The best therapist has fur and four legs - therapy dogs
Training courses for therapy, service and assistance dogs and their humans
Helping you train your furry co-therapist
About Us
Karen and Tilly
My name is Karen I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker/ Counsellor, Canine Assisted Therapist and NDTF qualified dog trainer. I have completed therapy dog training with two of Australia's leading AAT Trainers. I have been working with my two therapy dogs, Rosie and Tilly as part of my practice for the past three years. I have experienced the difference between providing therapeutic support with and without my therapy dogs, and it is my experience that the dogs bring a calmness to the space and help clients engage and stay engaged in the therapy process. I am passionate about the benefits of the human-canine bond and its impact on the therapeutic process and want to share my knowledge with city and rural professionals, so I developed Therapy Dogs NSW. We are located in Tamworth NSW to provide a central point of access for rural and other professional's who wish to train in Animal Assisted Interventions. I also offer training in Animal Assisted Activities for individuals who would like to take their companion animal to visit nursing homes or hospitals.
Tilly
Tilly is a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd, and she accompanies me to work in our private practice, Paws For Thought Counselling, in my role as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker where we provide counselling to a variety of clients. Tilly always brightens the days of clients and staff.
Karen and Tilly
THERAPY DOGS NSW IS A NDIS/NDIA APRROVED TRAINER OF ASSISTANCE DOGS.
2 Day PUPPY PREPARATION
3 Day Canine Assisted Activities Course
4 Day CANINE ASSISTED THERAPY
Cost: $700.00
***currently on hold*****
2-day intensive dog behaviour and manners training for puppies aged 12-20 weeks and handlers interested in the AAT certification course once the dog has reached 12 months. The course will also include an introduction to Canine Assisted Therapy. Completing is this course gives you 10% off Canine Assisted Therapy Course
Course Cost includes GST.
4 Day CANINE ASSISTED THERAPY
3 Day Canine Assisted Activities Course
4 Day CANINE ASSISTED THERAPY
Cost: $1800.00
4-day Canine Assisted Therapy Dog Training Course: recommended for Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists. Includes behaviour training, exploring the human and animal bond and history of AAT, training and practice in AAT services, site visits to an office setting.
Course Cost includes GST.
3 Day Canine Assisted Activities Course
3 Day Canine Assisted Activities Course
3 Day Canine Assisted Activities Course
Cost:$990.00
This course is for individuals wanting to work with their companion animals in visiting hospitals, nursing homes and other appropriate sites.
Course Cost includes GST.
RECERTIFICATION
3 DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE
3 DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Cost: $150.00
Half-day re-certification program designed to ensure that you and your dog continue to grow together as a team. Click on the photo to learn more about the Re-certification page for further information and course details.
Course Cost includes GST
3 DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE
3 DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE
3 DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Cost: $750.00
3-day therapy dog training course for the therapists with a background in AAT and wanting to participate in a professional development program to gain new skills in a group learning environment. Click on the photo to learn more about Animal Assisted Therapy - Professional Development page for further information and course details.
Course Cost includes GST.