Discover How You Can
Train Your Pet Dog As
A Family Therapy Dog
PAWS supports thousands of families and individuals who wish to train their pet dog to support them.
Register your interest today to join the waitlist.
Discover How You Can Train Your Pet Dog As
A Family Therapy Dog
PAWS supports thousands of families and individuals who wish to train their pet dog to support them.
Register your interest today to join the waitlist:
What's Included?
The PAWS Family Therapy Dog programme is a comprehensive and supportive online programme that will equip you and your family with everything you need to know and do to train your pet dog as an Emotional Support Dog.
The Programme has been specially
designed for:
- Parents, Guardians & Carers of children with additional learning or support needs
- Neurodivergent individuals and/or families
- Families or children with an interest in dogs and dog behaviour
- Children struggling to regulate their emotions who need appropriate coping strategies
- Individuals or families that are exploring owner-trained Assistance Dog routes, but who are not ready to commit
What's Included?
The PAWS Family Therapy Dog programme is a comprehensive online programme that will equip you and your family with everything you need to know and do to train your pet dog as an Emotional Support Dog.
The Programme has been specially designed for:
- Parents, Guardians & Carers of children with additional learning or support needs
- Neurodivergent individuals and/or families
- Families or children with an interest in dogs and dog behaviour
- Children struggling to regulate their emotions who need appropriate coping strategies
- Individuals or families that are exploring owner-trained Assistance Dog routes
What's Covered?
Through eight fun-packed video modules complete with activity checklists and games, the Programme contains all of the tools, step-by-step training, learning and resources that you need to work with your dog, including:
What's Covered?
Through eight fun-packed video modules complete with activity checklists and games, the Programme contains all of the tools, step-by-step training, learning and resources that you need to work with your dog, including:
- Therapy Dogs VS. Assistance Dogs: The Difference
- How to Find The Right Dog Trainer
- Understanding The Special Human-Animal Bond
- The Right Equipment For Training Your Dog
- Treats & Rewards
- Step-By-Step Basic Therapy Dog Training Skills
- Your Dog's Diet
- Dog Body Language
- Dogs & their Emotions
- Understanding Trigger Stacking & Arousal
- Undesirable Dog Behaviours
- How To Teach The Basics like 'Down' & 'Stay'
- How To Teach Attention & Focus
- Teaching 'Settle'
- Trick Training
- Introduction To Dog Law
- The Dangerous Dog Act
- The Animal Welfare Act
- Kids Around Dogs Talk With Debbie Lucken
- TTouch With Toni Shelbourne
- Zones Of Regulation Emotional Literacy
- Introduction To Neurodivergence
- ADHD with Laura Kerbey
- Autism with Summer Farrley
- Practical Explainer videos
- PAWS Cards Game
- Children's Books
- Complete PAWS Resource Pack
How Does The Programme Help?
SUPPORTS CREATING A MORE HARMONIOUS FAMILY HOME
DEVELOP EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD
BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND COPING TECHNIQUES
BOOSTS CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM & SELF-ADVOCACY
What Families Say About PAWS...
What Families Say About PAWS...
Support Dogs are increasing in popularity across the UK... and for very good reason!
Extensive research studies have shown that Animal-Assisted Interventions can:
- Support children, young people and adults
- Creates opportunities for people to participate in communities
- Effectively reduce stress and anxiety
- Improve self-esteem and self-determination
- Stimulate memory and problem solving
- Lower blood pressure
- Increase engagements and positive outcomes in rehabilitation
- Increase verbal and non-verbal communication
- Foster positive emotions and mood
- Provides non-judgemental support and co-regulation opportunities
- Help to develop social skills
- Boost quality of life
Programme
Pricing
£494 £247
We want to make the Family Therapy Dog Programme accessible to
every individual or family who would benefit.
The Programme is usually £494, with a 50% off introductory offer, bringing the total cost to £247.
Programme Pricing
£494
£247
We want to make the Family Therapy Dog Programme accessible to
every individual or family who would benefit.
The Programme is usually £494, with a 50% off introductory offer, bringing the total cost to just £247.
Nici's Personal Story...
PAWS Therapy Dog Training is the culmination of a very personal journey that started over six years ago, when I had a dawning realisation that my daughter was really struggling...
