Annie's Dogs: Therapy Dog Training

Annie's Dogs: Therapy Dog Training This course certifies you as a Therapy Dog Handler, and your dog as a Therapy Dog.

29/06/2025

July is full. :) September 22-25 taking bookings. Ararat. 9am-3pm, $2000.

18/06/2025

Look how nicely our dogs conduct themselves in public now :)

Don't worry, this is a dog page, so don't be concerned if you're new to the page and you're like what?! Health? Huh? I'm...
18/06/2025

Don't worry, this is a dog page, so don't be concerned if you're new to the page and you're like what?! Health? Huh?

I'm sharing only because tomorrow I'm being interviewed about this health program, which for me has been absolutely life changing. It was actually an accident that I ever saw the program, I didn't go looking for it, instead a past participant of my therapy dog course shared her journey with the program, and I saw it. So I'm passing the gift on because I am so grateful for that accidental discovery.

Through this program physically I've been able to lose the weight I put on when having my girls. My aches and pains are gone to the point that after my last c-section I lost the ability to stand for more than an hour without pain, this program changed that and now I'm pain free. My energy levels have gone through the roof. My heart rate is now controlled; I'm not bloated; I'm more active; and I'm just generally happier.

It's such a brilliant program focussing on 3 key areas: accountability; real food; and walking.

And don't worry, I won't be posting again about health. :) I just thought it's something that I'm so grateful to have accidentally seen that maybe I can help someone else accidentally see it too 😂

Stay well, stay healthy, stay loving your furry friends. Have a great night all, and PM if you'd like the link for the zoom tomorrow.

:)
Annie

18/06/2025

A throw back to last course where our dogs paraded their new loose lead walking skills around the Alexander Lake before heading off to our nursing home visit!

Next course July 14-17! Join us :)

14/06/2025

For those who don't know our family, this is my dog, Pauley, and my 3 year old going for our morning walk this morning. Sometimes Thelli rides her bike, other times she rides in the pram with her sister Fí, and still other times she takes the lead and walks Pauley. Our other two dogs (Peruvian Hairless dogs) stay home on the couch in the warmth 🤣

Everyone has a story when they leave me. This is part of Kat's story, I ask you to read it. X "Hi Annie. Just wanted to ...
12/06/2025

Everyone has a story when they leave me.
This is part of Kat's story, I ask you to read it. X

"Hi Annie. Just wanted to share these with you. My stepson Oscar had catastrophic brain injuries from a series of strokes last year caused by brain tumours. He was in hospital for 9 months and has been home for 2 weeks now. His weekend visits to us … the dogs have been amazing. His vision and motor functions are affected significantly but he’s really enjoying the dogs and they are so good with him. He was reaching out to pet Fabs today (Fabs is probably easier to see due to his size). I truly believe their training with you has been the difference with how they interact with Oscar. They are so gentle, they wait for him to engage with them. I just wanted to share and say thank you."

❤️🙏😌

Book your place today! :)
12/06/2025

Book your place today! :)

The things animals can teach us, even from a young age, are some of the most important life lessons we can learn. ✨️ Ho...
05/06/2025

The things animals can teach us, even from a young age, are some of the most important life lessons we can learn.
✨️ How to be slow.
✨ ️How to be quiet.
✨️ How to earn trust.
✨️ How to be gentle.
✨ ️How to love.
Even Fí who's just turned 1 walks around slowly, gets down low, and pats gently.
When we teach kids to respect animals it impacts the way they see and interact with everything around them.

My next therapy dog course is July 14-17, 9am-3pm, $2000. I'd love to have you.

So recently I've started guitar lessons with Jacqui Harrison (her therapy dog Suki is pictured here). My 3 year old has ...
03/06/2025

So recently I've started guitar lessons with Jacqui Harrison (her therapy dog Suki is pictured here). My 3 year old has also started playing under her. I'm not going to lie, Jacqui is an incredible teacher. "Gifted" is the actual word I would use for her. Born to teach. Born to inspire. Born to change lives.

You know how there are some teachers that you're like "oh yeah, they're good", and then there's others and you're like, "but they're life changing." Jacqui is the life changing type. When she offers feedback it's specific, on point, you know exactly what you need to do, but also it's delivered with such care that even if she's telling you it didn't go so great you still feel a million dollars. When she celebrates your achievement it's as though you've climbed Mount Everest. When she encourages, her words seem to validate your soul.

Big words, I know.

But week one and I was blown away with Jacqui's teaching ability. And now several weeks in, I'm still singing her praises.

When she interacts with my little one, Thelli, I watch Thelli's eyes light up, I watch how Jacqui can get her to try a new note or new way of holding the guitar with ease. I watch as she demonstrates patience and genuine care for my child. I watch and my heart sings.

And then it's my turn. As Jacqui asks me to play a certain song or learn a new progression, the genuineness to which she encourages, shares advice and discusses life is next level.

If you're an adult who wanted to learn guitar, look no further, Jacqui is incredible. If you have a child who needs a teacher who will genuinely care, and hold utmost patience, Jacqui is your woman.

So hit up Jacqui. You won't be disappointed. You can find her at Future Sounds Studio in Ararat.

Oh and the pink guitar... well say nothing more, Thelli thought she was the coolest person on the planet when Jacqui rocked up in pink overalls, carting a pink suitcase, pink guitar case and then out came the pink guitar... next level awesome.

$200 off for you and your friend if you sign up with a friend who brings their dog as well. Details: Location: Ararat, V...
01/06/2025

$200 off for you and your friend if you sign up with a friend who brings their dog as well.

Details:
Location: Ararat, Victoria.
Time: 9am-4pm.
Dates: July 14-17 or September 22-25.

What:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning: Obedience Trainig with a heavy focus on including the general public. I don't assume your dog is obedient. I teach them the obedience required.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon: Therapy dog theory- duties, legalities, research, insurance, dog education and more.

Wednesday morning: Farm visit and obedience training.

Thursday all day: Public visits- Community centre, nursing home, school holiday program, Cafe, child care centre, disability inclusion program.

Cost: $2000 ($1800 if joining with a friend who brings their dog also).

I would LOVE to have you! Feel free to reach out to learn more or to book your place. September 22-25 is also filling.

And what a good looking dog I spy too :) Good work Stawell West! And Go Grippy, clearly doing your job well 👏
29/05/2025

And what a good looking dog I spy too :) Good work Stawell West! And Go Grippy, clearly doing your job well 👏

26/05/2025

Part of the obedience I teach, I take dogs who would previously pull and transform them to walk on a loose lead even for children.

My next course is July 14-17, or September 22-25, 9am-4pm, Ararat. $2000. I'd love to have you. :)

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Crouch Street
Ararat, VIC
3377

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+61473739067

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