Hi,
I’m Sherrie.
I love dogs, especially my own, and I have a passion for helping others to improve their mental health. So, you can imagine how excited I was to find that it was possible to combine the two in Animal Assisted Therapy.
I’m a Certified Animal Assisted-Intervention Specialist (C-AAIS), Pro Dog Trainer and have a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a member of the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP) and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT), I am a lifelong learner continuously looking for new opportunities to further my knowledge in dog training, mental health and AAI/AAT.
I am passionate about the intersection of human and canine psychology and thrive on helping other Therapy Dog teams build a better relationship with their own pups. If you’re an aspiring Therapy Dog team, I can’t wait for you to check out my free guide on How to get started as a Therapy Dog team. I know you will love it!
Get started as a Therapy Dog team
There are three key considerations that you need to know in order to set yourself and your pet up for success in pet therapy:
- Choosing the right setting for your team
- Training your animal partner
- Selecting an organization to register through
I’ve put them together for you in a free downloadable guide.
Certifications
Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP)
Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist
(C-AAIS)
2023
Phillips Graduate Institute at Campbellsville University
Marriage and Family Therapy Masters Degree
2020-2022
Absolute Dogs
Pro Dog Trainer: Geek
Lauren Langman
Dr. Tom Mitchell,
BSc BVSc MRCVS
2021
Absolute Dogs
Pro Dog Trainer
Lauren Langman
Dr. Tom Mitchell,
BSc BVSc MRCVS
2021
Therapy Dog Talk
Thinking about training your pup to be a Therapy Dog? Each week I interview a different team to talk about their journey:
Memberships
Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP)
Since 2022
Absolute Dogs Pro Dog Trainer Club
Since 2022
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Since 2021
In the Press
From Website Developer to Relationship Development
August 6, 2021
“It’s really been a journey for me about following my heart. I enjoyed my work in the digital arena, but felt like I could make a different impact on others and the world with my work in mental health.”
Ready to Chat?
Please note that use of this website does not infer a therapeutic relationship, or replace therapy, and I will not be able to provide therapy through this contact form.
If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.