Human-Dog - Refresher Course
to become a school companion dog or therapy companion dog
The course is for all those who have already trained their dog to be a therapy dog or school companion dog and who want to develop further in different topics or exchange ideas with other teams.
Dates are planned 1-2 times per year with different topics in the area of dog-assisted work.
Topic for the first workshop:
"Play and mindfulness in animal-assisted work"
Our mission is to deepen the bond between humans and dogs by putting mindfulness at the heart of our training. In today's fast-paced world, it is crucial to pause and consciously focus on the needs and well-being of our four-legged partner.
Why mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the key to a harmonious relationship between humans and dogs. It enables us to respond better to the needs, emotions and signals of our dogs. In this course you will learn how to:
- Be able to develop and increase your own mindfulness in order to make your interactions with your dog more conscious.Be able to better understand your dog's nonverbal signals and body language and respond appropriately.Be able to deal with stress and challenges in everyday life and help your dog to reduce stress as well.Be able to build a deep emotional bond with your dog based on trust, respect and love.
Our course offerings:
- Mindfulness training for dog owners: In this module, you will learn the basics of mindfulness and how to apply them in your daily interaction with your dog.Communication and understanding: Deepen your understanding of your dog's needs and learn to communicate with him more effectively.Stress management for humans and dogs: Discover stress reduction techniques and help your dog deal with stressful situations.Mindfulness exercises for the human-dog relationship: Practical exercises that strengthen your bond with your dog and promote your mutual well-being.
Our trainers:
Our experienced and certified trainers are specialized in mindfulness in the human-dog relationship. They will be on hand to offer you advice and support during the course.
Create a deeper connection with your dog and experience a mindful journey together.
We look forward to accompanying you on your path to mindfulness and a fulfilling human-dog relationship.
Further information:
Sometimes topics come up that you would like to learn more about in relation to dog-assisted work. We want a workshop that is practice-oriented and varied. We are therefore happy to receive ideas and suggestions for topics.
We offer a space for exchange and encounters.
Date: to be announced / on request
Maximum of 8 human-dog teams per appointment
Price: 215 € per human-dog team
Location: changing locations, these will be announced
Other planned topics for further workshops:
- Grief counselingAnimal-assisted relaxation with childrenAnimal-assisted trauma therapyBiography work with children
Information for teachers:
The offer has an accreditation of the Hessian Teachers Academy
Workshop leader:
Nicole Schmidt
Educator
Specialist for animal-assisted interventions according to ISAAT
Melanie Müller
Alternative practitioner for psychotherapy
Specialist in animal-assisted intervention, education and therapy
Dog trainer according to § 11 paragraph 1 sentence 1 no. 8 f TierSchG
IHK certified trainer
Interested? Then contact us: 49 15678 655220 or 49 66141095339
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