Expand Your Dog Training Business
into therapy work
Learn how to design training programs for therapy & facility dogs.
Go Beyond Obedience Training
You’ve already built strong training skills, now it’s time to step into a growing specialization. Therapy and facility dog work allows you to elevate your expertise, differentiate your business, and offer clients a meaningful next step beyond obedience training.
You will walk away with the framework to build a structured 6-week program you can immediately implement, giving you a clear, professional offering that sets you apart from other trainers in your area.
What You'll Learn
Beyond Obedience
Learn how therapy work differs from standard obedience training.
Identify Fit
Evaluate temperament and behavior for therapy dog suitability.
Handler Readiness
Prepare handlers for safe, ethical therapy animal work.
Therapy Skills
Real-World Training
Teach cues and skills specific to therapy and facility dogs.
Build structured training plans aligned with AAI standards.
Build a Curriculum
Prepare dogs and handlers for schools, hospitals, and programs.
6-Week Program
Avoid Pitfalls
Use our training outline with exercises for client use.
Expand your services with expertise in therapy dog preparation.
Be a Specialist
Spot common therapy dog training mistakes before they happen.
Course Details
Format
Self-paced, online
Time to Complete
Approximately 3-5 hours
Access
Immediate upon enrollment
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Regular Price
$240
Standard course price
Digital Members
$160
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Organization Members
$120
Team pricing
All-Access Members
$120
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Testimonials
What others are saying about this course
Barbara Vokatis, PhD
What I love most about AAAIP’s online courses is that they are all-encompassing, highly engaging, and inspirational.
I appreciate how this course integrates expertise in both human health and wellness as well as animal behavior, directly enhancing the way professionals deliver their services.
Dr. Gina Fisher Caldwell
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