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November 25th, 2024

Kimmy Brown – Canine First Response Teams to the Rescue

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Today’s episode: Canine First Response Teams to the Rescue with Kimmy Brown

In this episode of the Soul Touched by Dogs Podcast, I chat with Kimmy, a dedicated canine first responder based in Maine, USA. She shares her incredible journey from a Therapy dog handler to becoming a crucial part of first response teams for critical incidents.

We discuss the unique roles these specially trained dogs play in providing comfort to those affected by Trauma, the extensive training processes for both handlers and dogs, and the deep emotional connections formed.

Kimmy also offers insights into the qualities that make a good canine first responder, her self-care strategies for handling emotionally intense situations, and the rewarding nature of this work. Whether you’re a dog lover, interested in therapy and response teams, or just someone who wants to hear an inspiring story, this episode offers a heartwarming and insightful conversation.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:24 Meet Kimmy: A Canine First Responder
00:46 The Role of Canine First Responders
03:08 Kimmy’s Journey into Canine Therapy
08:22 Training and Certification Process
11:53 Characteristics of a Good Therapy Dog
17:45 Emotional Impact on Dogs and Handlers
21:15 How to Get Involved
23:10 Conclusion and Contact Information

Find out more and connect with Kimmy:

Website: https://www.kimberlyhelene.com/

Bio: Meet Kimberly Brown
Kimberly Brown is a dedicated Public Speaker, K9 First Responder, Fitness Competitor, and Wellness Coach, committed to strengthening communities through impactful initiatives. As a representative of K9 First Response, Maine, she plays a crucial role in providing emotional and psychological support to first responders and communities during critical incidents. Her passion for health and wellness extends beyond her professional life, as she actively competes in fitness events and empowers others as a Wellness Coach. Kimberly’s dynamic approach and deep commitment to service in helping others through her specially trained K9’s make her a powerful advocate for resilience and well-being in both body and mind.

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Anke Herrmann Soul Touched by Dogs

Anke Herrmann is the creator of Soul Touched by Dogs, a podcast, virtual event &
community platform to celebrate the human-canine connection and advocate for holistic
approaches to canine health and education.

She is on a mission to educate people to see dogs not just as pets, certainly not as fashion accessories, toys for the kids, or tools, but as soulful beings, finely tuned into your emotions, wise teachers worth our respect and care. In her ideal world, every dog has the loving home it deserves.

Originally from Germany, she lives in the south of Spain. When she's not talking about dogs,
she is a multi-passionate coach and online tech expert helping coaches and educators build
Boutique Businesses offering freedom and ease without scaling the soul out of it. She's the
author of Taming the Tech Monster.

Find her at soultouchedbydogs.com or ankeherrmann.com

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