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Therapy Dog Training Centre (Inclusive education and placement) Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated 3 INTRODUCTION The Therapy Dog A Therapy Dog is a pet that is trained to interact with many people other than their handler to make those people feel better. Examples are dogs that visit nursing homes and hospitals; dogs that go to court to sit with minors or other traumatized witnesses while they give testimony; dogs that go to the library, so that kids can read to them. So, you want to become a Pet Therapy Dog Team? Where to start, Most places you will visit with your Pet Therapy Dog will want you and your dog to be registered or certified, with a therapy dog registry mainly for insurance purposes. • Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated, is a Therapy Dog Registry, in Animal Assisted Interventions: Activities, Education and Therapy. • Places that you visit at minimum, they will require you to have: dog evaluated for temperament, veterinarian health clearance, up to date with vaccinations, training and a good skills set in animal assisted activities and most importantly covered by insurance. • There is no breed restriction on a Pet Therapy Dog, however, since they don’t enjoy public access rights, you are not protected in areas of Breed-Specific-Legislation and if the institution you want to visit decides to put breed restrictions in place, you have to follow the rules. • A Therapy Dog does not have public access rights and is only allowed in certain places by prior arrangement. So, you want to become a Pet Therapy Dog Team Learn More

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Therapy Dog Training Centre (Inclusive education and placement) Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated 4 1. THERAPY DOG TRAINING CENTRE Therapy Dog Training Centre Inclusive education and placement With the most inclusive education available, our School for Pet Therapy Dog Teams will teach you progressive and innovative methods for training your dog, community placement and working with people in a way that will make your Pet Therapy Dog career a successful one. Unlike most training, our programs offer you extensive hands-on training that provide you with real-life experience, industry clinical placement within aged care, disability, community, educational institutes, hospital, mental health ......just to name a few. With respect to the individual’s history in handling dogs, we have designed Pet Therapy Dog Trainer Program More Advanced Teams 1:"Paws for a Cause" 2: Entry Level 3: Therapy Dog Novice 4: Professional development workshops and course 1: Therapy Dog (TD) 2: Therapy Dog Advanced (TDA) 3: Professional development workshops and course Inclusive Education and Placement School for Therapy Dog Teams provides comprehensive training programs for community visiting humans and their canine companions. Courses are designed to provide the training that both you and your dog need, to ensure that you have the tools required to become a great team providing AAI industry service delivery. Working in a manner which is safe and ethical for the clients and the dogs.

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Therapy Dog Training Centre (Inclusive education and placement) Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated 5 2. WHAT MAKES US THE BEST CHOICE Our Training Centre was established in 2001, Provides education and skills training, and volunteer recruitment services. Our expertise covers the training of animal assisted interventions and specialised training for industry and participants. Comprehensive Career Training Proven system for training students that produces successful graduates. If you want to become a successful, professional therapy dog team, you’re going to need real-world experience. This type of experience doesn’t come from an online dog training certification. Our combination of classroom instruction and ample, hands-on training has created effective professional therapy dog teams across the AAI industry. Our programs give you the experience you need. Industry Clinical Placement Provides insights into the AAI industry and the workplace in which they are located. This opportunity to be fully immersed and see the “inner workings” is an opportunity that you won’t find anywhere else! Learn from the experts The most diversely experienced staff of instructors. Not only will you be taught by experienced instructors that are knowledgeable and respected in the industry, you will have the opportunity to learn from those who continue to operate a successful, multifaceted dog business. Our expert instructors not only teach but continue to train dogs of all types, from pet dogs to assistance dogs, service dogs, trick dogs, working dogs, competition dogs daily. Award Titles Recognising dogs and their owners The Therapy Dog Registry and Training Centre, of Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated awards official titles to dogs and their owners who have worked to improve the lives of the people they have visited. Therapy Dog titles can be earned by teams who have qualified and have performed the required number of visits

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Therapy Dog Training Centre (Inclusive education and placement) Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated 6 3. COURSE INTAKE Find a course Search our therapy dog trainer programs and find information about pathways to therapy dog trainer programs such as paws for a cause, entry level, therapy dog novice, therapy dog, or therapy dog advanced. Explore a range of flexible study options to suit your needs and career goals. Discover how you can connect with AAI industry in all our trainer programs. Study Levels Studying through Therapeutic Dog Services, means a wealth of choice. Work towards the type of certification or qualification that suits your learning style and goals. Flexible learning options Our range of flexible learning options help you study in a way that suits your needs and circumstances. Course structure Depending on your trainer program, you may have the option to tailor it to what you want it to be – highly specialised, generalist or both. Our trainer programs provide opportunities for cross-disciplinary study and engagement. Single units Single units are a great way to learn new skills or give study a try without enrolling in a full trainer program. If you decide later to study a full Therapeutic Dog Services trainer program, you may receive credit for single units you’ve already completed. Workshops Increase your career prospects and effectiveness with the professional development workshops in dog related subjects. All our workshops are delivered by industry professionals and are specifically designed to build skills that are immediately applicable in the workplace.

