What if I've never worked with animals before?

You're in the right place. The Foundations of Animal-Assisted Interventions course was designed for beginners. By the end of the course, you'll have a solid foundation in AAI and the competency and confidence to start incorporating animals into your work.

Does this training only cover dogs and horses?

No. Foundations of Animal-Assisted Interventions is designed to teach you how to work with all types of animals. The training focuses on ethics and professional competency and covers all animal types. The Understanding Animals lesson gives you specific guidance for the animal you work with.

Is the Foundations of Animal-Assisted Interventions course approved for continuing education hours?

Yes. The course is pre-approved by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) for 24 continuing education credit hours. International students can download the course outline and submit it to their licensing board for approval.

Do I need to be licensed to take this course?

No license is required to take the course. There is also no license required to incorporate animal-assisted interventions into your program or practice — however, you do need to be licensed in your own professional field.

How long do I have to complete the course?

The course is completely self-paced with no deadlines. Whether you complete it in a week, a month, or six months is entirely up to you.

How long do I have access to the course?

You have lifetime access to all course content and the private Facebook community once you enrol.

Can I try the course before purchasing?

Yes. The first module of the Foundations of Animal-Assisted Interventions course is completely free to access so you can experience the training before spending anything.

Who is this course for?

This course is for any professional who wants to incorporate animal-assisted interventions into their work, including psychologists, therapists, counsellors, social workers, teachers, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, child and youth workers, eldercare workers, corrections officers, and mental health professionals.

Foundations of Animal-Assisted Interventions

Help clients experience massive breakthroughs and life-changing transformations by harnessing the healing power of animals.

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Before We Begin

A quick intro to the course layout and what you can expect with this training.

A quick intro to the course layout and what you can expect with this training.
- Module 1 - What is AAI?
  
  This module will look at the common terms used in animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy, the human-animal bond and the history of AAI.
  
  This module will look at the common terms used in animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy, the human-animal bond and the history of AAI.
- Module 2 - Understanding Animals
  
  This module will explore animals commonly incorporated into AAI, animal behaviour, and training and testing for animals in AAI
  
  This module will explore animals commonly incorporated into AAI, animal behaviour, and training and testing for animals in AAI
- Module 3 - Understanding Populations
  
  This Module will explore different programs, populations and cultural considerations when working with animals
  
  This Module will explore different programs, populations and cultural considerations when working with animals
- Module 4 - Understanding Ethics
  
  A look at several ethical and safety considerations when working with animals.
  
  A look at several ethical and safety considerations when working with animals.
- Module 5 - Current Research on AAI Part 1
  
  This module explores several current studies that implement AAI and the outcomes.
  
  This module explores several current studies that implement AAI and the outcomes.
- Module 6 - Next Steps
  
  This module will wrap up the course content and explore the next steps in AAI
  
  This module will wrap up the course content and explore the next steps in AAI

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If You Want To...

✔ Harness the healing powers of animal-assisted interventions

✔ Confidently and ethically bring animals into your program

✔ Expand your services and earn more

✔ Have a more impactful service

✔ Connect with your clients on a deeper level

✔ Witness your clients experience a deeper self-awareness

✔ Study on your own time and in your own way

Then you’re in the right place!

The Foundations of Animal-Assisted Interventions training provides you with the knowledge and confidence to start working with animals, all from the comfort of your own home (or favourite coffee shop, library, park, car - wherever you'd like! Only a couple of those places will let you wear your PJs while you learn though, FYI). the world.

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✓ Pre-Approved: 24 CE Hours ✦ ✓ CCPA — Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association ✦ ✓ CACCF — Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation

20+ Hours of Learning

6 Modules

18 Lessons

∞ Lifetime Access

$500 CAD · One-Time

This Course Is For You If…

You want to harness the healing
power of animals in your practice

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Harness the healing power of AAI

Understand how and why animals create transformative change in clients.

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Incorporate animals confidently and ethically

Build a practice that's grounded in professional standards and evidence.

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Expand your services and deepen your impact

Offer something genuinely different and connect with clients on a deeper level.

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Study on your own time, in your own way

Self-paced with video, audio, and downloadable slides — learn wherever works for you.

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Witness deeper self-awareness in clients

Help clients experience breakthroughs and life-changing transformations.

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Walk away with a certificate of completion

24 CE hours pre-approved by CCPA and CACCF. Internationally accessible.

Then you're in the right place.

The Foundations of Animal-Assisted Interventions training gives you the knowledge and confidence to start working with animals — all from the comfort of wherever you choose to learn.

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What's Included

Everything you need to learn your way

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Video Lectures

20+ hours of structured video content across all 6 modules.

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Audio Files

Learn on the go — every lesson available as a downloadable audio file.

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Downloadable Slides

PDF slides for every module to review, annotate, and reference later.

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Closed Captioning

All videos include captions for accessible, flexible viewing.

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Self-Study & Reflection

Guided exercises throughout to help integrate and apply your learning.

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Certificate + 24 CE Hours

CCPA & CACCF pre-approved. Certificate upon completion.

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Bonus: Private Facebook Community

Lifetime access to a private group of like-minded, animal-loving professionals — plus continued support from Lyndsay directly.

Lyndsay Wright

Registered Psychologist

MC — Master of Counselling Registered Psychologist Certified AAT Professional

Your Instructor

Built by a practitioner, not a dog trainer

I've been incorporating Animal-Assisted Interventions into helping professions since 2012, and training others in AAI since 2018. I created this course to give clinicians access to the foundations they need to practice this work ethically and confidently.

That's why the first module is completely free — experience the training before you commit to anything.

12+ Years AAI Practice 7+ Years Training Others

Before We Begin

Module 1 - What is AAI?

Module 2 - Understanding Animals

Module 3 - Understanding Populations

Module 4 - Understanding Ethics

Module 5 - Current Research on AAI Part 1

Module 6 - Next Steps