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

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.
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