Bring Path & Paws™ to Your Community

Path & Paws™ facilitator training is designed for wellness and dog professionals who want to support stress reduction through the human–dog bond using a playful, evidence-informed approach.

Licensed facilitators are trained to deliver the Path & Paws™ curriculum with care, consistency, and respect for both human and canine well-being.

Facilitator training is intended for:

• Wellness professionals** 
• Dog professionals**

This training is not a certification in therapy, dog training, or service/ESA animals.

 Before applying for facilitator training, you must complete the live 8-week Path & Paws™ program as a participant. This ensures facilitators:

• Experience the program from the inside
• Understand the P.A.W.S. and P.A.T.H. frameworks in practice
• Learn how dogs and humans move through the work together

Facilitators lead from lived experience, not scripts.

 Facilitator training will prepare you to:

• Deliver the Path & Paws™ curriculum with fidelity
• Support groups and individuals using the P.A.W.S. and P.A.T.H. frameworks 
• Facilitate playful, dog-inclusive activities safely and ethically
• Uphold standards for participant and animal welfare
  

Training details, timelines, and licensing requirements will be shared once the program officially opens.

All Path & Paws™ facilitators commit to:

• Force-free, fear-free dog handling
• Respect for the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare
• Clear boundaries (Path & Paws™ is not therapy or dog training)
• Inclusive, supportive, and trauma-aware facilitation

Facilitator training is not yet open, but you can join the interest list to receive updates when applications become available.  Join the Facilitator Interest List 

 Wellness professionals may include, but are not limited to:

• Counselors, therapists, or social workers
• Coaches (life, health, or wellness)
• Yoga, mindfulness, or meditation instructors
• Occupational therapists or assistants
• Nurses or other healthcare professionals
• Educators or group facilitators with a wellness focus

Dog professionals may include, but are not limited to:

• Certified dog trainers (force-free, positive reinforcement)
• Dog behavior consultants
• Veterinary technicians or assistants
• Animal care or enrichment professionals
• Shelter, rescue, or humane education staff
• Other professionals working in canine behavior or welfare