Pathway to Assistance Dog
Sunshine Coast
Professional Guidance for NDIS Participants Self-Training Their Dog For Assistance Work.
Cotton Tree, Sunshine Coast | $350 + GST | Self- & Plan-Managed NDIS Participants
Helping You Train Toward Certification — Step by Step
If you’re an NDIS participant working toward certifying your own assistance dog — or you’re supporting someone who is — this service gives you the structure, support and clarity to move forward with confidence.
This is a premium, one-on-one service designed for those who are training their own dog for assistance purposes, and who need tailored, professional help to ensure progress toward public access standards.
Please note: we are not an NDIS registered provider. This service is suitable for self-managed and plan-managed participants only.
What’s Included in Each Session
Your 50-minute session at Cotton Tree includes:
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Personalised training support toward assistance dog certification
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Structured behaviour shaping aligned with public access standards
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Step-by-step guidance in real-world public settings
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A tailored written training plan to match your dog and your NDIS goals
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Optional video homework to support your progress
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Guidance to prepare you for public access assessment
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Referral to an appropriate certifier when your team is ready
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Brief formal session notes and goal alignment for your support team
How This Supports NDIS Participants
This service is designed to complement your NDIS goals related to:
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Emotional regulation
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Daily functional support
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Confidence and independence in community settings
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Improved participation in everyday life
On invoices, it will be described as:
Animal-assisted intervention: support for owner-trained assistance dog skills to promote independence, emotional regulation, and access to community. Includes structured training, written plan, and session summary.
Is This For You?
This service is ideal for:
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NDIS participants training their own assistance dog
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Clients needing clear, structured support and realistic feedback
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People seeking guidance on whether their dog is suited for public access
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Handlers preparing for formal certification and public access testing
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Support coordinators and teams seeking documented outcomes and guidance
I do not certify assistance dogs or conduct the public access test — but I can guide you to that point and connect you with the right assessor when the time is right.
Location & Cost
Where: Cotton Tree, Sunshine Coast
Cost: $350 + GST per session
Includes: 1-hour private session + written notes/training plan
NDIS Eligibility: Available to self-managed and plan-managed participants
Ready to Begin?
If you’re ready to move forward with your assistance dog training — and want structure, clarity, and professional support along the way — We’dd love to help you take the next step.