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Building Bonds and Breaking Barriers, Canine Assistants
Episode 19th October 2025 • Skirts Up! • Samantha Mandell and Melissa Matthews
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Welcome to season four!!

Samantha and Melissa celebrate their podcast's unexpected growth during the break, hitting 6,600 listeners. The duo discusses their exciting plans for the new season, which includes conversations with experts in astrology, numerology tarot, neurologist and SOOO much more.

They share insights from their own personal experiences, including Melissa's journey of divorce, cleanup, and adopting a new puppy, while Samantha updates on her schooling and plans to open Sweet Soul and Wellness focusing on trauma therapy using RTT (rapid transformational therapy) techniques.

The episode features a deep dive into their guest, Jennifer Arnold, founder of Canine Assistants. Jennifer talks about her organization's mission, the innovative bond-based training approach, and their upcoming charity event featuring a performance by trap violinist, Clejan. The conversation explores the emotional depth of human-dog connections, the science behind dog training, and how Canine Assistants continues to evolve to meet growing demands. Packed with heartfelt stories, personal growth, and a shared love for dogs and community.

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