unlock your dogs potential: learn to train therapy & support dogs
Paws for purpose: Dog therapy training workshop
Join our expert-led course designed to prepare your dog for therapy, support training and enhance your bond. Perfect for all breeds and ages.
When: Date TBA – Jan 2026
WHERE: Benowa Primary School
Workshop price : $40 per week min 8 weeks anticipated before assessment ( some students may need more or less depening on previous skills and learning ability)
Course Overview
Why Choose Paws for purpose

WHEN: January 2026 Date TBA
WHERE: Benowa Primary School
Workshop weekly price: $40 per week
Are you passionate about training a Therapy / Support dog to make a difference in people’s lives?
Or considering training your own dog as an Assistance Dog?
Our “Paws for Purpose” Dog Therapy Training Course is an introductory workshop designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to pursue your goal of working with Therapy or Support dogs.
Be it that you’re training a dog for personal support, NDIS assistance, or preparing dogs for roles in Psychology, Aged care, Schools, Workplace Support this workshop offers tailored guidance to assist to meet your needs.
While this course does not include PAT (Public Access Test) certification, it serves as a solid foundation to help you and your dog prepare for future assessments.
You’ll receive a confirmation of training, which can be beneficial in your certification journey.
Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers representing various animal therapy organizations – Delta, Mind Dogs, Story Dogs, Assistance Paws, thus providing you with valuable insights into the world of Animal-Assisted Therapy.
Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll be awarded a Certificate of Human and Animal Handler Competency for prospective Therapy related roles.
This certificate is a valuable asset as you continue your pursuit of any other formal assessments and certification you may pursue.
Dogs and handlers must have completed a level of basic training to qualify for this course Mini Minors or Minors equivalent.
Join us at Paws for Purpose and take the first step towards making a meaningful impact with your Therapy dog, Pet dog or prospective Assistance Dog.
Course Features
Experienced Trainers
Personalised Feedback
Practical Sessions
Comprehensive Resources
weekly course ( approx. 8 weeks to assesment)
Supportive Community
Progress Tracking
Problem-Solving Strategies
Interactive Workshops
Ongoing Support
Advanced Obedience Training
Skills Assessments
What Our Clients Say
“The dog training therapy course was a game-changer for us. Our dog passed the PAT test!”
Sarah K.
Thank you so much for your work with Price and I to achieve our goals of PAT and the flight!
Kahlia
This was essential to helping me train my dog to be my assistance dog. They supported and encouraged me through the whole process and always made me feel my goal of assistance dog was achievable