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Dogs In Therapeutic Practice
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Dogs In Therapeutic Practice

Dogs In Therapeutic Practice
£45.00 GBP £50.00 GBP
Taxes included.

Course Overview

Dogs have long been recognised for their remarkable ability to connect with people, offering comfort, companionship, and emotional support in various therapeutic, educational, and community settings.

This course explores the vital role of dogs in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI), combining ethical guidance with practical insights. You’ll learn how to build effective partnerships with dogs, create safe and supportive environments, and apply canine-assisted approaches that foster wellbeing and trust.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Recognise the therapeutic role of dogs in emotional support and wellbeing
  • Understand the human–dog bond and its importance in AAI
  • Explain how dogs act as co-regulators in care, education, and therapy
  • Apply ethical, welfare-focused practices that ensure animal safety and comfort
  • Learn from real-world examples of successful canine-assisted practice
  • Build confidence in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate canine-assisted interventions

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for professionals and practitioners working in education, social care, therapy, or wellbeing who wish to integrate dogs into their practice. It’s also suited to animal handlers and welfare professionals looking to understand how canine partners can support emotional regulation and therapeutic engagement.

Career Paths & Progression

Completing this course can support your development in roles such as:
  • Animal-Assisted Therapist / Practitioner
  • Support worker integrating AAI in therapeutic, educational, or community settings
  • Project manager or lead for AAI initiatives
  • Wellbeing Coordinator or Officer in organisations (schools, charities, community centres) that include AAI components
  • Clinical or Therapeutic Supervisor overseeing practitioners using AAI, ensuring good practice and professional standards
  • Animal Welfare / Handler Lead, ensuring welfare, handling, health, safety, and training of animals in AAI settings
  • Community Outreach Coordinator integrating AAI into broader health, social care, or education initiatives
This course also enhances pathways in animal welfare, therapy, and education, strengthening your ability to deliver ethical and impactful canine-assisted sessions.

Take the Next Step

Deepen your understanding of the human–dog connection and learn how to deliver effective, compassionate canine-assisted sessions. Enrol today and gain the confidence to bring dogs into your therapeutic or educational practice responsibly and professionally.