Animal-assisted therapy is becoming increasingly popular in institutions, schools and various practices, as it is an enormous enrichment for many people.
Training as a school companion dog and therapy companion dog
TRAINING SACRED DOG
"I found that in deep sorrow one can be helped by the quiet,
devoted companionship of a dog,
that no other source can provide."
(Doris Day)
Do you have a dog and work in an area where a therapy dog or a school companion dog can positively support your work and help people? Then you have come to the right place!
This course is suitable for
- People with pedagogical training, teachers, educators, social workers, therapists, pastors and counselors, coaches, trainers, doctors, nurses, etc. as well as dog owners who use their dogs to carry out animal-assisted interventions or visits to retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, kindergartens, medical practices, palliative or psychotherapeutic facilities, etc. or who would like to use their dog as an office dog.
Information for teachers:
The offer has an accreditation from the Hessian Teachers’ Academy:
Face-to-face course and hybrid course
Also suitable for private individuals who would like to learn more about their dog and about themselves.
Therapy dog teams are now active in the following areas:
- Seniors' and old people's homes and nursing stationsHospitalsRehabilitation clinicsClinics for psychiatry and psychotherapyHomes for people with multiple and severe disabilities of all agesKindergartens and children's homesSchool classes and special schools with integration classesSupported living groupsAs end-of-life care in hospicesAdvice centersEducational and pastoral care areasErgotherapeutic, speech-language, physiotherapeutic or psychological practices and more...
Dogs are individual personalities with their own strengths, weaknesses and characteristics. However, not every dog has the talent and balance to be used in animal-assisted work.
Depending on the area of application, therapy dogs and school dog teams work in settings in which they are exposed to many environmental stimuli. Background noises, strong smells, changing rooms and constantly new people with behavior that is sometimes unusual from a dog's perspective are just a few examples. It is therefore important that the dog has a stable and level-headed nature and is friendly towards people. A trusting and connected orientation towards its handler is important. Other criteria for the use of the dog are good basic obedience and good health.
So that we can get to know you and your dog before training, we will conduct an aptitude test with you and your dog.
Next dates for the aptitude test:
21.09.2024
22.09.2024
05.10.2024
06.10.2024
Further dates on request.
You can register or arrange an alternative appointment by calling 0170 8665593.
One-off costs for the aptitude test: €95.00 including VAT (billing is done via the dog school Hundeschule Barbara Nemeth-Heil). In comparison to the previous year, VAT must be charged here. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Passing an aptitude test is a prerequisite for training as a therapy dog.
TRAINING SACRED DOG
The training to become a school dog and therapy dog with the goal of becoming a human-dog team includes:
in the theoretical part:
- Basic rules and definitions, anatomy and physiology of the dog, hygiene rules and hygiene regulations as well as zoonoses and possible health risks, possible uses and limits, conducting conversations, factors of influence, communication between dogs, human and dog, stress in animals, calming signals, animal welfare, animal welfare dog regulations, education and training (learning behavior, communication, training methods), setting up a unit for the use of therapy dogs with children (guest lecturer Dipl. Päd. Werner A. Stahl, special education teacher and learning therapist)
in the practical part:
- Deepening the trust between human and dog teamDog training in its many facetsAvoiding fear and aggressionRecognizing and correcting undesirable behaviorClicker trainingMassage and Tellington TouchRelaxation for humans and dogsMindfulness and resilience trainingFirst aid for dogs - guest lecturer veterinarian Nadja AtrissiPractical experience in the Caritas old people's and nursing home St. Martin in Bad Orb
The practical part will take place outdoors as far as possible and may take place at different locations.
The theoretical training courses will take place in face-to-face classes if the Corona regulations allow it. Otherwise, theoretical parts can be carried out online.
The conclusion is:
- a term paper, a written examination and at least two practical assignments must be submitted.
The dates for submitting the assignment and the exam will be discussed with you. After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate.
Price: €2399 including VAT (billing is done via the dog school Hundeschule Barbara Nemeth-Heil) In comparison to the previous year, VAT must be charged here. The price has been adjusted accordingly.
Meals and accommodation are not included in the price.
We would be happy to recommend a nice country inn nearby for you and your four-legged companion to stay overnight. Just ask before or when booking the seminar.
Where do our participants come from?
We have now reached a very large audience with our TRAINING SACRED DOG training, which we are proud of. If you are interested in where the participants for the training to become school dogs and therapy dogs come from, here is a link: Click here to go to 🗺️ Google Maps.
Would you like to find out more about this topic in advance?
We regularly offer free (online) lectures on the topic of "Training to be a school dog and therapy dog" in Fulda.
Next date: 4 September 2024
You can also find further information in our following podcast article:
on youtube, on spotify and on Apple.
Have lots of fun with it.
The team behind TRAINING SACRED DOG
Dog School Nemeth
Inh. Barbara Nemeth-Heil
- IHK certified instructorDog trainer according to § 11 paragraph 1 sentence 1 no. 8 f TierSchG
Hindenburgstrasse 78
36355 Grebenhain
barbaranemethheil@gmail.com
Melanie Müller
Psychotherapy-TOKATA
- Specialist in animal-assisted intervention, education and therapyDog trainer according to § 11 paragraph 1 sentence 1 no. 8 f TierSchGIHK certified trainer
Buttlarstraße 24 (formerly 20)
36039 Fulda
info@psychotherapie-tokata.de
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