Therapy Dogs Aotearoa

14/07/2024

There are a few key elements that go into training puppies. If all these elements are being addressed and incorporated everyday, training will consistently be fun and rewarding for both you and your puppy.

Interested in raising your puppy to become a future therapy dog? Head to www.therapydog.com.au for more information about our Juniors Mentoring Programs. 🐶

13/07/2024

Did you know that we offer monthly Group Supervision? It’s always a good time! Book in for July 15th and we’ll see you there! https://therapydog.com.au/store%2Fbook-online/ols/categories/professional-development

10/07/2024

Did you know that Insurance companies are increasingly asking for animal assisted therapists to provide evidence of their training? Our courses are accepted by these standards. Find out more info about our courses via our website: www.therapydog.com.au

09/07/2024

For those who missed out on starting the Clinical course last week- don’t worry! The next start date is August 12th! Be sure to book your spot early, places fill up fast. 💜

07/07/2024

🐾 Are you hoping to raise a future therapy dog?

We cannot stress enough just how important it is that dog and handler teams have a strong foundation in socialisation and early training to give them the best chance at a long and successful career together in the animal assisted services indusrty.

This is especially the case if dogs have been purchased for this intention, where the financial and time investment is already significant before the puppy has even arrived home.

You can start with our Puppy Program, then move on to our Adolescents Program for ongoing support through your young dogs life.

Both of these programs include:
- Members access to our website
- Access to our Puppy and Adolescent live online classes (no additional cost)
- Access to our Training Video Library

Head to our website for more info! https://therapydog.com.au/juniors-mentoring-program

06/07/2024

With the start of the weekend comes a giggle! Which meme is your favourite? Comment below! 🤣🐾

05/07/2024

ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT - Starts Monday July 8th!

Community Course *Payment Plans Available*
This Therapy Dog & Handler training course is designed to equip you and your dog with the skills required to work together in an animal-assisted activities (visiting) setting.  This is the course that is suitable for people who are wishing to engage in visitation therapy dog roles, and:
— Volunteer with their dog at a hospital or school
— Working in the health industry in an admin role
— Support worker role, Disability work, Youth workers
— Health worker or education worker who is trained up to a Certificate or Diploma level
— Clinicians or Educators who finds these course dates more convenient

If you are unsure if you meet this criteria - please ask!

04/07/2024

This is something not talked about enough, who else wishes ‘asking to greet a dog’ was more common practice?

Interested in studying with us? Visit: www.therapydog.com.au today for more information or to secure your spot for our next intake! 🐶

03/07/2024

A new episode on the podcast has dropped!! Go check it out today!

S3:E7 Building Confidence & Resilience In Therapy DogsToday Sam is joined by Max O'Neill, owner of Down Under Dog Trainer, to discuss building confidence and...

02/07/2024

Thanks to Jane for sharing this cute moment before the therapy work starts for the day! ☺️🐾

01/07/2024

ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT - Starts Monday July 8th!

Community Course *Payment Plans Available*
This Therapy Dog & Handler training course is designed to equip you and your dog with the skills required to work together in an animal-assisted activities (visiting) setting.  This is the course that is suitable for people who are wishing to engage in visitation therapy dog roles, and:
— Volunteer with their dog at a hospital or school
— Working in the health industry in an admin role
— Support worker role, Disability work, Youth workers
— Health worker or education worker who is trained up to a Certificate or Diploma level
— Clinicians or Educators who finds these course dates more convenient

If you are unsure if you meet this criteria - please ask!

28/06/2024

Who’s already booked in for the July Clinical course? ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT!! Secure your spot via www.therapydog.com.au to begin your therapy dog & handler journey! 🐾💜

28/06/2024

Share something you’re doing with your dog this weekend! 🐶💜

27/06/2024

Q. What age can my dog be a therapy dog? An important and popular question we get asked.

26/06/2024

Zuri is clearly having an absolute ball, what a happy girl! 🐾☺️ Thanks to Nicola for sharing these photos with us.

25/06/2024

Who’s already booked in for the July Clinical course? Secure your spot via https://therapydog.com.au/clinical-courses to begin your therapy dog & handler journey on Monday! 🐾💜

22/06/2024

What a great team photo!! Congratulations again, Kylo looks so cute in the TDA bandana! 💜🐾 We hope everyone is having a great Sunday!