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Therapy Dog Training Centre (Inclusive education and placement) Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated 7 Online component Choose when and where you study and fit your study around your work and life commitments with an online component. Participants will also study online units as part of their participation. Start Dates and Intakes Our Trainer Programs: start in February through to December of each year. Autumn - March, April and May Winter - June, July, August Spring - September, October and November We offer training times during the working week, day, evening and weekends. Scholarships Scholarships at Therapeutic Dog Services are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current participants. Some scholarships are based on academic merit or community service. Other scholarships exist to support participants from indigenous backgrounds, participants suffering financial hardship and participants who have relocated from regional areas to study. Please contact us directly for more information regarding scholarships. Connect with Us Email: therapydogs@tdsinc.com.au Phone: 0481 293 370

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Therapy Dog Training Centre (Inclusive education and placement) Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated 8 4. ABOUT OUR TRAINING CENTRES School for Therapy Dogs Inclusive education and placement Here at Therapeutic Dog Services, Therapy Dog Registry and Training Centre, our mission is to provide animal related courses, workshops, support and comprehensive training program for humans and their canine companions. School for Therapy Dog Teams, provides comprehensive training programs for community visiting humans and their canine companions. Courses are designed to provide the training that both you and your dog need, to ensure that you have the tools required to become a great team providing AAI industry service delivery. Working in a manner which is safe and ethical for the clients and the dogs. We are confident that upon graduation of the course, you will feel prepared and excited to get started as a human-canine therapy team! About Our School Established in 2001 Therapeutic Dog Services is a not-for-profit organisation, Therapy Dog Registry which provides education and skills training, and volunteer recruitment services. Our expertise covers the training of animal assisted interventions in activities, education, therapy and specialised training for AAI industry and members. Our training covers a broad range of qualifications and courses, workshops across human - animal related business and community services areas. We Offer two (2) Industry focused skills training centres located strategically in South Australia A variety of extensive and exciting programs to get you started with your therapy dog career. Paws for a cause Program, Entry Level Therapy Dog, Therapy Dog Novice We offer courses of varying lengths to meet your needs so that you can gain as much knowledge as you need. Offering simple and affordable financing options. Our programs offer you extensive hands-on training that provide you with real-life experience, AAI industry placement within aged care, disability, community, educational institutes, hospital, mental health ...... just to name a few.

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Therapy Dog Training Centre (Inclusive education and placement) Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated 9 Skilled Training Centres Adelaide City Central Metro Area (Services the whole metropolitan areas of Adelaide) We offer therapy dog training career programs, taught by expert instructors at our Adelaide Central Centre, in Fulham, South Australia, located in the western suburbs of Adelaide. We maintain small student to instructor ratios to ensure that each participant receives ample individual attention and instruction. Due to our small class sizes our School for Therapy Dog Teams, generally fills quickly and classes are often booked up to six (6) months in advance. Animal Assisted Interventions Care Farm and Training Centre (Services the whole of South Australia including rural: Adelaide Hills & Strathalbyn) We offer private animal assisted intervention training career programs, taught by expert instructors at our 10 Acre Animal Assisted Interventions Centre, in the Adelaide Hills, Strathalbyn South Australia that has areas for training animals in assistance, assisted interventions (AAA/AAE/AAT), agility, obedience, rally and more. Mobile Australian States and Territories (Strategically travels Australian states and territories) Providing education, AAI Skills and training for industry. We offer animal assisted intervention education, AAI skills training programs for industry, by expert instructors throughout Australia, states and territories.

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Therapy Dog Training Centre (Inclusive education and placement) Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated 10 5. LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS Learn from the experts Learn from the experts The most diversely experienced staff of instructors. Not only will you be taught by experienced instructors that are knowledgeable and respected in the industry, you will have the opportunity to learn from those who continue to operate a successful, multifaceted dog business. Our expert instructors not only teach but continue to train dogs of all types, from pet dogs to service dogs, assistance dogs, trick dogs, working dogs, competition dogs daily. JODY MORRISH Jody is a human health services and human-animal bond professional, instructor and author of AAI Related Evidence based Handbooks – endorsed by veterinarians, industry, public figures and animal advocates. Her hands-on training workshops are widely praised for teaching pet parents’ skills, as well as how to prevent and prepare for common mishaps. She's been featured in national media outlets such as ABC news and documentaries, Today Tonight, Channel 9 Today Show, Radio, Newspaper and Health Journal articles. Known for her precise and friendly teaching style, Jody consults with a wide clientele including humane organisations, canine professionals, public figures and her favourite of all - dedicated dog parents and their adorable pets. • Qualified Professional in behavioural science/Psych, mental health, investigations, counselling, education, disability, animal assisted interventions, dog training and behaviour. • Founder/Director of Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated and the lead course instructor for the Therapy Dog - Training Centre, School for Therapy Dogs and Trainers, corporate location in Adelaide and Animal Assisted Intervention Care Farm and Training Centre, Adelaide Hills.

