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Masterclass – AAI in Mental Health (Closed)
In this three hour workshop you will learn about the benefits of including animals in your therapeutic practice, and develop an understanding of the fundamentals of Animal-Assisted Therapy. The workshop will cover a range of topics of interest to mental health professionals, disability and human-service sector staff, educators, and those with a passion for pets and helping people.
Find out more »Therapy-Dog Drives (Re)Assessment Day
The (Re)Assessment Day for Drives is designed for people who would like to certify a new Advanced Therapy Dog (has not previously been assessed for drives during the foundation course), or gain drives competence prior to attending the Advanced Certification (if found not yet competent around animals, food etc). This half-day course provides an opportunity […]
Find out more »Foundation Certification for Therapy Horses – Closed for Enrolments
In conjunction with Equine Fusion, Lead the Way offers an intensive 5-day course for individuals wishing to train their pony/horse as a Therapy Horse for work in Equine-Assisted Interventions (EAI) or ‘equine therapy’.
Find out more »NEW DATES Emotional Support Dog Training – Full Time 5 days
Based on the philosophies of Therapeutic Dog Training, this unique therapeutic program is part group therapy and part dog training. Participants are supported by mental health clinicians and professional dog trainers to develop strong and healthy relationships with their dogs. For those individuals who have a diagnosed disability, our team will support you and your […]
Find out more »RE-SCHEDULED Masterclass – AAI in Trauma Treatment – DATE TBC
ON HOLD - not accepting new applications at this time, pending COVID-19 restrictions DATE TBC Masterclasses comprise one-day workshops designed to extend and enhance knowledge and practice of Canine-Assisted Interventions. Masterclasses are open to Certified and Advanced handlers. Please note: only Advanced Therapy Dogs may attend Masterclasses. This masterclass will focus on the theories and practices […]
Find out more »Emotional Support Dog Training – Part time NEW DATES!
Based on the philosophies of Therapeutic Dog Training, this unique therapeutic program is part discussion-based and part practical activities. Participants are supported by psychologists, mental health clinicians and professional dog trainers to develop strong and healthy relationships with their dogs. For those individuals who have a diagnosed disability, our team will support you and your […]
Find out more »POSTPONED Emotional Support Dog Training – Full Time 5 days
This course has been postponed due to COVID-19 Based on the philosophies of Therapeutic Dog Training, this unique therapeutic program is part group therapy and part dog training. Participants are supported by mental health clinicians and professional dog trainers to develop strong and healthy relationships with their dogs. For those individuals who have a diagnosed […]
Find out more »Foundation Therapy-Dog and Handler Certification
Lead the Way offers an intensive six-day course for individuals wishing to train their dogs as Therapy-Dogs for work in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI). This course provides Certification as a Visiting Therapy Dog and Certified Therapy Dog Handler. This course may also be used as the first step towards obtaining certification as a Practitioner in Animal-Assisted […]
Find out more »Therapy-Dog (Re)Certification Day (online – Zoom)
The (Re)Certification Day allows graduates to refresh and recap on their skills after graduation. It also allows teams to Re-Certify once their original Certification has expired (usually after 1 year). This course is also open to previous (human) graduates who want to certify a second or subsequent dog, and don’t feel they need to attend the […]
Find out more »Foundation Therapy-Dog and Handler Certification
Lead the Way offers an intensive six-day course for individuals wishing to train their dogs as Therapy-Dogs for work in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI). This course provides Certification as a Visiting Therapy Dog and Certified Therapy Dog Handler. This course may also be used as the first step towards obtaining certification as a Practitioner in Animal-Assisted […]
Find out more »Masterclass – AAI in Education TBC
In this three hour workshop you will learn about the benefits of including animals in your therapeutic practice, and develop an understanding of the fundamentals of Animal-Assisted Therapy. The workshop will cover a range of topics of interest to mental health professionals, disability and human-service sector staff, educators, and those with a passion for pets and helping people.
