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📅 Date: Friday, 23rd October – Monday, 26th October⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
📍 Location: Castle Hill Showground, NSW
🎟️ Applications: Apply Now
Ever wondered if your four-legged best friend has what it takes to bring comfort, smiles, and healing to the community?
Join us at Castle Hill Showground for our signature Therapy Dogs NSW 4-Day Intensive Course—a hands-on, supportive, and practical training program designed to guide you and your dog toward official therapy team accreditation!
Whether you’re a healthcare or education professional wanting to incorporate your dog into your workplace, or a dedicated dog owner looking to volunteer in aged care, hospitals, or schools, this course gives you the tools, confidence, and skills to succeed.
What We’ll Cover Over 4 Days:
Hands-On Handling & Temperament Training: Real-world techniques to build a calm, confident therapy dog.
Canine Communication: Learn to accurately read subtle stress signals and body language.
Environment Navigation: Practice navigating wheelchairs, medical equipment, and busy community spaces.
Handler Skills & Ethics: Client interactions, workplace safety, hygiene, and ethical welfare practices.
Accreditation Assessment: Practical evaluations to get you certified and team-ready.
Who Is This For?
Allied health professionals, teachers, counsellors, and nurses.
Dedicated dog owners wanting to give back to the community.
Friendly, socially confident dogs over 12 months old with basic obedience skills.
🌟 Spots are strictly limited to keep class sizes small and ensure every team gets individual coaching.
Ready to turn your pup's gentle nature into a rewarding journey together? We’d love to welcome you to the Therapy Dogs NSW family!
👉 Apply Now (Pre-course screening applies)
💬 Got questions before applying? Drop us a message here or email us at [email protected]!
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