Our most popular program is our "Paws For A Cause" program. The program where many participants begin with their therapy dog and handler education. Many people begin this program due to a love for dogs and a desire to spend their days working with them and have the opportunity to share their canine with others.

This course provides you with information and training that will prepare you and your animal to work effectively in a variety of environments.

As you proceed through the team training course, read each lesson in order and complete the accompanying learning activities. It is important that you complete all of the assignments.

This course also provides in-classroom, and industry placement components.

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Requirements

Education:

You will need to have completed year 10, or equivilant.

Minimum Age: 18 years

English:

This course involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments

Computing:

Access to a computer and the internet.

Physical requirements:

Involves physical activities.

What you will Learn

Branding

Our programs addresses basic learning theory through lectures, reading assignments, and industry volunteer placement: but, most importantly, it teaches the practical application of dog assisted interventions, pet therapy and skill set training.

Our trainers in the classroom are the same trainers that you will find working with you during practical “hands-on” lessons.

Training Calendar

Our "Paws for a cause", training starts in February through to December of each year.

Autumn - March, April and May,

Winter - June, July and August,

Spring - September, October and November,

We offer training times during the working week, day, evening and weekends.

Industry Placement

Our training program offers participants, industry community placement which they can apply the techniques learned as well as opportunities to take their good - natured dogs to our partner community facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centres disability and service the general public.

Benefits:

Industry experience
Structured Learning
Community Work

Documentation:

Dog evaluation and temperament test
Police clearance

Training:

In house classroom training I
Industry placement. (6 months or 12 months)
course materials
Access to the members portal

Uniform

t-shirt
Identification badge
dog bandanna

Award Titles

Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated awards official titles to dogs and their owners who have worked to improve the lives of the people they have visited.

Therapy Dog titles can be earned by dogs who have qualified with Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated and have performed the required number of visits.

BENEFITS

FOR YOU

AND

YOUR DOG

Industry Experience

Industry partner experience, placement and community work
Insurance Inclusion, commercial liability insurance (accreditation requirements must be up held)
Receive pet therapy volunteering, employment training and industry placement
Receive mentor, supervision and support

Certification:

Receive access to online professional development training and certification
Certificate of appreciation and completion (on completion on your 6 months or 12 month industry placement)