Find out more »Provisional Handler Certification (Step One)
Twice annually, this course is delivered live face to face in Melbourne: March and October 2021 This intensive short course runs live online over 2.5 days developing therapy dog handling skills from the comfort of your own home anywhere in Australia or the world. Students participate in live online workshops with our dedicated instructors interspersed […]
Find out more »Visiting Team Certification – Foundation (Step Two)
Delivered face to face in Melbourne, with social distancing and Covid-safe practices, this course is Step Two in our Certification programme. Running over two days (or three days with community visits – Covid permitting) it provides graduates with the Team Certification required to begin working together in Canine Assisted Interactions (CAI). Handlers who have previously […]
Find out more »(Re)Certification Canine
Delivered as a single, face to face day in Melbourne (Re)Certification is an intensive and activity packed day running participants through all of the obedience, manners, application skills and scenarios that form the Therapy Dog and handler assessments. (Re)Certification allows graduates to refresh and recap on their skills after graduation. It also allows teams to […]
Find out more »Provisional Handler Certification (Step One)
Twice annually, this course is delivered live face to face in Melbourne: March and October 2021 This intensive short course runs live online over 2.5 days developing therapy dog handling skills from the comfort of your own home anywhere in Australia or the world. Students participate in live online workshops with our dedicated instructors interspersed […]
Find out more »Visiting Team Certification – Foundation (Step Two)
Delivered face to face in Melbourne, with social distancing and Covid-safe practices, this course is Step Two in our Certification programme. Running over two days (or three days with community visits – Covid permitting) it provides graduates with the Team Certification required to begin working together in Canine Assisted Interactions (CAI). Handlers who have previously […]
Find out more »Emotional Support Dog Training – Full Time (Adult)
This course is the delivered full-time over 5 consecutive days, and is suitable for individuals (and support person) who have the capacity to attend the training centre each day. The content is primarily aimed at adults Based on the philosophies of Therapeutic Dog Training, this unique therapeutic program is part group therapy and part dog […]
Find out more »Advanced preparation & theory (Step Three)
Delivered live online over 2.5 days, this course provides you with advanced applied CAI theory and teaches the skills to prepare your dog for advanced training and assessment. Forming Step Three in our Certification programme, the course is designed for graduate teams (handler & dog) who wish to extend their theoretical knowledge and practical application […]
Find out more »Advanced Team Certification (Step Four)
Delivered face to face in Melbourne over two days, this practical course consolidates the skills and knowledge learned during the online preparation course. This course is Step Four in our Certification programme, providing graduates with Advanced Therapy Dog and Handler Team Certification. For a full description of this course, including pre-requisites, eligibility and prices, […]
Find out more »(One place remaining) Provisional Handler Certification (Step One) FACE TO FACE
This course has just one vacancy. This intensive short course runs live online over 2.5 days developing therapy dog handling skills from the comfort of your own home anywhere in Australia or the world. Students participate in live online workshops with our dedicated instructors interspersed with online lectures on canine training, socialisation and behaviour. Participants […]
Find out more »Visiting Team Certification – Foundation (Step Two)
Limited places available! Delivered face to face in Melbourne, with Covid-safe practices, this course is Step Two in our Certification programme. Running over three days with community visits (Covid permitting) it provides graduates with the Team Certification required to begin working together in Canine Assisted Interactions (CAI). Handlers who have previously completed the Provisional Handler […]
Find out more »Provisional Handler Certification (Step One)
This intensive short course runs live online over 2.5 days developing therapy dog handling skills from the comfort of your own home anywhere in Australia or the world. Students participate in live online workshops with our dedicated instructors interspersed with online lectures on canine training, socialisation and behaviour. Participants graduate with Provisional Handler Certification (Step […]
Find out more »Visiting Team Certification – Foundation (Step Two)
