Therapy Dog Training Course
Gain expertise in therapy dog training for healthcare settings: select suitable dogs, develop calm clinical behaviours, conduct safe hospital sessions, ensure welfare protection, and track patient outcomes using protocols designed for paediatric rehab and adult surgery environments. This course equips you to prepare dogs effectively for therapeutic roles in hospitals and rehabilitation units.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches selection, assessment, and preparation of dogs for safe therapy work in hospitals and rehab centres. Master step-by-step training for calm interactions, assisted mobility, grooming tasks, and relaxed behaviour near medical equipment. Learn essential protocols for infection prevention, safety compliance, welfare checks, and basic progress tracking to deliver effective 30-minute sessions supporting patient recovery while safeguarding the dog's health.
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Develop skills
- Design 30-minute therapy dog sessions that are safe, structured, and goal-oriented.
- Train hospital-ready behaviours like calm greetings, leash control, and safe resting.
- Use low-stress, reward-based training methods including desensitisation and counterconditioning.
- Screen and assess therapy dogs for health, temperament, and suitability in clinical settings.
- Monitor outcomes by tracking dog welfare, patient benefits, and session improvements.
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