You may find courses elsewhere that allow you to train in Animal Reiki at both level 1 and 2 after you have completed just level 1 (human) Reiki training. However, it is necessary to be qualified to offer treatments to animals’ carers/ owners too, to be able to help animals optimally where their emotional or behavioural issues stem from the owner’s behaviour. For this, is it necessary to have qualified as a (human) Reiki Practitioner and be insured to work with people also.
It can also be helpful to allow animal owners and carers the opportunity to try a treatment themselves to better understand how Reiki works and what it feels like, so that they can better understand the possible benefit for their animal(s).
Please also note that if you opt for an on-line Reiki course you will not be permitted to join any Professional Reiki Association that is a member of the Reiki Council. You will also not be eligible for addition to the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) UK register of accredited complementary therapy practitioners. Being included on this Register allows GPs to refer patients to you.