Dogged Justice is an educational podcast focused on sharing the positive impact facility dogs make in the criminal justice system. Hosted by Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr Jim Ha and Courthouse Facility Dog Handler Colleen Phelan each episode will share a new aspect of the world wide work of the Courthouse Dogs Foundation. Weekly 30 - 45 minute episodes will bring you insightful interviews from members of the community, to deep dives into cutting edge research, and Jim’s Training Corner.
To learn more about what they are doing to change the criminal justice system go to https://courthousedogs.org/
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Cognitive Research With Puppies featuring Guest Emily Bray
Season 2 · Episode 21
Friday, October 15, 2021 • Duration 50:26
Have you ever wondered what it looks like to be an Animal Behavior Researcher? Emily Bray from the Arizona Canine Cognition Center joins Colleen and Jim in this episode. Emily takes our hosts through her process of working with puppies, tells them how the research is functionally applied and shares some of the activities she takes the working dogs through as well.
Episode Highlights
1:26 - Meet the first guest of Season 2 Emily Bray from the Arizona Canine Cognition Center & Canine Companions
2:30 - The work that Canine Companions early development center does.
4:35 - Emily’s process and her early work in animal behavior studies.
6:30 - Surprising behaviors discovered during the maternal studies.
10:05 - Jim & Emily reflect on how important the maternal work being done benefits all dog owners. Plus, where Jim has recently referenced the work.
12:30 - Why these long-term studies are so challenging to complete.
17:00 - The benefits of these long-term studies and why it's worth being patient for them to be completed.
18:00 - Emily goes deep on the cognitive research she's been conducting on working dogs.
23:00 - How this research get’s functionally applied in the real world.
26:00 - Jim points out how specialized puppy raisers' intuition and years of experience play a part in all of this.
31:00 - Jim invites Emily to share her recent publications from the data she’s collected.
33:00 - 3 tasks used in recent testing and what the results helped us understand.
38:00 - Thinking about Blake, Colleen reflects on the daily tasks her facility dog would and would not be suited for.
40:45 - Jim and Emily talk through what makes positive and negative outcomes, and how a working dog's characteristics play a part.
43:30 - What happens when a working dog isn't the right fit for the originally intended working environment.
45:15 - Emily share's what it's like to work with these cute dogs all day as a professional animal behavior researcher.
If you'd like to know more about the work Emily does you can follow her website at https://www.emilyebray.com/
Season 2 - Science, Training, and Research Behind Facility Dogs
Season 2 · Episode 20
Sunday, July 11, 2021 • Duration 30:38
Welcome back to Season 2 of Dogged Justice. This season Colleen and Jim will be focusing on the complexities of the science and research behind selecting and training facility dogs. Our hosts also provide personal updates and share the celebration of Molly B’s life as a facility dog.
Show Highlights
1:30 - Season 1 Recap
2:30 - What to expect in Season 2
4:30 - Science behind selecting these facility dogs
6:30 - Examples of research happening now
8:30 - Jim explains complexities in the evolution of scientific methods
12:00 - Updates on Frannie, Blake
17:30 - Colleen asks Jim why Blake is upset when she gets in the hammock
20:30 - Celebrating Molly B’s life and service
22:00 - Jim shares his first memory of Molly B
26:00 - Colleen reflects on when she’s interacted with Molly B
Court Decisions That Support This Work With Ellen O’Neill-Stephens
Season 1 · Episode 11
Sunday, August 16, 2020 • Duration 36:17
This episode covers detailed and graphic topics related to the sexual abuse cases that facility dogs have been involved with. Ellen O’Neill Stephens provides a deep dive into the groundbreaking case that David Crenshaw and Rosie discussed on our last episode. We also talk about the appellate court process, and other cases that have impacted the use of facility dogs throughout the United States.
Episode Highlights
1:30 - This episode covers detailed and graphic topics related to the sexual abuse cases that facility dogs have been involved with.
2:30 - Ellen & Celeste become aware of David Crenshaw’s work
4:45 - Circumstances of the first child David & Rosie worked with
6:30 - Touring the courthouse through the eyes of Rosie
7:30 - The trial process for the victim & guilty verdict
8:40 - National news coverage of Courthouse Dogs
10:45 - What an appellate court decision is and how it impacts facility dogs
15:40 - New York courts appellate decision in David & Rosie’s case
17:00 - Recognizing that a dog being present is not prejudicial if a child talking about sexual assault is not disturbing
19:05 - This victims case sets precedent for many cases
20:10 - Ellen shares her experience before the Supreme Court
21:45 - Colleen shares how she feels when Arizona cases have included Russel & Blake
23:10 - Jim asks Ellen how David & Rosie’s case impacts other states' cases.
