Paws on Point

Pawsabilities Service Dog Society - info@pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca
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Paws on Point – The Service Dog Podcast by Pawsabilities Service Dog Society. Paws on Point is a Canadian service dog podcast from Pawsabilities Service Dog Society, sharing real stories, expert interviews, and educational insight into service dog training, PTSD support dogs, therapy dogs, and accessibility awareness. Each episode dives into the powerful partnership between humans and service dogs, exploring the teamwork, advocacy, and inclusion that change lives across Canada. Whether you’re a handler, trainer, volunteer, or simply curious about how service dogs transform lives, this podcast is your place to learn, connect, and be inspired. 🎧 Listen, follow, and share to help spread awareness about the life-changing impact of service dogs in Canada. Find out more at www.pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca or email 📩

  1. 1d ago

    POTS is Not Going Away: What 23 Years of Research Actually Tells Us | Dr Satish Raj & Kate Bourne

    For decades, patients with POTS have been told the same thing - it'll go away. You'll grow out of it. Just wait. The research tells a very different story. In this episode of Paws on Point, Tim sits down with Dr Satish Raj - cardiologist, POTS researcher, and professor at the University of Calgary - and Kate Bourne, MD/PhD candidate at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine and POTS patient herself - to discuss the most comprehensive long-term POTS outcome study ever conducted. With a median follow-up of 23 years, their research published in the Journal of Internal Medicine is the longest known study of its kind. And the findings are clear - 98% of participants continued to experience POTS symptoms decades after onset. Only 2% reported being fully recovered. This episode covers: Why POTS is a lifelong condition for the vast majority of patients The average diagnostic delay of 5 years - and why it's still happening The psychiatric myth - what the research actually shows Why treatment can improve quality of life even without an FDA approved drug The comorbidities that predict worse long-term outcomes How service dogs are changing daily life for POTS patients What patients can do when their doctor doesn't recognise POTS Where POTS research is heading next Kate brings something rare to this conversation - the lived experience of a 12 year diagnostic delay, combined with the scientific credibility of someone who has dedicated their career to understanding the condition that changed her life. This is the episode POTS patients, their families, and their healthcare providers need to hear. 🐾 Paws on Point is the podcast of Pawsabilities Service Dog Society -  amplifying credible voices in the service dog and invisible illness community. #POTS #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #Dysautonomia #InvisibleIllness #ChronicIllness #POTSAwareness #ServiceDogs #ServiceDogPodcast #MedicalResearch #ChronicPain #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #MCAS #POTSSupport #InvisibleDisability #PawsOnPoint #PawsabilitiesServiceDogSociety #HealthPodcast #PatientAdvocacy #ChronicIllnessAwareness #MedicalMyths

  2. Jul 16

    The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower — Clare Kumar on Making the Invisible Visible in Canada

    What if a sunflower could change the way the world treats you on your hardest day? In this episode of Paws on Point, Tim Land sits down with Clare Kumar - Canadian Director of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme - to explore one of the most quietly powerful movements in accessibility and invisible illness awareness happening right now. The Sunflower Scheme began at Gatwick Airport in 2016 as a simple idea: a recognisable symbol that anyone with a hidden disability could choose to wear, signalling to those around them that they might need a little extra patience, kindness, or assistance. Today it's present in nearly 350 airports worldwide and has spread across retail, healthcare, transit, banking, events, and municipalities - and it's growing fast in Canada. Tim and Clare talk about why bias makes the sunflower necessary, what it actually feels like to wear the lanyard, the incredible ripple effect of one small symbol on an entire environment, and why Uruguay and Brazil have already made the sunflower legally recognised as a symbol of non-visible disability. Clare also shares her own personal journey - including her late diagnosis of autism and ADHD - and why that experience deepened her commitment to making the world more inclusive for everyone living with something you can't see from the outside. Whether you're living with an invisible illness, caring for someone who is, or simply want to understand how to make the world a kinder place - this conversation is for you. 🌻 Find the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme in Canada at hdsunflower.com/ca 🎙️ Listen to Claire's podcast: Happy Space 🎙️ The official Sunflower podcast: Sunflower Conversations Conditions discussed in this episode include: POTS, EDS, PTSD, autism, ADHD, MS, and other hidden disabilities. Paws on Point is produced by Pawsabilities Service Dog Society - a Canadian nonprofit advocating for service dog handlers and shining a light on invisible illness. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.

