Communication and ethics
Language: English
Lecture length: 19 min
This course is a part of the Startup course in AAS
How can we, as handlers, ensure that interactions between dog, client are safe, meaningful, and ethically sound? In this lecture, you’ll gain insights into how to communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally when working with both people and dogs. You’ll learn how to interpret verbal and non-verbal signals, avoid common misunderstandings, and handle ethical dilemmas that may arise in practice.
You will gain:
Practical tools for better communication with clients, relatives, and colleagues.
Insights into cultural differences and how they may affect communication.
Reflections on ethical challenges in animal-assisted services – and how to balance the needs of both humans and dogs.
Real-life examples and case studies that provide concrete learning situations.
Perfect for:
Anyone working or training within animal-assisted services.
Professionals in health, care, and education who want to use dogs in an ethically responsible way.
Anyone who wants to feel more confident when working with both clients and dogs.
👉 Sign up now and strengthen both your professional confidence and your dog’s well-being at work!
Common feedback
The lecture is described as clear, practice-oriented, and highly useful. Participants especially appreciate the examples of open-ended questions and the use of “I-messages,” which give them practical tools they can apply immediately. The combination of theory, ethical reflections, and cultural perspectives makes the content both relevant and engaging. Case studies, reflection tasks, and examples of positive versus negative phrasing raise awareness and provide space for personal development.
Overall, the lecture is described as an educational, well-structured presentation that strengthens understanding of communication and ethics in animal-assisted services.
You have access to the course for 2 years
