WHAT WE DO
Initiatives, Projects and Services
Initiatives & Projects
Enhancing quality
of life and health
through the human - animal bond
​Since the year 2001
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Activities, Education, and Therapy is central to the work carried out by Therapeutic Dog Services.
Every day hundreds of people get involved with our activities and programs, and so can you!
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Individuals, Industry, School and Community Groups
are all Welcome!
PROGRAMS & PROJECTS.
We make sure all Australians have the information and advice
they need to make good health choices incorporating animal-assisted interventions.
Animal Facilitated Therapies
We work to deliver affordable, quality complimentary Animal Facilitated Therapies to the health system for better health, and outcomes for all Australians.
Awareness and Education
An important part of our work is
to make sure you have the best
available information and advice
about health and Animal Facilitated Therapies in Australia.
Consultation and Engagement
We help organisations reshape their AAI Workplace Culture. Collaborating with stakeholders
including members of the public, government agencies, peak bodies, and service providers.
Your say about Animal Facilitated Therapies - policies, initiatives, and programs.
Initiatives and Projects
We're working on many initiatives and projects to deliver services
and activities in improving health.
We regularly check to see how these are meeting the needs of animals and humans and improve where needed.
Animal Care and Welfare
We provide awareness and education on providing good animal welfare, providing animals with all the necessary elements to ensure their physical and mental health and a sense of positive individual wellbeing.
Animal Studies for Enthusiasts
An important part of our work is
to make sure you have the best
available information and advice
about animal welfare. Workshops are designed to introduce you to animal welfare and behaviour across a range of animal groups.
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Therapy Dogs Adelaide
Therapeutic Dog Services organisation spans a network of passionate individuals incorporating dogs into Animal Assisted Activities, community visiting programs.
Every team is credentialed, passing through standardised assessment, classroom training, hands-on training, mentorship, volunteer industry placement, and professional development.
Therapy Dog Programs
We provide trained Pet Therapy Teams, humans and their well-mannered dogs, to provide emotional and physical benefits to many people in the community.
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Providing service delivery of dog assisted activities, to over 25,000 people a year.
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Therapy Dog Registry
Join the largest Therapy Dog registration body in South Australia.
Membership gives you access to the most comprehensive learning programs and insurance, broadest range of professional development events, full time support staff, national and local representation, and much more.
Employment and Volunteering
Volunteers play a significant role in the success of the organisation and the dedicated support they provide is greatly appreciated.
We welcome the involvement of volunteers across a wide range of roles within our organisation.
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Classroom Animal Studies
Workshops, resources, and instruments that facilitate Animal health and welfare, behaviour and training teaching and learning for community and professionals.
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Online Animal Studies
The online learning portal is the gateway to all the resources, and instruments that facilitate online teaching and learning.
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Animal Enthusiasts Membership
An animal enthusiast dedicates their lives to animals.
Resources on Animal health and welfare, behaviour and training teaching and learning for community.
Membership is open to those interested members of the community.
AAI Discovery Centre
The Animal Assisted Interventions Discovery Centre, is unique, being the only animal assisted intervention Discovery Centre (rural facility) in Australia.
Courses, resources, and instruments that facilitate AAI teaching and learning for community and professionals.
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Animal Facilitated Therapies
Is a place where people of all ages and abilities come together to reconnect to the earth, animals, nature and themselves.
Plants and animals live in harmony with nature. All our farmed animals have been socialised as therapy animals and will get to live natural lives and to express their natural behaviours. ​
Professional AAI Studies
The professional learning portal is the gateway to all the courses, resources, and instruments that facilitate online, offline, classroom and workshop teaching and learning.
A blend of online, offline, classroom, and workshop learning.
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Human - Animal Bond
The organisation spans a network of highly qualified professionals incorporating animals into treatment.
Every certified professional is a credentialed, registered, practicing health or human service provider or Animal Specialist, who demonstrates skill and expertise regarding the clinical applications of human-animal interactions.
Animal Clinics and Workshops
Day event for spectators watching Jody train live in front of you.
Teaching you how to be the most effective in animal care and welfare. including tips on training animals.​
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Professional AAI Studies
Extensive knowledge of bringing together animals and people in a way that benefits both, combining experience of working with people from a variety of backgrounds with non-abusive animal training. ​​
Advance the understanding, acceptance, and accessibility of animal-assisted services. ​​
Organisational Consultancy
Helping you avoid common pitfalls, and thus enhance staff, volunteer, and patient satisfaction – and save money.
Helping you meet your needs for both people and animals.
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Animal Enthusiast
Studies
An animal enthusiast dedicates their lives to animals.
Resources on Animal health and welfare, behaviour and training teaching and learning for community.
Membership is open to those interested members of the community.
Therapy Dog Registry
Join the largest Therapy Dog registration body in South Australia.
Membership gives you access to the most comprehensive learning programs and insurance, broadest range of professional development events, full time support staff, national and local representation, and much more.
Human - Animal Bond
Jody Morrish -Behaviouralist, registered professional specialist of 35 years,
Shares her knowledge about Human - Animal Bond, and Animal Facilitated Therapies - incorporating animals in rehabilitation of people, and animal welfare .........................