26:45 - Adult accommodations with differing results in Michigan and Georgia
29:00 - The facility dogs can do a lot, the victim testifying has the ability to choose
A Facility Dogs Problem Solving Skills With Dr David Crenshaw
Season 1 · Episode 10
Sunday, August 9, 2020 • Duration 01:08:09
Dr David Crenshaw of the Children’s Home Of Poughkeepsie joins Colleen & Dr Jim for a lively discussion about the various ways his organization uses facility dogs. He shares how their facility dogs have used their problem solving skills to support, comfort, and a good laugh. Also, Jim provides a lot of insight into why problem solving is so important for the dogs chosen to serve.
Episode Highlights
1:37 - David shares how Dr Jim’s work has impacted his efforts
2:15 - Meet Dr David Crenshaw of the Children's Home Of Poughkeepsie
4:40 - The specialized programs they offer
5:30 - Nuevas Alas serving immigrant children
6:45 - Safe Harbour program for youth sex trafficking victims
7:45 - Group Emergency Foster Care for siblings
9:00 - Navigating the campus of services
10:00 - David finds Courthouse Dogs Foundation
14:00 - Rosie from ECAD works with 2 children
17:00 - David’s observations of Rosie’s impact
20:15 - Jim reflects on the past 10 years of adoption of facility dog programs
24:20 - The importance of problem solving skills in these dogs
28:10 - The current projects Jim is working on the science of play
30:00 - Rosie is reunited with Dale but continues to show up
31:00 - An example of the work Rosie did in court
34:15 - The transition of facility dogs
37:30 - Gentle soft touch to the dogs provides healing to the children
38:45 - Benefiting from establishing boundaries
Positive Reinforcement in Chile with Cecilia Marré
Season 1 · Episode 9
Monday, August 3, 2020 • Duration 01:16:51
With ever changing environments at dispersed facilities Chile’s facility dogs face a unique set of challenges. Cecilia Marré Director of Bocalan Confair in Santiago, Chile’s programs join Jim & Colleen in this week's episode to highlight the way they’ve adapted the program to fit their community. Using a facility dogs natural instincts & positive reinforcement training she discusses the way they’ve made adjustments to their program to accommodate those they serve.
Episode Highlights
1:11 - Meet Cecilia Marré director of Boclan Confair in Santiago, Chile
2:15 - Cecilia invites Courthouse Dogs Foundation to Chile
3:45 - Chile’s dispersed criminal justice system
6:00 - Adopting forensic interviews
7:40 - The environments facility dogs & handlers navigate in Chile
11:05 - Jim explains what traits are sought after in these working dogs
14:15 - Paseta the labrador the first facility dog in Chile
18:45 - Trusting the facility dog to guide interactions
21:30 - Using facility and support dogs through the criminal justice process
24:00 - Sitting on the sidelines as a handler while court is taking place
25:30 - When the facility dogs are brought in for bonding sessions
31:00 - The combination of animal assisted intervention & support
35:15 - How Courthouse Dogs Foundation helped Cecilia integrate the program
37:45 - The importance of the facility dog’s support team
40:30 - Inhibition in the dogs
Retiring A Facility Dog with Kim Gramlich
Season 1 · Episode 8
Sunday, July 26, 2020 • Duration 01:13:57
Have you wondered what happens when a facility dog retires? Kim Gramlich of the Delta Police Victim Services in Delta British Columbia joins us to discuss the retirement of facility dog Caber. She also shares what it’s like bringing a new facility dog into the mix. As the first handler in Canada Kim is a wealth of knowledge on best practices getting started and managing a successful facility dog program.
Episode Highlights
0:45 - Meet Kim Gramlich with the Delta Police Services in Delta British Columbia
3:38 - The NOVA conference leads to the discovery of facility dogs
5:30 - Creation of a facility program in Canada
6:30 - Kim meets her facility dog Caber in 2010
8:05 - Signs a facility dog is close to retirement
10:50 - Changes in Caber that Kim observed
12:00 - Jim shares health issues that could impact the facility dog as well
14:30 - Colleen & Jim reflect on changes they’ve noticed as their dogs have aged
16:45 - Finding an internal champion to support the program
21:00 - Educating those that are still not familiar with the facility dogs in court
22:15 - How Canada’s testimonial accommodation supports those testifying during legislation
27:15 - The handlers role during testimonial accommodation
28:00 - Acclimating the dog to different standards internationally
30:30 - Caber & Puma’s personality differences
33:40 - Colleen’s experiences with Russell & Blake
Managing Life, Schedules & Focus With Sergeant Tia Froh
Season 1 · Episode 7
Sunday, July 19, 2020 • Duration 01:16:43
Our first international guest from Saskatchewan, Canada. Sergeant Tia Froh and Merlot serve in the Regina Police Service. She shares how she manages her life, and schedules with her facility dog while working as a police officer. Tia also shares with us what it’s like to live in Merlot’s world.
1:00 - Meet Sgt Tia Froh & Merlot of the Regina Police Service in Saskatchewan Canada
2:30 - Many facility dogs serve throughout the justice process.
