Taylor has helped over 100 Psychiatric Assistance Dogs and their handlers all over Australia
“Under Taylor's guidance my Daughter has blossomed from a girl crippled by social anxiety to owning her space, speaking clearly and confidently to a group of people she only just met”
You don’t need to have it all figured out on day one,
You just need to start,
and we’ll guide you through the rest.
Through Alpha Lykos, we give you the skills and structure to TRAIN YOUR OWN Assistance Dog
At a Glance
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Founded in 2017 – over 8 years of Professional Assistance Dog Training Experience
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Led by Taylor, Certified Dog Trainer (Certificate III, NDTF) & Canine Psychology specialist
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Taylor has PTSD and can understand and relate to you on a personal level
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Specialises in psychiatric assistance dogs for PTSD, ADHD, BPD, and Autism
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Background as zookeeper, veterinary nurse, and behaviour expert
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Helped hundreds of dogs and owners achieve their desired results
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PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
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C-PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)
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ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
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And many more…
Designed for Australians with:
Complete the full program from the comfort of your home and we come to you if you need some extra in-person guidance.
All Training Modules Online, Optional In-Person Training
8+ years of Professional Assistance Dog Training Experience
What YOU get out of this...
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Improved independence in public
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Grounding you to the Here and Now
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Help reintegrate yourself into Society
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Reduce the effects of your flashbacks
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Emotional support from day One
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Able to keep your personal boundaries set in public spaces
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Reduction in any suicidal thoughts and tendencies
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Anchoring you to the Present
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Able to work in high distracting environments
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Helps reduce all types of depression
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Aids in deep pressure tasks
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Tailored Programs to suit You
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LifeTime access
Designed for Australians with PTSD, ADHD, BPD and Autism
No regular in-person visits
Train from the comfort of your Own Home
Lykos Foundations
Course One
🐕🦺 First of FOUR Courses
Preparing for Assistance Work
✔ Weekly Zoom calls
✔ Access to Online Training
✔ Support with nutrition
✔ Behavioural Strategies
✔ Weekly Training Roster
✔AD Training Book
✔ Includes everything you need to start:
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Assistance Dog Vest
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Treat pouch
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Enrichment toy
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Chews
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Long line
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Training Treats
Foundations & Focus
Course Two
✔ Fortnightly Zoom calls
✔Personalise Training Schedule
✔ Trainer assessment each week
✔ One day per week of trainer availability
✔ Access to online training content
✔ Information on dog behavior
✔ Support with nutrition
✔ Includes a training log book
Skills & Manners
Course Three
✔ Fortnightly Zoom calls
✔ Trainer Feedback
✔ Custom Training Roster
✔ Behavioural Management Strategies
✔ Includes:
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Assistance Dog ID (Retail value: $40)
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Adult Assistance Dog Vest (Retail value: $150)
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12-month Public-Access-Practise-Test
Task Training
Course Four
✔ Fortnightly Zoom calls
✔ Trainer assessments of submitted videos
✔ One day per week of trainer availability
✔ Custom weekly training roster
✔ Behavioral management strategies
✔ Task training personalised to individual needs
✔ Includes a training log book
Not Sure if these courses are for you?
OWNER/HANDLER ONLINE TRAINING may not be for everyone, and we are OK with that!
We don't want to waste your time or ours, so let's be honest..
Who it IS for...
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You're new to Psychiatric Assistance Dog training, and not sure how to get started?...
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You've been getting mixed results with your assistance dog, and you know there is room for improvement..
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You've trained your Dog as an Emotional Support Dog, looking to take your ESD to the next level..
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Action takers! If you're a doer, keen to learn, and willing to put in the hard work daily training, you will love Psychiatric Assistance Dog Training Online!
Who it is NOT for...
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People looking for a simple secret, short cut or quick fix..
If you're NOT willing to invest some time, effort and consistency into yourself and your dog, we are not the right choice for you.
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People who need medical or physical movement assistance.
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If you know it all already....
If you know everything there is to know about Psychiatric Support Dogs already, we can't help you.
Real Results. Real Lives Changed.
"I didn’t qualify for a free support dog and didn’t want to wait. This program let me train my own dog to help with my PTSD and it’s changed my life."
-Anonymous Client
“By being by my side when I withdraw and disappear, My dog has given me the mental fortitude to do the things I would normally shy from and or avoid.”
-Anonymous Client
“Taylor has been amazing in helping Tomas and I on our journey to him becoming a fully qualified Assistance Dog.
She is a fantastic, positive and motivating trainer, and seems to have so many little tricks up her sleeve to help dogs understand what you are asking of them.
I love that she also supplies me with training treats and tools such as leashes etx. Alpha Lykos K9 Training and Behaviour has also been a great advocate for me when I have encountered critical or abusive security guards etx, so I can relax and let them advocate for me.
I cannot recommend more highly”
-Julia and Tomas
"Can Not Recommend Taylor Highly Enough"
"The power of an assistance dog called ; Bugs
A few short months ago we welcomed an assistance dog in training into our household , never did I think that the changes would be so rapid in my daughter .
Under the guidance of Taylor both my daughter and her dog have blossomed , the dedication she shows into the training required , has been returned 10 fold to her by the dog that's at her side . From a girl crippled by social anxiety , one that every shopping trip was a challenge . That she had to hold on to me to help ground her….
Where I , as the parent, had to decide if something was necessary or whether we could go without it for another time .
When Bugs arrived the switch turned on , she had to face the shops in order to expose her puppy , she had to show him the environment and things he needed to help her with . Slowly her confidence grew and she started showing up , standing up and knowing she could do this.
Last night she came with me to toastmasters , which is a platform for people to learn how to speak . While she is still too young to join , she was asked as a guest if she wanted to speak , to my absolute amazement she said yes
what happened next was thanks to Bug
She stood up , owned her space and spoke clearly and confidently about the topic , about having confidence when you don't think you have it . And her secret weapon was of course was Bugs.
I watched last night a beautiful butterfly emerge thanks to a dog named Bugs"
- Child Client and Bugs
“Taylor provides my assistant dog in training (Nora) and I with an individualised training program that is effective and has changed the projectory of our training journey to one that is positive and excellent”
-Tahlia and Nora
“This company has been an absolute life saver. I’d been trying for years to buy and train a service dog but didn’t have the resources or expertise to make it happen, which I now have through them.
The first 8 weeks were great, getting to see the pups grow, and while training in the program I felt incredibly supported and able to complete the program.
I definitely feel that when the time comes for us to take the PAT (Public Access Test), we will be ready.
I can’t rate them highly enough"
-Anonymous Client
