‘Introducing a School Dog’ 2021/2022 Courses
This two day course covers all neccesities when introducing a school dog including:
- An Introduction to AAT (Animal Assisted Therapy)
- Health and Safety (including personalised school risk assessments and documentation)
- Client Groups and Conditions
- Animal Behaviour and Communication
- Animal Assisted Interventions
- School Dog Interventions (Including reading to dogs)
- Measuring Outcome
- Dog/Puppy Socialising and Practical Training
What people are saying about this course
“What I enjoyed most was learning all the different ways of using a therapy dog in school. The biggest takeaway was all the ideas for lessons plans etc. The course was very informative”
“It’s was fun, interesting and very well presented! Megan was so lovely and ensured we all enjoyed the experience. Obviously, having dogs there made it even better as we were given the opportunity to put into practice the skills being taught.”
“It was a pleasure to meet Megan and her enthusiasm and passion shone though each session. I thoroughly enjoyed it and cannot wait to introduce our own school dog”
“Excellent course – I have already signposted two other schools to this course. Thank you for making the course relaxed, fun, practical and we learnt so much.”
“I enjoyed putting the theory into practice and sharing with other people on the course about their stratergies and ideas. Meg kept it fun, and light hearted and had a fantastic feel around the dogs”
“Very enjoyable from start to finish”
“I honestly thought the course was perfect”
“I’d just like to say thank you for being so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute and know my colleagues did too.”
“It was a great course and we all gained so much from it.”
2021 Courses
Cant make any of our pre arranged courses?
Where: We can deliver courses throughout the UK including at your own school
When: Contact us for availability
Who: Suitable for schools or similar industries thinking of introducing a dog or in the early stages of introducing a school dog
Cost: Costs stay the same as are usual costs unless additional required for extensive travel
Dog: Suitable for puppies and dogs of all ages with good temperament. All breeds considered and accepted. It is not necessary to have or to have chosen your dog before this course.
For more information contact meg.blore@archietherapy.com
Tue 8th and Tue 22nd June 2021
Where: Blackpool Beaverbrooks Carers Centre
When: 5pm – 8pm (both dates)
Who: Suitable for schools or similar industries thinking of introducing a dog or in the early stages of introducing a school dog
Cost: £399 (one dog and one member of staff) or £499 (one dog and up to 4 staff)
Dog: Suitable for puppies and dogs of all ages with good temperament. All breeds considered and accepted. It is not necessary to have or to have chosen your dog before this course.
For more information contact meg.blore@archietherapy.com
Saturday 24th July 2021
Where: Blackpool Beaverbrooks Carers Centre
When: 9:30am – 4pm
Who: Suitable for schools or similar industries thinking of introducing a dog or in the early stages of introducing a school dog
Cost: £399 (one dog and one member of staff) or £499 (one dog and up to 4 staff)
Dog: Suitable for puppies and dogs of all ages with good temperament. All breeds considered and accepted. It is not necessary to have or to have chosen your dog before this course.
For more information contact meg.blore@archietherapy.com
2021 courses
Due to the covid pandemic we are constantly updating our courses. This last 9 months we have been running last minute courses for schools requiring attendance. If you would like to find out about latest dates/ availability. Please email meg.blore@archietherapy.com
COVID-19 – ‘Sensible Attendance’
With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting the UK and worldwide, ArchieTherapy has implemented ‘Sensible Attendance’. This is made up of 3 steps which must be considered when attending and delivering training courses. By taking the following steps, you are creating a safer and more reassuring environment resulting in Sensible Attendance.
- Am I fit to attend this course, in line with NHS advice on COVID-19?
- Have I considered those in my social network who may be vulnerable?
- Have I done all that I can to ensure that I have followed the Government guidelines regarding handwashing and cleanliness?
Please get in touch if you would like to host or facilitate a course within your school/business for other local schools/businesses within the UK
meg.blore@archietherapy.com
Terms and Conditions for booking
1. Booking fees cover tuition, materials and refreshments
2. Bookings are accepted by telephone, post, online and via email. Bookings made without payment will only be held for 7 days, after which we reserve the right to offer your reservation to other applicants.
3. Only when your deposit has been made can we fully guarantee your booking.
4. The course is limited to specific participant numbers
5. All participants of the courses take part at their own discretion and are individually and wholly responsible for their own property, dog behaviour and actions, either on or off the course premises, for the duration of each session.
6. In the unlikely event of a course being cancelled, moved or rearranged you will be offered a full refund of your payment or an alternative course. The organiser will not be held responsible for any extra costs arising out of the cancellation of a course.
7. Archie Therapy Ltd cannot refund your course fee if you cancel your booking less than a week in advance of your course.
8. Places are limited and will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Complete booking form for a provisional booking – places will be confirmed on receipt of payment.