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Therapy Dog Training Course

Therapy Dog Training Course
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country

What will I learn?

Discover how to choose, evaluate, and train dogs for therapy work in hospitals and rehab facilities. Master techniques for calm interactions, supported mobility, grooming tasks, and settling near medical devices. Learn essential protocols for hygiene, safety, animal care, and session evaluation to deliver effective 30-minute visits that aid 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 focused on goals.
  • 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 improving each visit.

Suggested summary

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

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