  3. Jul 7

    The Calm Dog Studio: Rewriting the Rules of Dog Grooming — Part 1

    What happens when two groomers hit breaking point, walk away from everything they knew, and rebuild from scratch — on their own terms? In this episode Tim sits down with the founders of Calm Dog Studio — Victoria's pioneering dog grooming and conditioning studio built on a radical idea. That a calm dog and a calm groomer aren't separate goals. They're the same goal. From burnout and breakdown to building something entirely new during COVID, Kelsey and Kayla share the story behind Calm Dog Studio, why the traditional grooming industry needed to change, and what happens when you decide to put the dog's nervous system first — every single time. This is a conversation about consent, collaboration, humble pie and the moments that change how you see dogs forever. And yes — there are puppies. Woofability puppies specifically. And Bruce flying over a coffee table. Topics covered: How Calm Dog Studio was born out of burnout and a garden shed during COVID Why the traditional grooming industry is at a crossroads Consent based grooming — what it means and why it matters Nervous system co-regulation between dogs and humans The Woofability connection and the magic of working with future service dog puppies Why knowing your strengths makes you a better professional The humble pie moments that change everything This episode is for: Dog owners, groomers, trainers, handlers and anyone who has ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes when a fearful or reactive dog walks through a grooming studio door. This is Part 1 of a two part conversation — Part 2 coming soon. 🎧 Listen now and follow Paws on Point — Canada's service dog podcast. 🐾 Learn more or donate at pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca 📩 info@pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca Paws on Point is proudly supported by Trupanion Pet Health Insurance and Helmcken Veterinary Clinic.

  4. Jul 3

    Bark in the Park 2026 — Jim Swanson of the Victoria HarbourCats on Baseball, Dogs and Community

    What happens when a baseball stadium opens its gates to dogs, service dog teams, and a community that just wants to come together? In this episode, Tim sits down with Jim Swanson - of the Victoria HarbourCats - to talk about one of Victoria's most loved community events: Bark in the Park, happening Sunday July 19th at Wilson's Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park. Jim shares how Bark in the Park began over 12 years ago, why it's become one of the most asked-about dates on the HarbourCats calendar, and why he believes it has the potential to grow into something even bigger. From the symphony of barking dogs set off by the stadium sound system, to the merging of baseball, pet and service dog communities in one incredible afternoon - this is a conversation about what community really looks like when everyone is welcome. And this year, Bark in the Park falls on the same day as the World Cup Final - so the HarbourCats have moved the 3pm start time to make sure nobody has to choose. Bring your dog, watch some baseball, and be part of something special. Bark in the Park 2026: 📅 Sunday July 19th ⏰ 3pm start 📍 Wilson's Group Stadium, Royal Athletic Park, Victoria BC 🎟️ Tickets and info at victoriaHarbourCats.com 🐾 Learn more about Pawsabilities at pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca 📩 info@pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca Paws on Point is proudly supported by Trupanion Pet Health Insurance and Helmcken Veterinary Clinic.

  5. Jun 18

    Pets Drug Mart Founder Wendy Chui: The Pharmacist Who Took On the Drug Companies to make Pet Medication Affordable for Every Canadian

    What happens when a hospital pharmacist gets a $3,000 vet bill for eye drops — and discovers they were just human drugs? For Wendy Chui, founder of Pets Drug Mart, that moment changed everything. What started as one prescription at a time in a medical building became Canada's national pet pharmacy — serving every province and territory, delivering medication directly to your door. But the journey wasn't straightforward. Wendy took on 16 pharmaceutical companies, fought her own professional college, went to the Globe and Mail, CBC's Fifth Estate, and the federal government's competition bureau — alone — to ensure Canadian pet owners had the right to access affordable pet medication through a pharmacy. In this episode of Paws on Point, Tim sits down with Wendy for a conversation that's as much about courage and patient advocacy as it is about pet prescriptions. They get into: 🐾 Why your dog's medication costs significantly more at the vet than at a pharmacy — and why that's by design 🐾 The $3,000 eye infection bill that started it all 🐾 How Wendy took on 16 pharmaceutical companies as a lone pharmacist and won 🐾 What prescription portability means for Canadian pet owners and service dog handlers 🐾 The simple thing every pet owner with a chronic medication prescription should do at their next vet appointment 🐾 How service dog handlers can get both their own medication and their dog's medication delivered to their door through one platform This is a genuinely practical episode — by the end of it you'll understand your rights as a pet owner and know exactly how to save money on your dog's long-term medication. Find Pets Drug Mart at petsdrugmart.ca Support Pawsabilities Service Dog Society at pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca — 100% of donations fund life-changing service dog partnerships for people who need them most.

  6. Jun 10

    The Anxiety Fix Nobody Told You About — Dr. Russell Kennedy on Why Service Dogs Heal What Therapy Can't

    What if anxiety isn't a thinking problem at all — but a feeling problem that traditional medicine has been getting wrong for decades? In this episode of Paws on Point, Tim sits down with Dr. Russell Kennedy — physician, bestselling author of The Anxiety Rx, and anxiety specialist — for one of the most honest and unexpected conversations the podcast has ever had. Dr. Kennedy has spent 30 years challenging the way medicine treats anxiety. His core belief: most people think anxiety is a thinking problem with a feeling component. He believes it's the other way around — and that distinction changes everything about how we heal. What makes this episode particularly powerful for the Paws on Point community is how naturally Dr. Kennedy's framework connects to the world of service dogs. The unconditional trust, the body-based comfort, the way a dog can walk into a room and completely shift its energy — it all maps directly onto the neuroscience of how humans heal anxiety at its root. In this conversation they get into: 🐾 Why traditional psychiatry keeps people coping rather than healing 🐾 The moment that shifted Dr. Kennedy's entire understanding of anxiety 🐾 Why dogs give people access to love they couldn't trust from humans 🐾 The case for dogs in every doctor's office in Canada 🐾 Why connection — not medication — is the most powerful healing force we have 🐾 What 30 years of treating anxiety actually teaches you about yourself This is one of those conversations that makes you see something completely familiar in a brand new way. Find Dr. Russell Kennedy at https://www.dr-russ.com and look for The Anxiety Rx wherever books are sold. Support Pawsabilities Service Dog Society at pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca - 100% of donations fund life-changing service dog partnerships for people who need them most.