3:20 - The “Point of First Contact Principal”
4:30 - Greeting those coming to the facility
5:30 - The facility that Tia and Merlot work in
8:00 - What the Canadian justice and legal system looks like
10:10 - Additional team members in the community
11:00 - How facility dogs get involved in the justice system
14:10 - Building confidence
15:30 - Merlot the Accredited Justice Facility Dog
19:15 - Understanding working vs not working time for the facility dog
22:30 - Jim explains the mental strength facility dogs need to have
25:40 - Facility dogs behavioral changes during down time
31:20 - Managing Merlot’s schedule
35:40 - Supporting officers in critical mission debriefs
37:35 - Canada’s criminal code support person explained
39:300 - Support person roles in cases in Canada and the United States
Training Both Sides Of The Leash with Carrie-Leigh Cloutier
Season 1 · Episode 6
Sunday, July 5, 2020 • Duration 01:05:10
President of Courthouse Dogs Foundation, Carrie-Leigh Cloutier joins Colleen & Jim this week and shares how their 7 facility dogs have impacted her community. Training plays a big part in managing situations and environments that facility dogs and their handlers work in. This episode provides an insider's guide on how that takes place, and how you can be a part of creating a great environment for all to thrive and benefit from these working dogs in any community.
Episode Highlights
1:40 - Meet Carrie-Leigh Cloutier CEO of the Chaves County Courthouse Program in Roswell, New Mexico
3:30 - Zia the CASA dog
4:30 - The transformation of a facility dog when putting their vest on
8:20 - Carrie-Leigh’s role with Courthouse Dogs Foundation
11:00 - The 7 facility dogs in Roswell, New Mexico
14:30 - Chance meeting & quick adoption of the program
16:45 - Emma the labradors impact on the community
19:50 - Labradoodle Moose helps children during family visitations
21:05 - Cognitive therapy games with families and the facility dog
23:30 - Facility dog assists in "goodbye visits"
25:00 - The power of holding the dogs leash
29:30 - Why facility dogs & their handlers are best used during community trauma
34:00 - The added benefits to staff members working in proximity to facility dogs
39:00 - Jim shares the science behind why dogs are sensitive to people's emotions
41:15 - A handlers part in letting the facility dog work
42:00 - Lessons Carrie-Leigh has learned facilitating this program
The Mission Of Courthouse Dogs Foundation with Celeste Walsen
Season 1 · Episode 5
Monday, June 22, 2020 • Duration 57:05
Executive Director of the Courthouse Dogs Foundation Celeste Walsen shares the impact and ongoing mission of the organization. This episode explores the complexity of raising and selecting facility dogs and why these roles aren’t for just any dog. Celeste also shares the value of this training, and some of the legal aspects of working facility dogs.
Episode Highlights
2:34 - Ellen's experience with raising service & guide dogs
4:05 - What’s the process like raising these dogs
5:15 - The transformation of placement
6:50 - Service organizations guidelines
9:00 - How Ellen & Celeste met
11:00 - Advocating for increased use of facility dogs
16:00 - Why purpose breeding is important for working dogs
17:55 - The science behind selecting a dog that is biddable
21:20 - Why some dogs aren’t suitable
24:15 - Remembering the mission critical role these dogs play
26:00 - Genetics, Socialization, Training - The 3 keys to success
29:00 - Good temperament still may not make a reliable services dogs
31:00 - The value of accredited assistance dogs organizations
34:00 - Continuing the mission of the foundation
36:30 - Legislative support for facility dogs
38:25 - What we do & how you can help
41:50 - Facility dogs, service dogs, therapy dogs...what are the differences
Meet Facility Dog Handler Colleen Phelan
Season 1 · Episode 4
Sunday, June 14, 2020 • Duration 42:08
Colleen shares her winding path from volunteering to a Special Victims Advocate and Facility Dog Handler. She and Jim also dive deep into how the mind-body connection with yourself can positively impact your relationship with your facility dog. Also, Jim shares how he was connected to his “career changer” dog.
Episode Highlights
1:00 - Colleen’s path to becoming a Special Victims Advocate
4:30 - Volunteering opens a different path
5:30 - Transforming language to make an impact
8:30 - Creating spaces to have trauma conversations
11:00 - Adverse Childhood Experiences
13:00 - Settling into Arizona
14:00 - Creating a Mind Body Connection
17:30 - The value of yoga & meditation for healing
21:00 - Connecting these concepts into the criminal justice community
22:30 - How dogs are influencing these conversations
24:00 - Moving into full time advocacy & training future advocates
26:00 - Colleen is introduced to Facility Dogs
28:00 - Jim shares how he got his “career changer” dog
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Definitions
Biddable - A variety of factors that determine if an animal is trainable
Career Change Dogs - The determination that a purpose bred dog would be better suited to serve in a program different than the one originally intended.
Therapy Dog / Emotional Support Animal - A pet dog that has some training by its owner and has been registered as a dog & can visit public places.
Service Dogs - Defined by federal law as a dog that is specifically trained as a dog to perform tasks to help one individual.
Facility Dogs - Expertly trained dog partnered with a human to facilitate a specific outcome for those that the dog serves.
