Understanding Cats and Dogs

Service Description

This course is available for £300 discount with code Whoof300 until 13th February. The pre-requisit Anatomy and Physiology Course is available to purchase here: https://www.heartfeltlearning.co.uk/product-page/canine-and-feline-antanomy-and-physiology-course This immersive three-day training is designed for qualified craniosacral therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and related practitioners wishing to work safely, ethically, and confidently with cats and dogs within a relational field that includes the animal, owner, and environment. Taught by Nicci Parry, Mary Bollingbroke and guest teacher Meredithe Smith, animal communicator. Friday 10 April | Foundations 1:00–2:30pm – Opening & Calling Circle Introductions, course orientation, group agreements, and establishing a safe, coherent learning field. 2:30–3:30pm – Clinical Context Approaching dogs and cats; handling considerations; supporting owners and the therapeutic environment; reading behaviour, cues, and consent; common presenting conditions and case discussions. 3:30–4.30pm – Craniosacral Principles with Animals Core principles revisited through an animal lens; bridging the energetic field between therapist, animal, owner, and environment; presence, pacing, and trust. 4.30 - 5pm: Q&A Saturday 11 April | Communication, Systems & Practice 9:00–11:00am – Animal Communication (Meredithe) What it is, how it works, ethics, and guided experiential exercises using photographs. 11:30am–1:00pm – Anatomy & Physiology Perceptual tuning into key systems: musculoskeletal, digestive, cardiovascular, reproductive, fluid body, fascia, neurological system, brain, and skin. 2:00–3:30pm – Demonstration Clinic Photograph-based demonstrations, session flow, and group inquiry. 3:30–5:00pm – Hands-On Practice Working with dogs (and where possible cats), plus resident pygmy goats; emphasis on safety, consent, and nervous system regulation. 5:00–6:00pm – Q&A Sunday 12 April | Integration & Professional Practice 9:00–11:00am – Animal Communication Integration (Meredithe) Interactive practice; working with animals past and present; cultivating credibility, clarity, and communication through physical cues. 11:30am–1:00pm – Hands-On with Dogs Supervised practice integrating communication, anatomy, and craniosacral principles. 2:00–4:30pm – Professional Practice Legalities, insurance, scope, ethical marketing, and Q&A. 4:30–5:00pm – Closing Ceremony Contact www.woodlandsfarm.com for accommodation.