Assistance dog partnership programs

Specialising in Owner Trained Partnership & Trainer Trained Programs helping clients reach their goal of compliance under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA)

Care Dogs & Co have qualified experienced trainers statewide ready to assist you!

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  • Puppy

    This program is designed for those that have selected a puppy with the intention of the puppy going on the be Assistance Dog trained. Great training foundation for the main program

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  • Novice/Junior

    This program is designed for those that have a dog already or are selecting a junior dog to enter the Assistance Dog program. Great training foundation for the main program

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  • Assistance Dog

    This program is a partnership with handler and dog embarking on the journey to full Assistance Dog compliance under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 DDA with the full support of the Care Dogs & Co team

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The Team

Alysia Coates - Founder, Care Dogs & Co. AAlysia Coates is the founder and owner of Care Dogs & Co. She has a background in human resources and is the driving force behind the company. She has personal experience dealing with trauma, which has given

Alysia Coates - Founder, Care Dogs & Co. AAlysia Coates is the founder and owner of Care Dogs & Co. She has a background in human resources and is the driving force behind the company. She has personal experience dealing with trauma, which has given her a deep understanding of how clients feel and how Care Dogs & Co can help them. She is the contact person for clients and trainers, and she provides support to our teams whenever necessary. She also provides advice to businesses who want to make customers with assistance dogs more comfortable and enjoyable when visiting.

Trainer & Assessor - Michelle Jones Summary of Qualifications - Certificate III Animal Studies - Certificate IV Vet Nursing - Certificate IV Vet Nursing Critical care and emergency - Dangerous dog assessing and handling workshop. – Steve Austin

Trainer & Assessor - Michelle Jones Summary of Qualifications - Certificate III Animal Studies - Certificate IV Vet Nursing - Certificate IV Vet Nursing Critical care and emergency - Dangerous dog assessing and handling workshop. – Steve Austin - Animal management workshop – Australian Veterinary Behaviour Services - 30 Days of canine science – The School of Canine Science - Understanding and working safely with dogs – Australian Veterinary Behaviour Services - Michael Shikashio - Aggression in dogs conference - Fear free shelters – Fear free shelters, Core modules - Fear free shelters – Fear free shelters, Housing and environment - Fear free shelters – Fear free shelters, Intake and admissions - Dog First aid workshop – Dog First aid Tasmania - Mental Health awareness certificate – New Skills Academy - Mindful listening certification – New Skills Academy - Customer Care Certification - New Skills Academy - Effective Decision Making Certification - New Skills Academy - Problem Solving Certification - New Skills Academy Number of Years Dog Training - 25 years Areas Serviced - Greater Hobart area What does being an Assistance Dog Trainer mean to you? - It's knowing that I'm not just training a dog. I'm helping someone to gain confidence, independence, and freedom.

Trainer & Assessor - Gilda Taurian Summary of Qualifications - Cert IV in Companion Animal Services - Delta Institute - Un-Chase(r) Licensed Trainer - CNWI (Canine Nose Work Instructor)- NACSW - Canine Body language: A Visual Encyclopaedia/ Cl

Trainer & Assessor - Gilda Taurian Summary of Qualifications - Cert IV in Companion Animal Services - Delta Institute - Un-Chase(r) Licensed Trainer - CNWI (Canine Nose Work Instructor)- NACSW - Canine Body language: A Visual Encyclopaedia/ Clever Dogs and Clueless People - Sarah Kalnajas - From a Nose Point of Veiw - Alexandra Horwitz - Steve Austin's Dangerous Dog Assessing and Handling Workshop - APDT Aust. Conference 2012 - Delta Insitute Behaviour Conference- 2017 - Stress Heads K9KW Workshop - Marion Brand Peta Clarke - Genius of Mother Nature-K9 Olfactory & Navigating the Scent Environment- Jill Marie O'Brien, workshop - Good Behaviour for Good Sensation- Jill Marie O'Brien, workshop - Mental Health First Aid - Suicide prevention - PPGA - Professional Member - APDTA- Professional Member Number of Years Dog Training - 17 years Areas Serviced - Hobart, Sorell and Surrounding areas including Southern Midlands, Orford and Triabunna What does being an Assistance Dog Trainer mean to you? - I get to help teams grow and get to see their progress. I get to see happy faces dogs and humans in training everyday Links to socials: www.sniffdogstas.com

Trainer - Carly Clarke Summary of Qualifications IMDT Full Member (with Distinction) SOCS Force Free Trick Trainer/Assessor Therapy Dogs Australia Locum Assessor (Hobart) The School of Canine Science c

