Therapy Dog Training
Emma is a Therapy Dog Training UK Trusted Trainer, recognised to support handlers and their dogs through the accredited online training pathway and assessment process that leads to Therapy Dog Training UK certification.
Therapy Dog Training UK is a respected framework designed to prepare companion dogs and their handlers to work safely, ethically and effectively in therapeutic settings such as schools, healthcare environments, care homes and private practice. The programme emphasises canine welfare, structured training, and professional standards of practice.
As part of her role, Emma supports clients through Therapy Dog Training UK Workshops 1 and 2, the two core online training modules that lay the foundation for therapy work. These workshops can be purchased through the Therapy Dog Training UK website.
These workshops;
- Provide CPD-accredited instruction in safe, compliant therapy dog training
- Cover the key behaviours and skills expected at the recommended training level for therapy dogs in the UK
- Include clear, practical video-based tutorials and supporting resources
- Help handlers understand their role, responsibilities, and best practice in a variety of real-world setting
In addition to workshop support through her one to one training sessions, Emma also conducts both temperament and training assessments, which are essential steps in the Therapy Dog Training UK certification process.
These assessments ensure that the dog’s emotional disposition and resilience are suited to therapy work, and that training foundations meet the standards expected for certification. They also assess whether a handler and dog can operate with reliability, safety and positive welfare outcomes in therapeutic environments.
Assessments are not about exclusion but about appropriate placement: confirming whether the dog enjoys and copes well with the challenges of therapy roles. If additional training is needed, Emma provides tailored guidance to help teams progress.
