Lisa

Partner Success Manager

Lisa Wiking is Canine Comprehension’s Partner Success Manager, bringing extensive experience in business strategy, leadership, human behaviour and building strong, connected teams.

Lisa’s relationship with Canine Comprehension began long before she officially joined the team. For eight years, she worked alongside Founder and CEO Sarah Macdonald as a trusted business coach and guide, supporting both Sarah and the organisation through significant growth and evolution. That history gives Lisa a deep understanding of not only how Canine Comprehension operates, but why the work matters and the values that sit behind it.

An experienced Executive Performance Coach, Lisa has worked with hundreds of business leaders and teams, helping them strengthen leadership, culture, communication, team dynamics and business performance. Her approach combines strategic thinking with a deep understanding of people, bringing clarity to complexity and helping turn ideas into meaningful action.

As Partner Success Manager, Lisa brings that experience to Canine Comprehension’s relationships with schools, organisations and community partners. Her focus is on listening, understanding what each partner needs, building genuine long-term relationships, and ensuring that working with Canine Comprehension feels supportive, responsive and valuable.

Connection is at the heart of Lisa’s work. She believes people do their best when they feel heard, valued and able to communicate openly, and when they understand how their contribution connects to a greater purpose. It’s an approach that strongly aligns with Canine Comprehension’s commitment to authentic relationships and meaningful impact.

After eight years helping guide Canine Comprehension from alongside the business, Lisa is now helping shape its next chapter from within — strengthening the partnerships that allow us to reach more young people and help them feel connected, calm and ready to learn.

Meet my therapy dogs

Levi

At just 14 months old, Levi is already proving himself to be a special therapy dog in the making. A purebred Border Collie, Levi carries the quiet sensitivity of his nature while still showing off the lively spark of a playful puppy. With his boundless love for games—especially anything that involves a ball—he brings joy and laughter wherever he goes.

Though a little timid when first meeting new friends, Levi quickly warms up, and once he feels comfortable, his warm and trusting nature shines through and he quickly becomes a devoted companion. His eagerness to please shines through in everything he does, always trying his very best and looking to do the right thing.

Levi has been a well-loved member of Alison’s family since he was just eight weeks old. Growing up alongside them, he has already become an inseparable part of their lives, delighting in cuddles and the simple comfort of being close. With his combination of softness, playfulness, and a big heart, Levi is already showing the qualities that will make him a truly remarkable therapy dog as he continues to grow and learn.