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Molly Johnson, BS - Owner and Consultant
Molly has eighteen years of experience with registered therapy dogs as an
owner, volunteer, and trainer. Her education includes a B.S. Degree from
the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and credits earned toward a
Masters degree in Health Education from the University of Alabama-
Tuscaloosa. Her professional career has been spent entirely in the non-
profit sector, working primarily in the areas of public relations, marketing,
education, community outreach, and fundraising.
Dogs have always been an integral part of Molly’s life. She is an American
Kennel Club-Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, a member of the International
Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), a member of the Association of
Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), and a tester/observer for Therapy Dogs,
Incorporated. Molly has worked with hospice organizations, funeral homes,
public libraries, schools, and other community organizations to establish
therapy dog programming. She teaches therapy dog skills classes at
Clever K9s in Kaukauna, Wisconsin and stays active as a volunteer in the
community with her three registered therapy dogs, Beamish, Dudley, and
Madigan.
Dog Support Staff
Beamish is a seven year old golden retriever mix who was a former
shelter dog. In her four year career as a registered therapy dog, she has
made nearly 300 visits to people in a variety of settings. She (and Molly)
present frequently at conferences at the national, state and local levels. In
2006, Beamish was included in a Wisconsin Public Radio story and featured
in the Appleton Post-Crescent newspaper with her favorite hospice patient,
Jimmy. In 2009, Beamish and Madigan were guests on the Kathleen Dunn
show on WPR 88.1 FM to spread the word about Compassionate Canines,
Incorporated, a non-profit volunteer therapy dog group based in Neenah,
Wisconsin. Beamish attends visitations and funeral services as requested at
Wichmann and Fargo Funeral Homes and has provided comfort and support
to grieving families during “at need” funeral planning. Beamish’s gentle
manner, sweet face, and calm demeanor endear her to all who meet her!
Dudley is a nine year old basset hound, a rescue from the Mid-America
Basset Rescue. Though exhibiting the level of stubbornness that only
bassets possess, his intelligence and willingness to learn made him a
wonderful therapy dog prospect. After a year of training with Molly, Dudley
successfully passed his Therapy Dogs, Incorporated evaluation and became
a registered therapy dog. In 2009, he was part of the local Xavier High
School production of "Oklahoma!" His droopy face and long delight all who
meet him - people can’t help but laugh! Dudley doesn’t one bit, though, as
long as you fit a few ears scratches in between your giggles. He visits hospice
patients & residents at local skilled nursing facilities.
Madigan is a three year old black labrador retriever who was a former
shelter dog. A sweet and gentle soul, Madigan showed promise early on as a
potential therapy dog. Since her therapy dog registration in 2008, she has
comforted many skilled nursing home residents and hospice patients and
their families. As she continues to mature and train with Molly, she will
surely win the hearts of many, many people.
Molly Johnson, BS - Owner and Consultant
Molly has eighteen years of experience with registered therapy dogs as an
owner, volunteer, and trainer. Her education includes a B.S. Degree from
the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and credits earned toward a
Masters degree in Health Education from the University of Alabama-
Tuscaloosa. Her professional career has been spent entirely in the non-
profit sector, working primarily in the areas of public relations, marketing,
education, community outreach, and fundraising.
Dogs have always been an integral part of Molly’s life. She is an American
Kennel Club-Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, a member of the International
Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), a member of the Association of
Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), and a tester/observer for Therapy Dogs,
Incorporated. Molly has worked with hospice organizations, funeral homes,
public libraries, schools, and other community organizations to establish
therapy dog programming. She teaches therapy dog skills classes at
Clever K9s in Kaukauna, Wisconsin and stays active as a volunteer in the
community with her three registered therapy dogs, Beamish, Dudley, and
Madigan.
Dog Support Staff
Beamish is a seven year old golden retriever mix who was a former
shelter dog. In her four year career as a registered therapy dog, she has
made nearly 300 visits to people in a variety of settings. She (and Molly)
present frequently at conferences at the national, state and local levels. In
2006, Beamish was included in a Wisconsin Public Radio story and featured
in the Appleton Post-Crescent newspaper with her favorite hospice patient,
Jimmy. In 2009, Beamish and Madigan were guests on the Kathleen Dunn
show on WPR 88.1 FM to spread the word about Compassionate Canines,
Incorporated, a non-profit volunteer therapy dog group based in Neenah,
Wisconsin. Beamish attends visitations and funeral services as requested at
Wichmann and Fargo Funeral Homes and has provided comfort and support
to grieving families during “at need” funeral planning. Beamish’s gentle
manner, sweet face, and calm demeanor endear her to all who meet her!
Dudley is a nine year old basset hound, a rescue from the Mid-America
Basset Rescue. Though exhibiting the level of stubbornness that only
bassets possess, his intelligence and willingness to learn made him a
wonderful therapy dog prospect. After a year of training with Molly, Dudley
successfully passed his Therapy Dogs, Incorporated evaluation and became
a registered therapy dog. In 2009, he was part of the local Xavier High
School production of "Oklahoma!" His droopy face and long delight all who
meet him - people can’t help but laugh! Dudley doesn’t one bit, though, as
long as you fit a few ears scratches in between your giggles. He visits hospice
patients & residents at local skilled nursing facilities.
Madigan is a three year old black labrador retriever who was a former
shelter dog. A sweet and gentle soul, Madigan showed promise early on as a
potential therapy dog. Since her therapy dog registration in 2008, she has
comforted many skilled nursing home residents and hospice patients and
their families. As she continues to mature and train with Molly, she will
surely win the hearts of many, many people.
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Canine Comfort, LLC
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