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Molly Johnson, BS, CHES, KPA CTP - Owner and Consultant
Molly has twenty 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. Molly recently completed seven months of intensive work
required to earn Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner status.
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 a Certified
Humane Education Specialist, an American Kennel Club-Canine Good
Citizen Evaluator, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT),
an APDT C.L.A.S.S. (canine life and social skills) Evaluator, and a
tester/observer for Therapy Dogs, Incorporated. Molly founded
Compassionate Canines, Incorporated, a non-profit volunteer therapy dog
group, and is currently president and treasurer of the organization. She has
worked with hospice organizations, funeral homes, public libraries, schools,
and other community organizations to establish therapy dog programming.
She works with handlers in the Appleton, WI community through her local
training business, Canine Clicker College. Molly is a positive reinforcement,
clicker trainer who believes effective training is fun and engaging for handler
and dog alike. Molly stays active as a volunteer in the community with her
three registered therapy dogs, Beamish, Dudley, and Madigan.
Dog Support Staff
Beamish is a nine year old golden retriever mix who was a former shelter
dog. In her five year career as a registered therapy dog, she has made more
than 350 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 ten 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 face delight all
who meet him - people can’t help but laugh! Dudley doesn’t mind 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 four 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. Her favorite visits, however, are to those struggling with
mental illness at Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
She is a highly skilled clicker-trained dog who can learn your name and
"cuddle" (rest her head on your lap) on cue in a matter of minutes!
Molly Johnson, BS, CHES, KPA CTP - Owner and Consultant
Molly has twenty 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. Molly recently completed seven months of intensive work
required to earn Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner status.
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 a Certified
Humane Education Specialist, an American Kennel Club-Canine Good
Citizen Evaluator, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT),
an APDT C.L.A.S.S. (canine life and social skills) Evaluator, and a
tester/observer for Therapy Dogs, Incorporated. Molly founded
Compassionate Canines, Incorporated, a non-profit volunteer therapy dog
group, and is currently president and treasurer of the organization. She has
worked with hospice organizations, funeral homes, public libraries, schools,
and other community organizations to establish therapy dog programming.
She works with handlers in the Appleton, WI community through her local
training business, Canine Clicker College. Molly is a positive reinforcement,
clicker trainer who believes effective training is fun and engaging for handler
and dog alike. Molly stays active as a volunteer in the community with her
three registered therapy dogs, Beamish, Dudley, and Madigan.
Dog Support Staff
Beamish is a nine year old golden retriever mix who was a former shelter
dog. In her five year career as a registered therapy dog, she has made more
than 350 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 ten 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 face delight all
who meet him - people can’t help but laugh! Dudley doesn’t mind 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 four 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. Her favorite visits, however, are to those struggling with
mental illness at Winnebago Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
She is a highly skilled clicker-trained dog who can learn your name and
"cuddle" (rest her head on your lap) on cue in a matter of minutes!
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