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Therapy Dog Training Centre (Inclusive education and placement) Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated 11 • Lifetime of experience working with animals. Lifetime of experience working with dogs. Dog training and handling, trains canines in the areas of obedience, assistance dogs, assisted intervention dogs, service dogs, as well as assisting with working dog training. • Twenty-Three (23) years of training over 450 dogs and handlers for therapy dog work, trained dogs for competition obedience, agility, and other competitive events. Next to working with dogs, Jody's other passion is sharing her knowledge of animals and training with our students as she helps them prepare to meet the challenges of animal assisted interventions, animal interventions in activities, education and therapy team business. Ms Morrish, as a recognised multi award-winning service provider, still heads up Therapeutic Dog Services, oversees all programs and services, she now concentrates her time at the Animal Assisted Interventions Care Farm and Training Centre. • training various species of animals for assistance in Animal Assisted Interventions Activities, Education and Therapy (Clinical Programs). • designing, structuring, coordinating, and delivering clinical based programs throughout Australia. • Consulting: structuring new or enhanced AAI programs, Facility animals, Consultation for Professionals and deliveries of Animal Assisted Interventions: Activities (AAA), Education (AAE) and Therapy (AAT) throughout the community. • Presentation and Demonstrations to residents, government agencies, schools, universities and businesses of Australia

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Therapy Dog Training Centre (Inclusive education and placement) Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated 12 DAVID OGDEN David has been handling working dogs for over 10 years and brings this experience and knowledge to our clients and members to assist them in their Therapy Dog Career. David conducts training and evaluations for assistance intervention dogs, and pet therapy dogs and handlers. David serves both as an instructor and trainer at our School for Therapy Dog Teams as well as conducting handler courses and regularly instructs at the Animal Assisted Interventions Training Centre, Adelaide Hills, South Australia training other species of animals. David utilizes proven and simple methods for instructing dogs and their owners / handlers. David’s style is straightforward, and he has a very goal-oriented approach to training and resolving problems. His goal is to always improve relationships between dogs and their owners by teaching effective communication and basic principles of learning. David continues to further his education in the dog training field by attending seminars and classes, as well as working assistance intervention, obedience, agility, rally canine teams. David also participates in our Qualified Professionals, Assistance Intervention Dogs Program by assisting with deliveries of Animal Assisted Interventions: Activities (AAA), Education (AAE) and Therapy (AAT) throughout the community. David enjoys working with children and families living life with disability and his experience with people and dogs makes him an asset to our team

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Therapy Dog Training Centre (Inclusive education and placement) Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated 13 BRONNIE SMITH Bronnie and dog Spike, joined our team after graduating, Bronnie and Spike have acquired learning from provision of 2 years’ service delivery within various aged care, disability, mental health establishments and in the top of their class. Bronnie combines her love for dogs with her passion for teaching others to create the best learning experience for our members. Bronnie has learned the importance of building a strong and lasting relationship between dog and owner. With years of experience in personal and formal dog training instruction, she brings a unique insight of the pet therapy industry to our members. Continues to further her education in the AAI and dog training field by attending seminars and classes to enhance professional development. Bronnie also acts as our members services coordinator to ensure that our members have a seamless and fulfilling experience at our school for Therapy Dog Trainers. She works closely with our Director of Canine Education Programs and other business divisions to ensure that our members have an opportunity to learn as much as they would like while attending our programs. Her commitment to the success of each participant is apparent in her daily interactions with our members.

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Therapy Dog Training Centre (Inclusive education and placement) Therapeutic Dog Services Incorporated 14 JENNY BROWN Jenny serves as the Induction and Orientation Coordinator, for our members participating in the Pet Therapy community program in addition to working in Pet Therapy specific project tasks with her little dog Chloe. Jenny joined our team in 2018 and has been an essential part of our daily business of Pet Therapy Dog service provision, procedures, orientation and induction to members within their industry community work placement. With her enthusiasm and commitment, she provides quality service to our clients and to our members. Jenny provides support to our Pet Therapy Teams as the dedicated induction and orientation coordinator for participating members, within the Pet Therapy industry placement process. Jenny maintains her knowledge of Animal Assisted Activities by attending workshops and online training throughout the year. RACHEL JENKINS Rachel serves as a training facilitator, for our members participating in the Pet Therapy community program. Rachel joined our team in 2016 and has been an essential part of our daily business of Therapy Dog visitation provision with her two dogs Ella and Sully. This team has vast experience working in all environments, conversant with the different procedures that apply in each environment and the varying challenges that are presented. Rachel owning various species of animals, along with several dogs, she understands the compassion for animals and their owners. With a love for animals and a knowledge of specific Therapeutic Dog Service, policy procedures and skill sets, Rachel believes she has found her niche in our company. We agree, Rachel shows passion for teaching others to be the best in their role and creates the best learning experience for our members.

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