  7. Jan 24

    Hypoallergenic Dogs: Fact or Myth? What Science Actually Says

    Hypoallergenic dogs don't exist. And someone in the pet industry has been very happy for you not to know that. The word hypoallergenic sells dogs. It appears on breeder websites, in pet store marketing, and in well-meaning advice from friends. But the science tells a different story — and if you or someone you love has allergies, that story matters. In this episode, Tim breaks down one of the most persistent myths in the dog world — what hypoallergenic actually means, why no dog is truly allergen-free, and what science says you should actually be paying attention to when allergies are part of the equation. Because making the wrong choice doesn't just cause sneezing. For service dog prospects, families with allergies, and handlers whose health depends on getting this right — it can derail an entire partnership before it begins. Topics covered: Why the term hypoallergenic is misleading — and what it actually means in practice How dog allergies really work — dander, saliva, shedding and the science behind reactions Why some breeds seem better for allergy sufferers even if none are truly safe The role of grooming, environment and individual sensitivity in managing allergic reactions Common marketing myths versus medical reality Practical considerations for families, service dog prospects and allergy-aware owners This episode is for: Anyone researching breeds, considering a service dog, or trying to make an informed decision about dogs and allergies based on evidence rather than labels. 🎧 Listen now and follow Paws on Point — Canada's service dog podcast. 🐾 Learn more or donate at pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca 📩 Questions or stories: info@pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca#HypoallergenicDogs #DogAllergies #ServiceDog #PawsOnPoint #Pawsabilities #CanadianPodcast #DogBreeds #PetAllergies #ServiceDogCanada #DogScience #AllergyAwareness #ServiceDogTraining #BCServiceDog #DogHealth #PetHealth

  8. 11/20/2025

    The Ripple Effect/ How a Service Dog can change a whole family’s world.

    When a service dog joins a family, one person's life changes. But that's never where it stops. The ripple effect is real. And in this episode, you're going to hear it firsthand. Tim sits down with a remarkable family who share their journey with complete honesty — the challenges that led them to a service dog, the moments they weren't sure they could keep going, and the profound transformation that happened when their dog finally arrived. Not just for the handler. For everyone. For the parent who could finally sleep at night. For the sibling who watched their family member rediscover confidence. For the relationships that were strained by daily uncertainty and slowly rebuilt through the steady presence of a dog who simply showed up, every single day, and did their job. This is one of those episodes that stays with you. Topics covered: The real journey of a family navigating disability, advocacy and the service dog process How a service dog changes daily routines, emotional stability and family dynamics The impact on siblings, parents and relationships that nobody talks about What independence actually looks like from inside a family living it The honest truth about what life looked like before — and after This episode is for: Families considering a service dog. Handlers who want to feel understood. Anyone who has ever wondered whether the impact is really as profound as people say. It is. This family proves it. 🎧 Listen now and follow Paws on Point — Canada's service dog podcast. 🐾 Learn more or donate at pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca 📩 Share your story: info@pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca #ServiceDog #ServiceDogFamily #RippleEffect #PawsOnPoint #Pawsabilities #CanadianPodcast #DisabilityAdvocacy #ServiceDogCanada #FamilySupport #DisabilityInclusion #ServiceDogHandler #ServiceDogLife #InvisibleDisability #BCServiceDog #ServiceDogAwareness

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Paws on Point – The Service Dog Podcast by Pawsabilities Service Dog Society. Paws on Point is a Canadian service dog podcast from Pawsabilities Service Dog Society, sharing real stories, expert interviews, and educational insight into service dog training, PTSD support dogs, therapy dogs, and accessibility awareness. Each episode dives into the powerful partnership between humans and service dogs, exploring the teamwork, advocacy, and inclusion that change lives across Canada. Whether you’re a handler, trainer, volunteer, or simply curious about how service dogs transform lives, this podcast is your place to learn, connect, and be inspired. 🎧 Listen, follow, and share to help spread awareness about the life-changing impact of service dogs in Canada. Find out more at www.pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca or email 📩

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  • Creator
    Pawsabilities Service Dog Society - info@pawsabilitiesservicedogs.ca
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    Paws on Point — a Canadian service dog podcast by Pawsabilities Service Dog Society. Sharing real stories, training insights, and advocacy for accessibility and inclusion. Copyright©️2025 Pawsabilities Service Dog Society - All rights reserved.
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    Paws on Point