The Healing Power of Dogs: Therapy Dog Training, Caregiving & the Bond That Saves Us with Susan Hartzler

Dogs, Grief and Caregiving: The Human Animal Bond

In this episode of Unleashed Curiosity, Donie sits down with Susan Hartzler, author and a recognized authority on therapy dogs and the human animal bond. Susan shares the story behind Sit With Me, her guided meditation practice for pet parents and their dogs, and how her own dogs, Blondie, Bliss, and Baldwin, carried her through pivotal moments in her life, from dating in her twenties to caring for her father through his Parkinson's diagnosis.

Susan and Donie also talk about what it takes to train and work with a therapy dog, matching a dog's temperament to the right environment, and practical advice for caregivers and pet parents seeking more calm with their dog.

Topics covered:
🧘 The origin story behind Sit With Me guided meditations
🐾 How dogs support human well-being through everyday connection
📖 Susan's memoir on dating and her dog Blondie
💙 Caregiving for a parent while navigating grief
🐕 What it takes to train and work with a therapy dog
❤️ Practical advice for caregivers and pet parents seeking calm

💙 Connect with our guest, Susan Hartzler:

ᐧ Website: susanhartzler.com

ᐧ Instagram: @susanhartzlerauthor

ᐧ Books, blog, and Sit With Me meditations available on Substack: https://blissdog.substack.com/

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Music: "Life of Riley" by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)

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