create meaningful experiences in their community.
John recently brought home a new puppy, Finley, that he’s hoping 3-year-old Winston will help him to train. If Finley enjoys people the way that his big brother Winston does, there may be room for an expansion in the program! Either way, John has learned that training requires patience and perseverance and that it’s all about the journey.
You won’t want to miss John’s genuine spirit as he shares his experiences, so let’s dive in:
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Give it a listen and let me know which part you found the most helpful, then follow their journey at @momentswithwin.
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