Delivered face to face in Melbourne, with Covid-safe practices, this course is Step Two in our Certification programme. Running over three days with community visits (Covid permitting) it provides graduates with the Team Certification required to begin working together in Canine Assisted Interactions (CAI). Handlers who have previously completed the Provisional Handler Certification can attend […]
Find out more »(Re)Certification Canine
Delivered as a single, face to face day in Melbourne (Re)Certification is an intensive and activity packed day running participants through all of the obedience, manners, application skills and scenarios that form the Therapy Dog and handler assessments. (Re)Certification allows graduates to refresh and recap on their skills after graduation. It also allows teams to […]
Find out more »Provisional Handler Certification (Step One)
This intensive short course runs live online over 2.5 days developing therapy dog handling skills from the comfort of your own home anywhere in Australia or the world. Students participate in live online workshops with our dedicated instructors interspersed with online lectures on canine training, socialisation and behaviour. Participants graduate with Provisional Handler Certification (Step […]
Find out more »Visiting Team Certification – Foundation (Step Two)
Delivered face to face in Melbourne, with Covid-safe practices, this course is Step Two in our Certification programme. Running over three days with community visits (Covid permitting) it provides graduates with the Team Certification required to begin working together in Canine Assisted Interactions (CAI). Handlers who have previously completed the Provisional Handler Certification can attend […]
Find out more »Emotional Support Dog Training – Full Time (Teen)
This course is the delivered full-time over 5 consecutive days, and is suitable for individuals (and support person) who have the capacity to attend the training centre each day. The content is primarily aimed at teens and young adults, and their parents/carers. Based on the philosophies of Therapeutic Dog Training, this unique therapeutic program is […]
Find out more »Provisional Handler Certification (Step One)
This intensive short course runs live online over 2.5 days developing therapy dog handling skills from the comfort of your own home anywhere in Australia or the world. Students participate in live online workshops with our dedicated instructors interspersed with online lectures on canine training, socialisation and behaviour. Participants graduate with Provisional Handler Certification (Step […]
Find out more »Visiting Team Certification – Foundation (Step Two)
Delivered face to face in Melbourne, with Covid-safe practices, this course is Step Two in our Certification programme. Running over three days with community visits (Covid permitting) it provides graduates with the Team Certification required to begin working together in Canine Assisted Interactions (CAI). Handlers who have previously completed the Provisional Handler Certification can attend […]
Find out more »Advanced preparation & theory (Step Three)
Delivered live online over 2.5 days, this course provides you with advanced applied CAI theory and teaches the skills to prepare your dog for advanced training and assessment. Forming Step Three in our Certification programme, the course is designed for graduate teams (handler & dog) who wish to extend their theoretical knowledge and practical application […]
Find out more »Advanced Team Certification (Step Four)
Delivered face to face in Melbourne over two days, this practical course consolidates the skills and knowledge learned during the online preparation course. This course is Step Four in our Certification programme, providing graduates with Advanced Therapy Dog and Handler Team Certification. For a full description of this course, including pre-requisites, eligibility and prices, […]
Find out more »Provisional Handler Certification (Step One)
This intensive short course runs live online over 2.5 days developing therapy dog handling skills from the comfort of your own home anywhere in Australia or the world. Students participate in live online workshops with our dedicated instructors interspersed with online lectures on canine training, socialisation and behaviour. Participants graduate with Provisional Handler Certification (Step […]
Find out more »Visiting Team Certification – Foundation (Step Two)
Delivered face to face in Melbourne, with Covid-safe practices, this course is Step Two in our Certification programme. Running over three days with community visits (Covid permitting) it provides graduates with the Team Certification required to begin working together in Canine Assisted Interactions (CAI). Handlers who have previously completed the Provisional Handler Certification can attend […]
Find out more »Provisional Handler Certification (Step One)
This intensive short course runs live online over 2.5 days developing therapy dog handling skills from the comfort of your own home anywhere in Australia or the world. Students participate in live online workshops with our dedicated instructors interspersed with online lectures on canine training, socialisation and behaviour. Participants graduate with Provisional Handler Certification (Step […]
