With her passion for nurturing the bond between dogs and their humans, Gemma embarked on a diverse career path covering psychology, education, animal sciences, and animal-assisted therapy and training. In 2014, Gemma established Patient Paws – a dynamic and innovative platform for individuals and their dogs to embark on a journey of learning, growth, and fun. With a team of therapy dogs by her side, Gemma has successfully impacted the lives of thousands of dogs and their human partners throughout Melbourne through her wide range of training programs and animal-assisted interventions.