Course Content

This Certification level is ideal for working CAI professionals who wish to develop stronger theoretical foundations and a deeper understanding of the interactions between their clients and therapy dogs. It provides handlers with the skills to begin developing play-based interactions using off-lead training techniques, trick training and agility.

  • Advanced Training & Behaviour (Off-lead)

  • Underlying Mechanisms For Efficacy (Oxytocin)

  • Trick Training

  • Neurobiological Model Of AAI

  • Advanced Socialisation & Drives

  • Agility

Advanced Preparation Course

On this 3-day intensive course handlers learn about the theory of the Oxytocin Effect and how to apply the Neurobiological Model to their client work in human mental health, wellbeing and learning contexts. Teams develop knowledge and skills in advanced, off-lead training for complex environments, and workshop trick training and agility skills.

Advanced Preparation Course - Level Three

Pre-requisite: Visiting Therapy Dog & Handler Certification - Level Two

Price: $990 (AUD) Incl. GST

Have you complete the pre-requisite course and would like to enrol in Advanced Preparation Course? 

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