Trainer - Carly Clarke Summary of Qualifications IMDT Full Member (with Distinction) SOCS Force Free Trick Trainer/Assessor Therapy Dogs Australia Locum Assessor (Hobart) The School of Canine Science certified Super Dogs Trainer IMDTB Separation Anxiety IMDTB Resource guarding IMDT Canine aggression & rehabilitation IMDT Canine body language IMDT Perfect puppy IMDT Advanced dog training & behaviour T-TOUCH Sarah Fisher Posture vs Behaviour SOCS Puppy Lab Chirag Patel : Body Language Craig Ogilvie : Interactive play workshop Battersea Dogs Home 'Unadoptables' trainer Glendee Dog Rescue Dog Trainer ABC Radio Dog Talkback expert LickiMat Guest Trainer Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Intervention Number of Years Dog Training - 10 Areas Serviced - Hobart in person, Australia online. What does being an Assistance Dog Trainer mean to you? - The teams I work with are my priority. When I get that photo from a team (who haven’t had the confidence to go out for weeks) now at a cafe with their dog settled by their feet…It’s 🥹 Links to socials: https://www.instagram.com/superwoofers.aus/

Trainer - Sarah Owen Summary of Qualifications Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training - AVT First Aid Certificate 2022 30 days of Canine Science - School of Canine Science (currently completing) BA (hons) Communications Bsc (hons) Healthcar

Trainer - Sarah Owen Summary of Qualifications Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training - AVT First Aid Certificate 2022 30 days of Canine Science - School of Canine Science (currently completing) BA (hons) Communications Bsc (hons) Healthcare Studies Certificate in Higher Education - Introduction to Counselling Basic Life Support Number of Years Dog Training - 1.5 years professionally but a while in a hobby capacity Areas Serviced - Hobart to the Huon Valley, and everywhere in between! What does being an Assistance Dog Trainer mean to you? - It means so much! Being trusted to be part of someone's journey with their dog to help them lead a more independent life is such a rewarding role. Links to socials: https://www.instagram.com/hellodogtraining www.hellodogtraining.com.au Photo is of Hollie & I!

Trainer - Isabel Hyland Summary of Qualifications - IMDT Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training, currently completing Behaviour Bible - School of Canine Science, currently completing First Aid Certificate, 2022 Mental Health First Aid,

Trainer - Isabel Hyland Summary of Qualifications - IMDT Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training, currently completing Behaviour Bible - School of Canine Science, currently completing First Aid Certificate, 2022 Mental Health First Aid, 2022 PhD (Organic Medicinal Chemistry) - University of Tasmania, 2020 Bachelor of Biotechnoloy & Medical Research (Hons) - University of Tasmania, 2015 Puppy Lab - School of Canine Science, 2020 Qualified WSDA Instructor and Level 2 Judge, 2019 Scent for Six - School of Canine Science, 2019 30 Days of Canine Science - School of Canine Science, 2018 Volunteer Instructor at the Hobart Dog Training Club, since 2020 Number of Years Dog Training - I have been running my own business since 2020 Areas Serviced - Kingston, Huon & Channel, Taroona, and Hobart CBD What does being an Assistance Dog Trainer mean to you? - It means being kind and compassionate to my learners (both dog and human) and guiding them to their goals in training. Links to socials: thedogdynamic.com https://www.facebook.com/thedogdynamic https://instagram.com/thedogdynamic.au

Trainer - Sarah Campbell Summary of Qualifications - Certificate IV Companion Animal Services (Delta), Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Intervention Number of Years Dog Training - 14 Areas Serviced - Laun

Trainer - Sarah Campbell Summary of Qualifications - Certificate IV Companion Animal Services (Delta), Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Intervention Number of Years Dog Training - 14 Areas Serviced - Launceston, West Tamar, East Tamar, Meander, Northern Midlands and the Northeast What does being an Assistance Dog Trainer mean to you? - I love helping people to learn more about their fur legged partners and even their own potential as a trainer and it's an honor to be part of that journey Links to socials: https://www.facebook.com/HappyTailsDogTrainingTasmania/ https://www.happytailstrainingtas.com.au/

Trainer - Emma Smyth - Not Only Dogs

Trainer - Emma Smyth - Not Only Dogs

Trainer - Isabella Sims Summary of Qualifications - Certificate IV in Animal Training and Behaviour, Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Intervention Number of Years Dog Training - With the business 4 years, 9 with my own but growing up involve

Trainer - Isabella Sims Summary of Qualifications - Certificate IV in Animal Training and Behaviour, Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Intervention Number of Years Dog Training - With the business 4 years, 9 with my own but growing up involved 25 Areas Serviced - North West Coast What does being an Assistance Dog Trainer mean to you? - So much! I love being able to enhance and give meaning to their lives along with those bonds growing and forming Links to socials A Bark Above

Mission

By using the aid of an Assistance Dog, Care Dogs & Co aims to enhance the independence & wellbeing of our clients by increasing their community & social interaction & confidence and importantly mitigating their disability including but not limited to the following: (Intellectual · Physical · Acquired brain injury · Neurological (including autism, epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease) · Psychiatric (PTSD, schizophrenia, affective disorders, anxiety disorders, addictive behaviors, personality disorders, stress, psychosis, depression and adjustment disorders) commonly referred as psychosocial disability through carefully designed and FULLY supported owner trained Assistance Dog training programs.