Find out more »Visiting Team Certification – Foundation (Step Two)
Delivered face to face in Melbourne, with Covid-safe practices, this course is Step Two in our Certification programme. Running over three days with community visits (Covid permitting) it provides graduates with the Team Certification required to begin working together in Canine Assisted Interactions (CAI). Handlers who have previously completed the Provisional Handler Certification can attend […]
Find out more »(Re)Certification Canine
Delivered as a single, face to face day in Melbourne (Re)Certification is an intensive and activity packed day running participants through all of the obedience, manners, application skills and scenarios that form the Therapy Dog and handler assessments. (Re)Certification allows graduates to refresh and recap on their skills after graduation. It also allows teams to […]
Find out more »Emotional Support Dog Training – Part time (children)
This course is for people who would like to train their dogs to provide them or a loved one with emotional support. It is ideally suited to parents and younger children. The part-time therapeutic program runs for three days in the first week, plus two additional separate days. Days 1-3 are designed for parents or […]
Find out more »Provisional Handler Certification (Step One) FACE TO FACE Melbourne
Twice annually, this course is delivered live face to face in Melbourne: March and October 2021 This intensive short course runs live in Melbourne over 2.5 days developing therapy dog handling skills. Students participate in live face to face workshops with our dedicated instructors interspersed with lectures on canine training, socialisation and behaviour. Participants graduate with […]
Find out more »Visiting Team Certification – Foundation (Step Two)
Delivered face to face in Melbourne, with social distancing and Covid-safe practices, this course is Step Two in our Certification programme. Running over three days with community visits (Covid permitting) it provides graduates with the Team Certification required to begin working together in Canine Assisted Interactions (CAI). Handlers who have previously completed the Provisional Handler […]
Find out more »(Re)Certification Canine
Delivered as a single, face to face day in Melbourne (Re)Certification is an intensive and activity packed day running participants through all of the obedience, manners, application skills and scenarios that form the Therapy Dog and handler assessments. (Re)Certification allows graduates to refresh and recap on their skills after graduation. It also allows teams to […]
Find out more »Advanced preparation & theory (Step Three) FACE TO FACE
Once annually this course is delivered live face to face in Melbourne, November 2021 Delivered live in Melbourne over 2.5 days, this course provides you with advanced applied CAI theory and teaches the skills to prepare your dog for advanced training and assessment. Forming Step Three in our Certification programme, the course is designed for graduate […]
Find out more »Advanced Team Certification (Step Four)
Delivered face to face in Melbourne over two days, this practical course consolidates the skills and knowledge learned during the online preparation course. This course is Step Four in our Certification programme, providing graduates with Advanced Therapy Dog and Handler Team Certification. For a full description of this course, including pre-requisites, eligibility and prices, […]
Find out more »Provisional Handler Certification (Step One)
This intensive short course runs live online over 2.5 days developing therapy dog handling skills from the comfort of your own home anywhere in Australia or the world. Students participate in live online workshops with our dedicated instructors interspersed with online lectures on canine training, socialisation and behaviour. Participants graduate with Provisional Handler Certification (Step […]
Find out more »Visiting Team Certification – Foundation (Step Two)
Delivered face to face in Melbourne, with social distancing and Covid-safe practices, this course is Step Two in our Certification programme. Running over three days with community visits (Covid permitting) it provides graduates with the Team Certification required to begin working together in Canine Assisted Interactions (CAI). Handlers who have previously completed the Provisional Handler […]
Find out more »Ongoing
Introduction To Neurobiological Model of Animal-Assisted Therapy
In this three hour workshop you will learn about the benefits of including animals in your therapeutic practice, and develop an understanding of the fundamentals of Animal-Assisted Therapy. The workshop will cover a range of topics of interest to mental health professionals, disability and human-service sector staff, educators, and those with a passion for pets and helping people.
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