Animal Assisted
Therapy and a lot more
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If you are looking for counselling, behaviour support or behaviour support strategies for home or the classroom we specialise in trauma informed practice for individuals and groups.
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
As well as decades of experience working in counselling, community service organisations, schools, early learning centres, residential services and organisational chaplaincy, our staff have lived experience of neurodiversity, trauma, family violence and mental health recovery.
Animal Assisted Interventions
Training available
This course has been designed for Chaplains, Mental health professionals, Psychologists, Counsellors, Youth Workers, Social Workers, Community Service Workers, Teachers, Student Support Officers, Allied Health Professionals and Individuals who would like to qualify their dog as a visiting dog or for use in their practice
or workplace.
In a 5 day intensive program you and your canine companion will learn the theory of Animal Assisted Interventions and practical exploration of how AAT, AAI, AAE & AAA can be used in a variety of settings with diverse clients. The Canine component focuses on training the dogs in obedience and behaviours required to the standard of a visiting therapy dog. Six and 12 month check ins are expected as part of the program.
Cost $1,800 per team- Group Training (1 x Dog 1 x Human).
Cost $2,500 per team- Solo Training ( 1x Dog 1 x Human).
An additional $250 for the 2 check ins is payable after
completion of the training
10% non-refundable holding deposit to be paid to secure your place on booking and the balance to be paid 2 weeks prior to the scheduled training date
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Includes: All course materials, halter and lead, Training and Assessments, displayable certificate,
morning & afternoon tea.
This course is the only one of its kind in the South West Victoria and places are limited.
​To book your place use the Word link to download, complete and return the Questionnaire or for more information contact: one of our team on Ph: 0410 168 070 or via the contact us forms.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
My golden retriever and I completed the Pawfect Communities Therapy Dog training course over 5 days and it was a fantastic experience. Dave's expertise on dogs was amazing and helped me to get to know my dog much better. Kim's expertise on dogs in the workplace and how to introduce and work with my therapy dog in the workplace. My dog comes to work with me everyday and brings such joy to my work environment! Thank you Pawfect Community!
Kim, Megan and David provide a welcoming, calm environment, and encourage you to build a bond with your dog whilst training. They all give step by step guidance, and are wonderful, knowledgeable people and you can see that whilst they work. They are all honest and tell you what needs improvement, but handle it in a professional manner. You can see their passion for the dogs, and the work they do. They are the pawfect addition to any community.
We’ve been through Pawfect Communities Therapy Dog training twice, with two of our dogs.
Each time, the
Pringuer Family were patient, caring, and attentive to our Poppy and Sonny. The training was incredibly comprehensive, covering not only the essentials of therapy dog behaviour, but also touches on the psycho-social aspects of working in a therapy dog team. The skills we obtained throughout Pawfect Communities training have been transferrable across many environments including aged care, disability and education, setting us and our dogs up for many meaningful animal assisted engagements. Thanks so much Pawfect Communities for providing this excellent training!