Animals That Help Us Navigate And Heal
April 30, 2015 - 11:16 am
Animals, as pets can bring an invaluable benefit to our lives. And for some, animals can be a lifeline. This week we look at the back story on guide dogs as a source of navigation and safety for thousands of people with visual impairments across the country. We also feature how horses can help in psychotherapy.
Episode 1 – 3: Randy Tedrow is a local dog handler who lost his sight to diabetes. He speaks about his experience with finding and working with a number of guide dogs through Guide Dogs For The Blind.
Episode 4: Attorney, Stephanie Ko is a volunteer Puppy Co-raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind. She describes what goes into raising and training a guide dog puppy.
Episode 5: At Raven Rock Ranch, six horses assist in psychotherapy. Raven Rock’s Co-founder, Sandy Matts and Karyn Schneider, whose daughter benefited from Matt’s horse, share their experiences with equine therapy. This is a segment of a full length discussion on equine therapy that originally aired in March, 2014.
Producers: Yuko Kodama and Ruth Bly
Music: Rushus – Magic of Fog
Photo : Niall Kennedy
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