Denver and Cally the Therapy Dogs

26/01/2026

After a massive hot and yucky drive, a big weekend and a big sleep, Maple’s had her brekkie, gone for a walk, taken care of business and is now ready for her first big day at Red Frog for Families.

21/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone. Have a safe festive and holiday season. See you in 2026

28/10/2025

We are moving next year to the beach... in NSW!! This means we aren't meeting any new kids as part of Blossomtree between now and when we move.

Thanks for everything Ballarat we've loved being your therapy dogs, but Chelle got a job in NSW leading a whole clinical team of OTs and Speech Therapists and Behaviour Support Practitioners and Community Access workers and Psychologists - so many people! All we know is we're off to the beach and to keep helping other kids in NSW.

19/09/2025

🐾🐾 A Message from Denver, Cally & Maple 🐾🐾

Hi friends, it’s us – your favourite therapy dog trio! 🐶🐶🐶

We’ve got some big news to share: we’re packing up our toys, treats, and endless supply of cuddles because we’re moving to Newcastle next year! 🐾✨

Our human, Chelle, has a shiny new job as Head of Clinical Development with Red Frog for Families, and we’ve been told we’re getting important new jobs too – helping kids, families, and our new community feel safe, calm, and cared for (basically what we do best 💕).

It’s a season of big changes – leaving Ballarat and the wonderful people we’ve loved being alongside will be hard. We’ve had the BEST time here, and every wag, cuddle, and quiet moment with kids and families will always be in our hearts. 🐾💖

But don’t worry – there will still be walks, ball games, and plenty of opportunities for us to share our therapy dog magic in Newcastle. 🐾🌊🌳

So, here’s to new adventures, new friends, and continuing to do the work we love – one paw print at a time. 🐾

Love,
Denver, Cally & Maple (and Chelle, who’s carrying the paperwork while we carry the squeaky toys). 🐕🐕🐕

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas and have a safe and Happy New Year. See you all in 2025!!

12/09/2024

So you know we got Maple right??

Well it’s been busy since then. She’s a lot! In a good way most of the time and a challenging way sometimes. I’m sure those of you with brothers and sisters will understand.

Chelle has been busy training her and well she’s taken a bit to get used to being alone so we’ve not been at work for a while. We miss you all and hope to be back regularly again soon. Not every day coz we’re old now just here and there. It’s almost time for us, Denver especially, to work less and rest more!

Anyway we are still about having fun relaxing at home and hearing about and watching all Maple’s adventures.

21/06/2024

Oooh look everyone it’s us…

23/03/2024

On International Puppy Day we would like to introduce the newest member of the Taylor pack… Maple 🍁

When you find something you like get it in every colour right?

Thanks to Kylie at Kaslam Labradors for breeding such stinking cute Labradors and with such incredible temperament!!

Maple won’t be working for a while she’s got some puppying & training to do.

So in love already.

23/12/2023

Wishing you all a very blessed Christmas holiday season and a safe & happy New Year 🐾🐾

07/09/2023

Have you taken a look at the incredible line-up of presenters for ? So many amazing people doing incredible things around the world.

Rising Tide tickets are on sale now and prices will increase in 10 days. Attend in person at our Australian Co-Host site on 13th and 14th of October where we will join together to watch the virtual recordings of conference presentations and participate in shared reflective sessions after each presentation to really enrich and deepen your learning. While we won't have the presenters live we will be creating space for rich discussions and integration of the information from the presentations we watch collectively.

Or you can purchase the conference virtually on demand through to the 31st of December 2023. BUT if you want to see Dr. Perry's presentation then you have to join us live in Ballarat on the 13th and 14th of October as his presentation is not available virtually on demand!

www.risingtideconference.com

06/09/2023

Rising Tide tickets are on sale now and prices will increase in 10 days. Attend in person at our Australian Co-Host site on 13th and 14th of October where we will join together to watch the virtual recordings of conference presentations and participate in shared reflective sessions after each presentation to really enrich and deepen your learning. While we won't have the presenters live we will be creating space for rich discussions and integration of the information from the presentations we watch collectively.

Or you can purchase the conference virtually on demand through to the 31st of December 2023. BUT if you want to see Dr. Perry's presentation then you have to join us live in Ballarat on the 13th and 14th of October as his presentation is not available virtually on demand!

Please share with anyone you think might be interested. This is for mental health professionals, first responders, teachers, parents & caregivers and those who want to help in their communities. I promise it will be worth your time and money!

Click on the Australian link to purchase tickets to join us live in person.

Rising Tide is an international hybrid trauma transformed conference with keynote speakers Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, Stephen Porges, PhD, J. Stuart Ablon, PhD, Melissa Merrick PhD, Ben Zobrist, 2016 World Series MVP & Alex Kajitani plus over 20 breakout presenters from around the world!