Training Loyal Companions Academy, in collaboration with Lil' Steps Wellness Farm, is thrilled to announce an advancement in animal-assisted therapy. TLCA is pleased to announce a certification program for Animal-Assisted Therapy.
This comprehensive canine education course is designed for therapists, psychologists, and doctors working in mental health who wish to incorporate dogs into their work teams as animal-assisted therapy dogs.
Lil’ Steps Wellness is a fast-growing therapeutic practice with two office locations: its head office and farm in St. Malo, Manitoba, and a brand-new (and not so lil’) office in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
With a growing team of experienced therapists in Winnipeg, we now offer an even broader range of modalities to support children, youth, and adults of all ages who are experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, autism, and more.
tlca animal assisted therapy certification program
This course will be completed in September 2025! Request to be placed on the email list for updates!
STEP ONE
APPLICATION FORM
Request the Animal Assisted Therapy application form. This is filled out with all the information requested and returned via email.
Once accepted into the program, proceed to Step Two.
STEP TWO
MEET AND GREET ASSESSMENT
This in-office meet and greet is assessing the suitability of your dog as an animal-assisted therapy dog with Training Loyal Companions Academy. Health records, including vaccination paperwork, are required to ensure the dog and handler are suitable for therapy dog work.
STEP THREE
THERAPY TRAINING MODULES
The course consists of about 20 hours of canine education, including reading, canine education training videos, testing, essays, private training, a final exam, and evaluation.
STEP FOUR
CERTIFICATION
Completed courses will certify dogs to work with their owners as Animal Assisted Therapy Dogs.
Continued training, certification, and continuing education units are required.
COURSE COSTS
TWO LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION
TLCA Animal Assisted Therapy Dog Course Level One Certification NON VISITING DOGS is $500.00 plus GST = $525.00.
TLCA Animal Assisted Therapy Dog Course Level Two Certification VISITING DOGS is an additional fee of $100.00 plus GST = $105.00.
COURSE OUTLINE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information about this fantastic course, including outline and FAQ, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call/text Christie at 204-794-5456.
tlca Emotional Support certification program
This course will be completed in October/November 2025! Request to be placed on the email list for updates!
St Norbert Community Centre
Group Dog Training Classes will be held at the St Norbert Community Centre.
The Hall is a 2800 SQFT room with direct access to washrooms, with outdoor training space
