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Emotional support dog

Programme Overview

  • Training used to develop the comforting and well-balanced character of your dog, allowing a stronger emotional bond between you and your companion. Your dog will be able to provide a greater level of affection by recognizing human stress signals and performing calming actions on command.”

  • Holistic Emotional Support Training

  • Used to reduce human anxiety - helping owners to cope

  • Perfect for anyone that lives alone or in busy family environments

    Course timeframe & Pricing 

Enrollment requirements

  • Temperament assessment

  • With owner for over 6 months & over 9 months in age

  • All breeds considered but need to be calm

  • Dogs need to under control at all times

  • Dogs need to be able to touched and handled (paws,tail and ears)

  • Needs to respond appropriately to a sudden noise or disturbance in the room

  • Being able to be groomed

  • Needs to be fit and healthy

Course Inclusions & Outcomes

  • A dog with an exceptionally robust nature

  • Recognize stress signals in people and provide empathy

  • Ability to perform specific behaviors to help alleviate stress in times of need

  • Comfortable in busy social situations

  • Unfazed by sudden or loud noises
  • Unreactive to fast movements
  • Self-confident animal
  • A high level of obedience
  • Trained to act on specific & specialist commands e.g...
  • An increased bond between owner and dog

Also included in the program

  • Regular progress updates - explanations, tips, videos

  • Detailed handover session upon drop off - demonstrations and coaching

  • Tailored end-of-program report - summarising progress & future advice

  • 4 weeks of post-program text support 

  • 1 hour complimentary 1:1 refresher training (up to 12 weeks post-program)

Overview
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Duration : 6 weeks
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Program : Board & Train
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Language : English, Dutch, German or Portuguese