Dog for a day programs at your school or workplace

Therapy dogs are not just adorable companions but a valuable resource for schools and businesses looking to enhance their students’ and staff’s physical, physiological, and emotional well-being.

The benefits of dog-assisted learning go beyond the immediate joy of interaction, making it a meaningful and evidence-based approach to improving the community’s overall quality of life and mental health.

Book a dog and their handler for either a full day or half day, as a one-off or for multiple visits to suit your school or organisation.

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Canine Comprehension: Dog Assisted Learning Melbourne

Experience the benefits of Therapy Dogs in the workplace!

Experience the psychological, emotional, mental, and physical benefits therapy dogs bring. Their presence releases oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin, empowering your team to self-regulate, concentrate, and embrace optimism.

Would you like to enhance mental health outcomes and staff retention?

Our facilitator and therapy dog team will visit your staff members for a mental wellness experience. Plan it for an office-wide event or a specific staff cohort, and we’ll tailor the perfect office-day schedule.

Dog-assisted learning isn’t just for schools; it’s also a powerful approach that can transform your corporate environment

Consider bringing the “Dog for a Day” experience to your workplace to:

  • Transform Your Team: Bid farewell to workplace stress and welcome a happier, healthier, and more engaged team.
  • Introduce Innovation: Infuse your corporate community with the innovative concept of dog-assisted learning, sparking creativity and new perspectives.
  • Celebrate Achievements: Recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of your team members, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation.
  • Boost Motivation: Energize and motivate your workforce by offering them the unique experience of interacting with therapy dogs.
  • Strengthen Team Cohesion: Enhance team dynamics and community cohesion among your employees, promoting a supportive and collaborative workplace.

Therapy dogs aren’t just adorable companions; they’re valuable resources for improving your employees’ physical, physiological, and emotional well-being. Research has shown that interactions with therapy dogs can lower stress levels, increase happiness, and improve overall mental health. By incorporating dog-assisted learning into your workplace, you can create a positive and evidence-based approach to enhancing your entire corporate team’s quality of life and well-being.

Dog for a day at your school

This service offers individuals an excellent opportunity to:

  • introduce this innovative concept into your school community.
  • celebrate achievements.
  • boost motivation.
  • strengthen community cohesion among students and staff.

However, we highly recommend considering our comprehensive School Programs for schools seeking to address specific educational goals. School programs are designed to provide a structured and tailored approach to harness the full potential of dog-assisted learning within an educational context.

Available as whole year, semester or term programs. Part Day (3 hours), Full Day (6 hours) or Multi Day options.

Activity Focus includes: Communication, Friendship, Change, Grief and Loss, Safe Animal Handling, Mindfulness and your own event

Canine Comprehension: Dog Assisted Learning Melbourne

Important information:

  • Maximum of 10 students in groups.
  • Sessions can be either 30 minutes or a full hour.
  • Dogs will need a quick 5-10 minute break every hour.
  • The school is responsible for supervising the students.
  • The Mentor and Dog will need to be set up in 1 location within the school for the day as students come to that location to meet the mentor and dog.
  • The Mentor and dog will take breaks during the school’s recess and lunch breaks, so please keep this in mind when organizing the small group sessions for the day.

The 10-student limit has been carefully chosen to ensure the following:

  • Engagement: Smaller groups allow for a more personalised and engaging experience for each student. It allows them to have meaningful interactions with our therapy dog, creating a memorable and educational encounter.
  • Effective Classroom Management: Managing a smaller group is significantly more manageable, ensuring that the session runs smoothly and productively for students and our canine companion.
  • Delivery of Content: With limited participants, we can effectively deliver the session’s intended content and educational aspects. This ensures that every child benefits from the experience.
  • Safety: Safety is paramount for both the children and our therapy dog. In larger groups, the potential for chaos and unpredictable behavior increases, which can compromise the safety of all involved.

Our experience has shown that running larger groups can disrupt the school community, leading to chaotic situations that are challenging to manage.

What people are saying about our dog therapy programs…

My daughter started sessions in 2020 when she had a massive spike in her anxiety. The canine comprehension sessions quickly became a highlight of her week and really helped reduce her anxiety. She has always loved dogs and so these sessions are perfect to help her recover from a stressful week.

Really helped my anxious daughter

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