I looked to various different professionals for support, but they all shrugged her traits off as 'quirks' - and even when I spoke with her School, they didn’t recognise the young girl I had described.
Honestly, I felt like a hysterical mother, crying all the time and getting nowhere!
Until one day, I was driving on the M25 and my daughter had a huge incident. She was overtired, overheated and needed some sensory input to help herself regulate.
She was in the middle of a huge meltdown and she started trying to climb out of the car window on the M25. At the time, I was alone in the car with my daughter and younger son - and I was petrified.
That day was 'the straw that broke the camel's back' for me: To say that I was distraught would be an understatement.
I self-referred to Social Services and asked my Doctor to emergency refer us to CAMHs.
Over 2 years later, we finally got a diagnosis of ASD from CAMHs and have since receive diagnosis of ADHD and OCD.
That experience was a catalyst for me and led to us training our family dog, Jackson, as a Therapy Dog to support my daughter.
That experience was a catalyst for me!
I have since completed numerous qualifications in Animal Assisted Therapy, Understanding Autism, Counselling, Mental Health First Aid and a Dog Training Qualification which has led me to fulfil my life’s work to enhance the wellbeing of those who experience poor mental health, disability or social disadvantage.
PAWS is more than a passion for me... it’s a mission to bring the magic of Canine Assisted Interventions to those who can most benefit.
Nici's Personal Story...
PAWS Therapy Dog Training is the culmination of a very personal journey that started over six years ago, when I had a dawning realisation that my daughter was really struggling...
I looked to various different professionals for support, but they all shrugged her traits off as 'quirks' - and even when I spoke with her School, they didn’t recognise the young girl I had described.
Honestly, I felt like a hysterical mother, crying all the time and getting nowhere!
Until one day, I was driving on the M25 and my daughter had a huge incident. She was overtired, overheated and needed some sensory input to help herself regulate.
She was in the middle of a huge meltdown and she started trying to climb out of the car window on the M25. At the time, I was alone in the car with my daughter and younger son - and I was petrified.
That day was 'the straw that broke the camel's back' for me: To say that I was distraught would be an understatement.
I self-referred to Social Services and asked my Doctor to emergency refer us to CAMHs.
Over 2 years later, we finally got a diagnosis of ASD from CAMHs and have since receive diagnosis of ADHD and OCD.
That experience was a catalyst for me and led to us training our family dog, Jackson, as a Therapy Dog to support my daughter.
That experience was a catalyst for me!
I have since completed numerous qualifications in Animal Assisted Therapy, Understanding Autism, Counselling, Mental Health First Aid and a Dog Training Qualification which has led me to fulfil my life’s work to enhance the wellbeing of those who experience poor mental health, disability or social disadvantage.
PAWS is more than a passion for me... it’s a mission to bring the magic of Canine Assisted Interventions to those who can most benefit.
About PAWS Therapy Dog Training
PAWS is one of the UK's Leading authorities on Animal Assisted Learning and Animal Assisted Interventions.
We proudly support hundreds of therapeutic professionals, educational establishments and organisations to safely incorporate dogs to assist in providing essential wellbeing and mental health support.
Common Questions
Is there an enrolment date?
The next intake for the Family Therapy Dog Programme is scheduled to take place as soon as we've generated enough waitlist interest. It's likely this will happen in March. You'll receive an invitation to join via email as soon as enrolment is open. There will be a limited number of places available.
What does the Programme consist of?
The Programme contains high-quality video lessons with supporting resources, fun games and activities. All of the lessons and resources are family-friendly. The lessons are easy to work through and easy to binge watch - like Netflix, but with Therapy Dogs!
How much does the Programme cost?
The Family Therapy Dog Programme is currently £494, with a 50% off introductory offer, bringing the total cost to £247. PAWS wishes to make the programme accessible to anyone who wishes to learn more about training their pet dog for a support role.
What will the Programme enable me to do?
The Programme will guide you through everything you need to know and do to train your pet dog as an Emotional Support Dog. Please note that the program does NOT certify or qualify you in public access.
Is there a time limit for completing the Programme?
There is no time limit or deadline on the Programme - it is designed to be fun for the whole family and you can work through at your own pace.
Is there an assessment?
There are no assessments in the Family Therapy Dog Programme, though there are several fun quizzes included as part of the modules that the whole family can get involved in!
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