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2:2 - Becoming a Therapy Cat Team: Tips, Skills & Insights with Allison Hunter-Frederick
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In this episode, I chat with cat behavior consultant Allison Hunter-Frederick about therapy cats and how they make a difference! 🐾 We cover what makes a good therapy cat, training and skills needed, recognizing cat body language, and helping your cat get comfortable around people and new sounds. Allison also walks us through the certification process, organizations and resources, types of visits therapy cat teams do, and how the pandemic has affected this work. Whether you’re curious about therapy cats or interested in becoming a certified therapy cat team, this episode is packed with practical advice and expert insights.
👉 Follow Allison on Facebook or her websites AllisonHelpsCats.com
👍 Recommended gear & resources mentioned in episode:
- Love on a Leash
- Pet Partners
- Therapy Cats Facebook Page
- I-CAT (International Cat Assisted Therapy) Facebook Group
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