Horse & Hound Assisted Learning

I'm Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, a behaviour specialist, educator, facilitator, and animal-assisted learning 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 tap into the transformative power of cross-species relationships. If you're an individual seeking support, I invite you to explore a new kind of healing, 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.

Dogs, horses, and wolves are especially helpful for those facing emotional, behavioural, or social challenges because they communicate clearly and effortlessly. Horse and Hound Healing is ideal for young adults, people with learning difficulties, individuals with emotional disorders, and people recovering from trauma. The animal-assisted therapy and learning programs are anything but conventional. During your session, you will learn how to train the animals, interpret their behaviour, and apply these new skills to your current life situation and challenges. The highly trained animals are eager to work and help you achieve your goals; with guidance and clear instructions, you will learn to create meaningful changes in your life.