Understanding Cats and Dogs

Service Description

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 animal therapists, vets, vet nurses, and craniosacral therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and related practitioners wishing to work safely and confidently with cats and dogs. 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.woodlandsfarmwales.com for accommodation.