Dogs in Service: the Myth, the Mystery, the Facts

The Azalea Institute is partnering with Pawsible Angels and Newcomer Therapy to present The Animal Assisted Therapy Conference in Findlay, OH on Saturday, August 22 & Sunday, August 23, 2020. The conference will provide attendees with educational, ethical and legal information to integrate animal assisted therapy into their practice. The conference offers attendees up to 10.5 CEUs (approved for MFT, LPC, SW), including up to 4 hours of ethics. Along with expanding attendee's overall knowledgebase, a buffet style lunch and catered dinner on Friday will also allow for a great networking opportunity! Conference topics include:

How to assess for need 

Clients ability to care for animal   

Appropriateness of animal    

The difference between types of animal assisted therapies

Legal Pitfalls  

Ethically writing the ESA letter     

Understanding canine behavior   

How a service dog is trained   

State and Federal Regulations   

Space is limited so register today! Agenda and other conference information is located on our webpage, www. azaleainstitute.com. For venue information and overnight accommodations please visit https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/fdyexgi-hilton-garden-inn-findlay/?SEO_id=GMB-GI-FDYEXGI or call the Hilton at 1-567-250-2525. Registrants receive a discounted rate of $109 per night for Friday and Saturday. 

Please contact Megan Miranda at megmiranda@azaleainstitute.com with any questions! We look forward to seeing you in August!