Ep. 13: Beyond The "Tricks"

Training our animal partners is about so much more than teaching tricks! In this episode, we’ll talk about how clicker training, target training, lead work, and other skills help our animals stay engaged, build confidence, provide enrichment, and strengthen the human-animal bond. At Cooper Ridge Farm, training is an important part of caring for and working alongside our animal partners.https://cooperridgefarm.org/#AnimalAssistedInterventions #CooperRidgeFarm #BeyondTheBarn #AnimalTraining #AAI #AnimalAssistedTherapy #AAT

Join us as we talk about what enrichment means, the different ways we use it with our animal partners, and why it’s such an important part of what we do here at Cooper Ridge!https://cooperridgefarm.org/

Join us as we share the exciting updates happening at Cooper Ridge Farm. From upcoming events and fundraisers, to new partnerships and our move to a new property, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how these changes are shaping the future of our participants, animal partners, and the farm!https://cooperridgefarm.org/

Join us on this episode of Beyond the Barn as we sit down with our Occupational Therapy graduate student, Alexis, to discuss the research project she completed during her time at Cooper Ridge Farm. We explore what inspired her research on animal-assisted interventions, what it was like conducting research in a farm setting, and the valuable insights she gained along the way. Whether you're passionate about occupational therapy, research, or the human-animal bond, you won't want to miss this conversation!https://cooperridgefarm.org/

Join us as we sit down with our farm veterinarian, Dr. Marlee, and volunteer Kristyna, a future veterinarian, to explore the vital role animal health and welfare play in animal-assisted services. Whether you're an animal lover, interested in veterinary medicine, or simply curious about the impact of the human-animal connection, this is an episode you won't want to miss!https://cooperridgefarm.org/

Join us as we sit down with a very special guest, who started out as a participant receiving sessions at the farm, and has now grown into a new role of a staff member! https://cooperridgefarm.org/

Come along with us as we attend the Human-Animal Interaction Conference at Green Chimneys. Join us as we talk about the insights we gained, the people we met, and how we hope to bring these ideas back to strengthen our programs and impact at Cooper Ridge Farm!https://cooperridgefarm.org/

In this episode, we sit down with one of our participants and his mom to hear about their experience on the farm. They share favorite moments, meaningful progress, and how animal-assisted therapy has made an impact in their lives.If you want to learn more about what we do at Cooper Ridge Farm, check out our website: www.cooperridgefarm.org

In this episode of Beyond the Barn, we sit down with Carolyne K. to talk about what Speech and Language Therapy can look like on a farm setting. We explore how working with animals and engaging in hands-on farm activities can support communication, confidence, and connection. Join us as we discuss why speech and language development is so important and how the farm creates unique opportunities for growth.For more information, check out our website: www.cooperridgefarm.org

In this episode, we’re spotlighting Jenny and Zeus and how their unique behaviors shape our therapy sessions.We’ll share what makes each of them special and how participants learn to read their cues, build trust, and grow through connection. From body language to big personality moments, discover how Jenny and Zeus help teach patience and confidence in powerful, hands-on ways. Website: https://cooperridgefarm.org/