Therapy Dog Training Course
This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to train therapy dogs for effective work in healthcare settings, focusing on safety, animal welfare, and patient benefits through structured sessions.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Therapy Dog Training Course teaches you how to choose, evaluate, and ready dogs for safe, effective duties in hospitals and rehabilitation centres. Learn step-by-step training for calm interactions, assisted mobility, grooming tasks, and relaxed positioning near medical equipment. Gain expertise in infection prevention, safety guidelines, animal welfare checks, and basic progress monitoring to conduct organised, 30-minute sessions that aid patient recovery and safeguard the dog's health.
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Develop skills
- Plan 30-minute therapy dog sessions: safe, organised, and aimed at specific goals.
- Teach hospital-appropriate behaviours: calm welcomes, lead handling, and secure resting.
- Use gentle, reward-focused techniques: habituation and positive association.
- Evaluate and select therapy dogs: health, personality, and suitability for clinical environments.
- Track results: monitor dog welfare, patient gains, and enhance each session.
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