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Animal-Assisted Therapy in Montreal, Quebec
I'm Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, a behaviour specialist, educator, and animal-assisted therapy practitioner in Montreal, Quebec. I work alongside trained dogs, horses, and wolves to support people on their path to personal growth and well-being.
With 40 years of experience in domestic and exotic animal behaviour and training, I help individuals and groups tap into the transformative power of cross-species relationships.
Whether you're an individual seeking support, a business, or a health organization, you're invited to explore a new kind of therapy, one that’s grounded in empathy, trust, and science.
I believe healing begins with connection, the kind of deep, non-verbal understanding that only animals can offer. When you open yourself to the possibility that an animal can foster growth, resilience, and unconditional love, we become better versions of ourselves.
My animal-assisted therapy sessions are built around meaningful interactions with dogs, horses, and wolves. Located in and around Montreal, Quebec, each experience is guided with care and grounded in science, allowing clients to form lasting, healing relationships with the animals. Each of these programs brings something different, yet all are rooted in the same foundation: connection, respect, and the healing power of animals.
The dog, wolf, and horse animal-assisted therapy programs are designed for individuals and organizations seeking meaningful, lasting support through interaction with animals. The programs are built on real relationships between people and therapy animals. Dogs, horses, and wolves are especially helpful for those facing emotional, behavioural, or social challenges because they communicate clearly and effortlessly.
These programs are ideal for young adults, people with learning difficulties, individuals with emotional disorders, and people recovering from trauma. They are also a valuable tool for schools, therapists, youth centres, and other professional organizations looking for innovative, science-based approaches to mental health support.
If you wish to become an animal-assisted therapy practitioner, I invite you to visit the Dogue Academy website and consult the animal behaviour apprenticeship program. The professional animal trainer certification is a complete, hands-on program for future professionals.
All our programs are Dogue Academy © 2014-2025
Dog-Assisted Therapy
Dog-assisted therapy offers a gentle, supportive space for emotional growth. Working with our trained dogs, clients often find it easier to relax, open up, and express themselves. The presence of a calm, trustworthy dog can ease anxiety, improve communication, and help people build self-confidence. Whether someone is struggling with fear, sadness, or social disconnection, the dog’s steady companionship offers a safe path back to trust and connection.
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Equine-assisted learning (EAL) sessions are based on social cognitive animal training. Horses respond honestly to how we carry ourselves, they sense our emotions and mirror them back to us. Through quiet interaction, clients begin to develop emotional regulation, patience, and presence. Without ever needing to ride, participants experience the grounded, empowering effects of simply being with a horse, reading their body language, and learning to move in harmony with them.
Wolf-Assisted Therapy
Wolf-assisted therapy offers something rare and deeply transformative. Wolves, unlike domesticated animals, challenge us to be present. The sessions focus on building boundaries, trust, and self-awareness, all within a safe, and structured environment. The wolves choose to engage, and in doing so, they invite us into a relationship that is honest and unforgettable. A rare and profound experience in trust-building, boundary, and self-awareness, is a guaranteed success.
Both book titles are available in e-book and audiobook formats
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Superstars Change Teen Lives
2023
Explore the transformative power of animal-assisted therapy in the lives of at-risk teenagers. The story unfolds in a unique setting where dogs, wolves, rats, and horses become facilitators in the journey toward healing.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Superstars Change Teen Lives Dyslexia Edition
2023
This edition contains the same text, but with the official dyslexia font. The book is nearly 500 pages to accomodate the extra letter space and shape of the font.
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