Pre-Requisites Is my dog a good candidate to begin training towards Certification as a therapy, school, wellbeing or visiting, dog? ALL DOGS (including puppies) All dogs should meet these criteria before commencing training for visitng/therapy work. 1. My dog...
Certification Levels – Therapy, School & Visiting Dogs
Certification Courses in Canine Assisted Services (CAS) for dog-handler teams Suitable for: Therapy Dogs (e.g., dogs working with mental health or allied health professionals) School or Education Support Dogs (e.g., working with educators and education support staff)...
Dog Training Classes
Group dog-training classes for visiting dogsGroup training classes are now available to people wanting to prepare their dogs for Therapy Dog, School Dog or other visiting work, and for those who have graduated from our Certification courses and would like to maintain...
Online Short Courses
Online Short Courses in Animal Assisted InteractionsOnline short courses offer flexible options for those wanting to learn more about animal assisted interventions and interactions (AAI). If you are a novice in the field, or experienced, you will find a range of...
Certification Overview – Therapy, School & Visiting Dogs
Overview of Training and Certification in Animal Assisted Services (AAS) - CanineThis unique and comprehensive training programme provides dog and handler Certification taught by the leaders in the industry. Beginning at the Level 1 Learner level, dog-handler teams...
Supervision, Coaching & Mentoring
Professional Supervision, Mentoring & Coaching in AAS Our expert team offer a range of supervision and consultation options for graduates of our institute, and professionals and students who are seeking to deepen their understanding of working in Animal Assisted...
Workshops & Seminars
Professional Development Workshops & Seminars and Conference PresentationsIn addition to offering training and certification, Lead The Way provides professional development in animal assisted interactions (AAI) for professionals who would like to know more about...
Training Classes
Training classes & workshops for therapy, emotional support & assistance (service) dogsGroup training classes & workshops are now available to people wanting to prepare their dogs for therapy, emotional support and assistance/service work, and for those...
Directory
Looking for a Visiting Dog? Search our directory and find your nearest “Lead The Way Certified” dog & handler teams. Search for the right team by service category – Aged Care, Disability, Education/Schools, Health/Medical, Mental Health, Recreational or Volunteer...
Professional Development & Consultancy
In addition to offering training and certification, Lead The Way provides professional development and consultancy in animal assisted interactions (AAI) for individuals and organisations.Professional Development, Seminars & Conference Presentations Our team are...