Therapy Dog Program

Paws for a cause.

Bring comfort, confidence, and connection into people’s lives through the power of a therapy dog. Whether you're looking to volunteer for a school, visit hospitals or aged care, or choose to use a dog for animal assistance therapy (AAT) then this course is for you.

What to expect?

This online course is designed for dogs 6 months and over. Step by step videos and written material, real life examples and professional guidance designed to help you and your dog become an amazing team.

✅ Build strong foundation obedience skills, confidence and calm behaviour.

✅ Increase your handler skills.

✅ Support mental health and recovery for others.

✅ As a general guideline mature dogs should take around 3 months to complete training.

✨Make an impact - one paw at a time.

A one-time payment and lifetime access

Your dog's required equipment easily purchased from our online store. Takes away the stress of knowing what and where to buy from

Having a therapy dog is a life rewarding experience. A dog who follows your cues instantly is required to navigate hospital beds, aged care facilities or assist a stressed child

Pricing options

Don't spend thousands!!! This self paced course along with some private training will provide you with a therapy certificate that has you ready for any organisation.

$1,200.00

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About This Course

$1,200.00

298 lessons

5 hours of video content

Therapy Dog Program Curriculum

Welcome to the course!

Therapy work - information

Positive Reinforcement Training

Learning and Leadership

Communication

Body Language

About This Course

$1,200.00

298 lessons

5 hours of video content

Therapy Dog Program Curriculum

Welcome to the course!

Therapy work - information

Positive Reinforcement Training

Learning and Leadership

Communication

Body Language

Equipment Requirements

Safety

Socialisation

Feeding and Enrichment

Resource Guarding

Gentle Exercise

Calm Behaviour

Handling and Husbandry

Focus Exercises

Cues

General Obedience - Sit

General Obedience - Drop

Drop - Troubleshooting

Sit From Drop - High Level Exercise

General Obedience - Stand

Drop From Stand - High Level Exercise

General Obedience - Stay

Drop Stay

Stand Stay

General Obedience - Recall

Recall - High Level Exercises

Cues Extended

General Obedience - Walking and Equipment

Prequal to Walking

Walking - Take and Release Technique

Walking

Walking - Concrete to Grass

Walking - Gate Manners

Collar Holds

Mat Training

Mat Training - Reducing Size of the Mat

Mat Training - People coming to your door

General Obedience - Leave It

Leave it - Higher Level Exercises

Under Exercise

Tuck

Stairs

Lifts

Therapy dogs in schools

Hospitals and Nursing Homes

Occupational Therapists

Next Steps

Preparation prior to commencing therapy

About This Course

$1,200.00

298 lessons

5 hours of video content

Therapy Dog Program Curriculum

Welcome to the course!

Therapy work - information

Positive Reinforcement Training

Learning and Leadership

Communication

Body Language

Equipment Requirements

Safety

Socialisation

Feeding and Enrichment

Resource Guarding

Gentle Exercise

Calm Behaviour

Handling and Husbandry

Focus Exercises

Cues

General Obedience - Sit

General Obedience - Drop

Drop - Troubleshooting

Sit From Drop - High Level Exercise

General Obedience - Stand

Drop From Stand - High Level Exercise

General Obedience - Stay

Drop Stay

Stand Stay

General Obedience - Recall

Recall - High Level Exercises

Cues Extended

General Obedience - Walking and Equipment

Prequal to Walking

Walking - Take and Release Technique

Walking

Walking - Concrete to Grass

Walking - Gate Manners

Collar Holds

Mat Training

Mat Training - Reducing Size of the Mat

Mat Training - People coming to your door

General Obedience - Leave It

Leave it - Higher Level Exercises

Under Exercise

Tuck

Stairs

Lifts

Therapy dogs in schools

Hospitals and Nursing Homes

Occupational Therapists

Next Steps

Preparation prior to commencing therapy

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