Therapy and Service Dog Training & Certification
We make therapy and assistance dog training & certification affordable, accessible, and officially recognised. Whether you're working with a puppy or an experienced support animal, we help you move forward with confidence, without forcing you into a long or expensive training contract.
Therapy Dog Certification Program & Emotional Support Dog Registration
Train and certify your therapy dog team for school, clinic, aged care, or private settings. Perfect for Volunteer therapy dog roles, Clinical therapy assistance animals or Corporate and healthcare support
✔ Facility Dogs ✔ School Programs ✔ Clinicians
Service Dog Training & Public Access Test Certification
Support for owner-trained assistance dogs, including preparation for the Public Access Test (PAT). Behaviour and task-based evaluations; Official assistance dog training pathway; Full PAT certification and handler support
✔ PAT ✔ Government Recognised ✔ Owner Trained
Why Choose Paws For Support?
If your dog already meets the required standards, we can certify them without putting you through expensive, time-consuming training programs. Based in Cheltenham, VIC, and serving clients across Melbourne and Australia-wide through both in-person and online assessments, we help individuals, therapists, volunteers, and schools bring the comfort and support of therapy dogs ESA and Assistance Dogs to the people who need them most.
Government-recognized dog training organisation and official Therapy Dog certification
Accredited Members of the Australian Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
Experienced Trainer: Our lead dog trainer has 30+ years' experience helping dogs and handlers succeed.
Balanced training philosophy, positive reinforcement with clear guidance
Flexible Options: Train in person at Cheltenham, VIC, or online via our Zoom programs, available nationally.
Supportive and Affordable: Certify your dog without costly, unnecessary courses if they’re already prepared.
Proven Methods: We use proven training methods that build trust, clear communication, and calm behaviour, and training professionals that empower owners to train & certify their dog
Fast turnaround times
Therapy services available in group sessions in Mebourne or Australia wide via virtual meetings, and online assessments, Certain components of service dog training /accreditation must be help in Melbourne.
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Online and In Person Delivery
Approved School Well Being Dogs Facilitors
Puppy and older dog training classes available through Secret Dogs Business.
We’re the official Melbourne assessor for Story Dogs Literacy Program
Member Australian Assoc. of Professional Dog Trainers. Government Approved Dog Training Organisation
Affiliated with Miracle Paws for short-term Visiting Therapy Dog programs
Hear From Happy therapy team Handlers
Bowie my now therapy dog attends psychotherapy sessions along side me... Thank you Alan, your support has been excellent.
Alan, as a gifted trainer, has provided the support and guidance that have enabled me and my dog to learn together.
I just got my 7 year old golden retriever, Archie, accredited as a Therapy Dog, and we are beyond impressed...
Happy Handlers
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Ready to Empower Your Dog?
We help individuals, families, and schools train their dog to become fully certified for therapy, service, or emotional support roles.
