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Upcoming Events
AAAIP hosts monthly events that are free to members. Non-members can register for the events for $19 each if you have a login which you can create here. Recordings of all events are made available to registrants once they are completed.
*Note that the topics covered on this calendar are subject to change based on ongoing member feedback.
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May 14, 2025
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Considerations for Equine-Assisted Services and Implications for AAI in General
7-8 pm ET/4-5 pm PT
Equines hold a unique and powerful role in the field of animal-assisted interventions (AAI). However, a historical divide has often separated practitioners working with canines from those specializing in equine-assisted services. Dr. Nina Ekholm-Fry, a prominent leader in AAI with expertise in equine-assisted services, bridges this gap in her insightful session. Explore key considerations for working with horses and uncover lessons from the equine-assisted field that can enrich the practice of all AAI professionals, regardless of the species they partner with. - Register Here
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| Jun 19, 2025 |
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AAI in Schools
7-8 pm ET/4-5 pm PT
School settings are among the fastest-growing environments for animal-assisted intervention (AAI) programs, with therapy and facility animals making a meaningful impact on educational outcomes, social functioning, and more. But what does a thriving school-based AAI program look like, and how can you apply its principles to your own work? Tiffany Shevchik, Animal-Assisted Interventions Coordinator at the Calais School, will provide an inside look at her successful programming and share practical strategies to harness the power of human-animal interaction for your students. - Register Here
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| Jul 16, 2025 |
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Training a Puppy for Therapy Animal Work
3-4 pm ET / 12-1 pm PT
Join Diane Pekarek (CAIS, C-AAIS, CPDT-KA), who oversees the AAI programs at University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center, for an insightful session on training puppies for therapy animal work. Diane has pioneered a groundbreaking puppy class within the children’s hospital, designed to help future therapy dogs acclimate to the sights, sounds, smells—and most importantly, the emotions—of a hospital environment in a positive and gentle way. This class focuses on building confidence through games, positive associations, love, and, of course, tasty treats—without any direct patient contact.
In this session, Diane will share her findings and offer practical tips for training young dogs in your own workplace or setting. - Register Here
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*More 2025 events for July-December to be announced mid-year! |
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Recorded Events
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Recordings of past AAAIP events are made available at a discounted price or at no cost to AAAIP members. Recordings are available to non-members for purchase.
Sessions from the 2023 Theory and Practice Conference are available for purchase in the following bundles. Visit the AAAIP Learning Management System and click on Purchase.
- AAI with Special Populations: 3 recorded sessions on AAI in medical, collegiate, and correctional settings.
- Applied Tools for AAI Practice: 5 recorded sessions that address AAI program development.
- Researching AAI: 2 recorded sessions available focused on researching AAI.
- Individual Sessions on Specific Species:
- Equine AAI Practitioner Responsibilities
- Counseling Kids with Critters
- Cat Training 101
Learn more about these sessions.
AAAIP Mini Conferences:
Mini Conference recordings are available to AAAIP members at no cost. Non-members can access the recordings for $29 each. Visit the AAAIP Learning Management System and click on Purchase.
Visit our YouTube page or Facebook page to view recordings of AAAIP Facebook Live Events.
Mentoring Circle event recordings are available to AAAIP members here.
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Event Questions
For questions about AAAIP events, please contact AAAIP.
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