Thanasoula Konstantina
Animal Assisted Therapy Specialist, Trainer and Handler of Therapy Dogs
She began her learning experience with basic obedience and behaviour modification at the Dogs work and play school guided by Konstantinos Koilias in Positive Reinforcement methods and continued her training in Pennsylvania, USA and in the UK.
Her great affection for dogs and people has led her to gain professional qualifications and certifications in animal-assisted therapy and paved the way for a continuous journey of learning and expertise. Her strong will to enhance her skills in helping people in need, has guided her through her studies and allowed her to successfully complete courses in Special Education, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Specialization in Speech Therapy and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). She has continued her education in Positive Education as a Certified canine fitness trainer, in dog-assisted post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) therapy and in animal-assisted therapeutic interventions.
Since 2015 she has been working as a certified therapy dog trainer and coordinator, conducting individual and group dog-assisted therapy sessions for people of all age groups with disabilities, developmental and learning disabilities, and mental and physical health problems.
Konstantina’s constant love and dedication to the field of dog therapy is constantly evolving, as she takes part in international conferences such as the “AAII International Conference” in Italy and the world conference held in Russia entitled “Practical implementation of Animal therapy in psychology, education and rehabilitation”, while participating in training programs such as “Spirit dog training”. . Finally, as a member of the PADA team in Greece (leader) she participates in the behaviour assessment of pets.
