Next free webinar: “Only” Fun and Games? The power of play for human/dog teams in animal-assisted services

Fun and games with dogs is so much more than throwing a ball. Often underestimated, the impact of play and joyfulness lays at the foundation of building a strong relationship with dogs. This is especially relevant for dogs active in animal-assisted services.

Creative play is one of the most effective ways to motivate dogs. It teaches the dog to think, to sharpen communication with humans, to read body language and cements the relationship between handlers and dogs. Join this inspirational presentation filled with practical and innovative games and exercises to help you optimize your work as a pet team.

Join IAHAIO Board Member and leading Swedish dog instruction authority Sara Karlberg for an exciting hour and a half of videos and useful ideas on how to integrate games into your work. As a qualified dog instructor and experienced therapy dog handler, Sara started the Swedish School for Therapy Dogs. Her Nordic School for Therapy Dogs offers courses in Sweden, Finland, and Norway. One of the founders of the Scandinavian Therapy Dog Association, Sara also was a member of the committee that developed the Swedish standard for training and educating dog teams in healthcare.

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