Speaker Fees

Service Dogs, ESA’s, Therapy Dogs, and/or Facility Dogs: $200 for a prepared 60-90 minute presentation.

Human-Animal Bond & Client Well-Being: $200 for a prepared 60-90 minute presentation; specialized or longer sessions may increase cost. 

Pet Professional Partnership: Cost varies depending on the service. Behavior & Risk Assessments are $275. These are conducted virtually with a client. Lunch & Learns are $275 and include lunch for up to 12 people and a 60 minute presentation on the topic of your choice. Contact us for more information.

Dog Handling & Safety: $150 for a standard classroom visit for up to 30 students. Presentation will last approximately 45-60 minutes. Multiple sessions at the same site are $300 for up to 3 short (30 minute) presentations. Other services may be offered. Contact us for more information.

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Canine Education for Professionals​

We provide canine education for professionals across the United States, both in-person and virtually.

Below, you’ll find a variety of educational topics. While a recommended audience is included, anyone is able to book these talks. If you’re searching for education on a topic not listed below, please send us a message.

Service Dogs, ESA’s, Therapy Dogs, and/or Facility Dogs

A business/organization can select one or multiple of the above topics. A certified trainer will discuss distinctions, appropriate expectations, legal framework, and animal welfare. 

Example: A business may hire Bark 4 Joy to discuss rights of a business with patrons bringing service animals into their establishment. This training will bring peace of mind to owners and employees when confronted with an animal.

Audience: Therapists, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, disability organizations, housing professionals, schools, Scouts, camps

Human-Animal Bond & Client Well-Being

We will discuss how dog behavior, caregiving demands, attachment, and pet-related stress can affect daily life for an owner. You’ll learn helpful techniques for sessions, and you’ll be provided with resources to benefit your clients and guide your sessions.

Example: A counselor works with an owner struggling with a 3 year old dog with separation anxiety. The owner is concerned about medication and the dog’s safety. 

Audience: Therapists, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers

Pet Professional Partnership

This broad category can account for a variety of topics including cooperative care, training needs of senior dogs, compulsive disorders, behavioral training, and more. We partner with veterinary clinics for behavioral evaluations and risk assessments, behavioral consults for veterinarians or clients, cooperative care visits (virtual and in-person), and lunch and learns. We also work with groomers and daycares.

Example: Bark 4 Joy can host a lunch and learn for the clinic staff and veterinarians to dive deeper into a behavior topic.

Audience: Veterinary clinics, grooming facilities, and daycare facilities

Dog Handling and Safety

Dog bite prevention is critical with younger generations. To ensure safety, our discussions focus on dog body language, safe dog handling, and preventing dog bites. Kids will learn valuable information that will serve them at home, in the community, or in future jobs such as dog sitting.

Example: A 15-year-old is interested in offering dog sitting services. She completes our Dog Handling and Safety course for a certificate of completion. She has learned skills to handle a dog appropriately on and off-leash, recognize dog body language, and ensure she avoids conflict with dogs.

Audience: Kids ages 6+ – Schools, Scouts, daycares, afterschool programs, camps