Dogs: Beyond the Lab Podcast

Cherisse recounts how a planned short-term foster named Odie arrived in Manitoba in September 2023 profoundly fearful, avoiding people, and struggling to settle.

Cherisse describes his early challenges, including serious conflicts with her dog Daisy, and the added strain of supporting her partner, James, as he navigated his own PTSD.

The conversation explores how dogs and people with trauma can support one another, and how setbacks coexist with meaningful gains. Cherisse encourages prospective adopters and fosters to use rescue organizations’ resources instead of facing difficult behaviors alone.

For her, the joy of watching Odie play, explore, and simply be a dog makes the ongoing work worthwhile and rewarding.
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