Training Dogs for Emotional Support and Assistance Based on the philosophies of Therapeutic Dog Training, WellPaws is a unique therapeutic program that is part counselling and part practical dog-training activities.The WellPaws Emotional Support Dog (ESD) therapeutic...
Therapy Dog (Re)Certification DayThis one-day course allows graduates to refresh and recap on their skills after graduation, re-certify an existing dog, certify a second (or subsequent) dog, or certify an Advanced MultiDog Group. (Re)Certification is an intensive and...
Multidisciplinary Masterclasses for Handler and Dog TeamsMasterclasses bring together Australia’s experts in Animal-Assisted Services (Canine) to provide practitioners with cutting edge knowledge and skills in varied disciplines including mental health, education and...
Training and Certification in Animal Assisted Services Frequently Asked QuestionsAnimal Assisted Services include a range of treatment, therapy, education and support services that incorporate animals. There are many ways that animals can be involved in supporting...
Below is a list of papers related to Lead the Way’s work. M. G. Jones, K. Filia, S. M. Rice and S. M. Cotton (2024). Guidance on Minimum Standards for Canine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Adolescent Mental Health: Delphi Expert Consensus on Health, Safety, and Canine...
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About Lead the Way Institute Lead the Way Australia, based in Melbourne, Victoria, was the first organisation in Australia to begin training dog and handler teams in the art and science of animal assisted services (AAS). Since our first training programme back in 2006...
Our ServicesAAI Courses Since 2006 we have been training professionals in the art and science of animal assisted interactions. Continually refined and developed, our courses bring together Australia’s leading experts to provide you the most sought after therapy dog,...