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A Reflection on Our 8-Week School Programs.
Reflect on how our 8-week school aligns with a recent study by Maya Schwartz Laufer, Ph.D., titled "Canine Interventions: Empowering Children in Eight Canine Therapy Sessions."
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What Makes a Favourite School: Insights from Our Mentors
Recently, our mentors shared their thoughts on what makes these schools stand out, offering a heartwarming glimpse into the environments that foster growth and connection.
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Evidence of Success with Our Upgraded Presentations
We're thrilled to unveil our upgraded presentation style, crafted to provide our schools and funding bodies with deeper insights.
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Our 'Friendship & Responsibility' programs improve Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Our 'Friendship & Responsibility' therapy dog program is a unique initiative designed to enhance SEL by equipping students with essential skills to build resilience, manage emotions, and foster meaningful relationships.
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Embracing Change with Therapy Dogs
At Canine Comprehension, we see the profound impact our therapy dogs have on each of our students through our 'Embrace the Change' program, which fosters resilience and emotional growth in school communities
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Let's Discuss the Benefits of Therapy Dogs in Schools
In today's fast-paced world, students' mental health is more important than ever.
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Paws In Practice - Mentor Dan
Alison, our head of People and Culture, got to visit our Mentor Dan at one of his schools and observe a session. This is her observations.
Ensuring Program Excellence: The Role of Evaluation in Canine Comprehension's School Programs
In this blog, we delve into the essential role of evaluation in ensuring program quality and efficacy, showcasing our comprehensive and meticulous approach to assessment and the valuable insights it provides for educators, stakeholders, and funding agencies.
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A Day in the Life of Ebony
Ever wonder what it's like to spend a day in the life of a Canine Comprehension therapy dog? This is the story of Ebony, a therapy dog, and her devoted mentor, Sharon.
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Building Trust: Activities that help Therapy Dogs support school connections
Canine Comprehension therapy dogs play a pivotal role in creating nurturing environments within educational settings, fostering connections that go beyond simple companionship.
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The Science Behind Therapy Dogs: Understanding the Benefits for Students' Mental Health
By understanding the science behind therapy dogs and witnessing the positive impact of programs like Canine Comprehension, educators, parents, and policymakers can better appreciate the transformative potential of these furry companions.
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Therapy Dogs Making a Difference: A Look at Three Students' Journeys Through Their School Program
We learn about three distinct students—Peter, Jake, and Ryan—whose encounters with these compassionate canine companions have paved the way for remarkable transformations.
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A Generous Offer
In the heart of the season of giving, a heartwarming tale unfolded when an unexpected email brightened our days. A genuinely wonderful person reached out, expressing a desire to sponsor one of our Dog Assisted Learning programs.
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The Benefits of Limiting Class Sizes for Dog-Assisted Learning
At Canine Comprehension, we take pride in offering unique and engaging experiences through our dog-assisted learning.
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Ensuring the Safety and Well-being of Our Students: A Message from Canine Comprehension
A message from Canine Comprehension about how we ensure the safety and well-being of our students.
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Last chance to book Canine Comprehension programs for term 2
The Canine Comprehension therapy dog programs are almost fully booked for term 2!
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New Holiday Program
Entertain, engage and excite young people with our new holiday programs. It's time to invite your local library, community groups and schools to run one of our Dog Assisted Learning programs during the school holidays.
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New Schedule Structure for Programs
We are beyond grateful for your continued support and loyalty to our school programs. We have come up with different ways for your schools to work with our programs.
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Our Dogs Teaching Communication in Schools
Our 8 week unit ‘Communication on the inside and out’ is running twice in over ten schools for semester two, 2016. A mentor and therapy dog work with small groups of students flagged by their school as needing a bit of extra help, some time out of regular classes, as anxious or at risk.
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