The best therapist has fur and four legs - therapy dogs
About Us
Mission Statement
Your dogs’ well-being is our number 1 priority
Build strong therapy teams built on mutuality
Teach you how to advocate for your dog
Teach you to know your dog
Teach you how to build a relationship with your dog using scientific-based training methods featuring positive reinforcement
Our courses adhere to the Code of Conduct and Ethics set out by Animal Therapies Limited Australia and Standards of Practice, Therapy Animals Standards.Org– USA
Karen and Tilly
Meet Karen and Tilly
- BCRIM, MSW, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Canine Assisted Therapist, NDTF-qualified dog trainer using positive training methods, certified Trainer and Assessor.
- I work with Tilly - a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd who works alongside me in my private practice, Paws for Thought Counselling - where she is a favourite with all my clients for the past 5 years.
Professional Therapy Dog Team Accreditation - Puppy - 12 months
Professional Therapy Dog Team Accreditation - Dogs Over 12 months
Professional Therapy Dog Team Accreditation - Dogs Over 12 months
Blended Online and face to face training course utilising Moodle
6-month course, 7 units, payment plan available
Includes:
Zoom question/answer/training sessions
2-day face-to-face certification in Tamworth or Castle Hill
Cost: $2500.00 + GST
Hill. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact me on 0458420455.
Professional Therapy Dog Team Accreditation - Dogs Over 12 months
Professional Therapy Dog Team Accreditation - Dogs Over 12 months
Professional Therapy Dog Team Accreditation - Dogs Over 12 months
Blended Online and face to face training course utilising Moodle
Includes:
7 units, payment plan available
Zoom question/answer/training sessions
2-day face-to-face certification in Tamworth or Castle Hill
Cost: $2300.00 + GST
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If you are interested or have any questions, please contact me on 0458420455.
Professional Therapy Dog Team Accreditation- School Dog
Professional Therapy Dog Team Accreditation - Dogs Over 12 months
Professional Therapy Dog Team Accreditation- School Dog
Blended Online and face to face training course . utilising Moodle
Includes:
7 units, Payment options
Zoom question/answer/training sessions
2-day face-to-face certification in Tamworth or Castle Hill
Cost: $2300.00 + GST This course is for school teachers, school psychologists, counsellors, social workers and all school professionals
Blended Online and face to face training course . utilising Moodle
Includes:
7 units, Payment options
Zoom question/answer/training sessions
2-day face-to-face certification in Tamworth or Castle Hill
Cost: $2300.00 + GST This course is for school teachers, school psychologists, counsellors, social workers and all school professionals who would like to train and work with their dog and certify as an Canine Assisted Therapy team supporting school students and staff.
On-site training available
RECERTIFICATION
THERAPY DOG RETREAT
Professional Therapy Dog Team Accreditation- School Dog
Cost: $190.00
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 excludes GST
THERAPY DOG RETREAT
THERAPY DOG RETREAT
THERAPY DOG RETREAT
Tamworth Based Training
Cost: $990.00 + GST
Castle Hill-based Training
Cost: $1190.00 + GST
Over two days we will provide fun bonding activities for you and your dog, opportunities to develop new dog training skills as well as professional development in the form of fishbowl workshopping of case studies and developing networks for peer support.