Paws For Support
At Paws for Support, we run regular group sessions that guide you through the process of training and assessing your dog to become a certified therapy dog.
These sessions are designed to help both you and your dog build the skills and confidence needed to provide emotional support and comfort in a range of community settings.
Whether you're just getting started or ready for assessment, our structured approach makes the journey clear and achievable.
Book your first session today.
Free Webinar - Information Session
Virtual Online Information Session for Paws For Support Programs.
Owner Trained Service Dog Consultation
Start with a free consultation. We begin with a no-obligation consultation to understand your personal goals and support needs, assess your dog’s suitability (or help you choose a breed), and map out a customised training and certification plan
Therapy Dog Group Program
In Person Group Session
Therapy Dog Certification and Assessment
90 Minutes
Located at our Cheltenham, Victoria Training Facility
If you are looking for our introductory free webinar/information session register here
Alan will review your application and contact you to answer some brief questions and arrange payment of your program. Please keep a look out via email.
This date is the 1st of Two Sessions: This booking will add the first session to your calendar, please also add the a session for the following week, at same time to your calendar/schedule. Both sessions are required to complete the certification.
Pre-Assessment
In Person Pre Assessment
Therapy Dog Certification Information Session
FREE
60 Minutes
Located at our Cheltenham, Victoria Training Facility
We offer regular FREE pre-assessments to you help determine your dog’s suitability for animal assisted therapy work,
Locations and times vary, so check below for the next available session.
Alan and Paws for Support or provide advice, guidance and training for PAT Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals.
Paws For Support Therapy Dog Pre Assessment Sessions will help you understand
- The Certification Process
- Professional advice and evaluation of your dog’s suitability
- Referral for training if required
- Guidance on next steps
- Help to book in your Therapy Dog Certification Program.
School "Well-Being Dogs" Program
In Person
School Well-Being Dog Program
FREE
20 Minutes
Located at our Cheltenham, Victoria Training Facility
We offer regular FREE Information Session to you help Understand the School Well Being Dogs Program.
Locations and times vary, so check below for the next available session.
Alan and Paws for Support provide advice, guidance and training for Facility Therapy Dogs, and School Implementation Programs. Paws for Support also provides PAT Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animal Programs.
This information session will help you understand
- The Certification Process
- Professional advice for selecting and certifying a dog for your school
- Referral for training if required
- Guidance on next steps
- Help you approach school leaders and decision makers to implement the program
- Assistance to Book and Implement your Certified School Therapy Dog Program/School Well Being Dog Program.
Therapy Dog Virtual Training
Virtual Individual Session
Therapy Dog Certification and Assessment
90 Minutes
Online via Zoom
Alan will review your application and contact you to answer some brief questions and arrange payment of your program. Please keep a look out via email.
This date is the 1st of Two Sessions: This booking will add the first session to your calendar, please also add the a session for the following week, at same time to your calendar/schedule. Both sessions are required to complete the certification.
School Enquiry
Start with a free consultation. We begin with a no-obligation consultation to understand your schools goals and support needs, assess your dog’s suitability (or help you choose a breed), and map out a customised training and certification plan
