Canine Comprehension: Dog Assisted Learning Melbourne

Judy’s Journey: Nurturing Young Minds with the Help of George, the Therapy Dog

Meet Judy, a dedicated professional with a background in early childhood education. Her passion for helping children and their families has been the driving force behind her career. In this interview, Judy shares her story, introduces her loyal companion, George, and offers insights into her role as a mentor with Canine Comprehension. Judy’s Background: Judy’s…

Canine Comprehension: Dog Assisted Learning Melbourne

Madeline’s Journey: Empowering Youth with Ollie, the Therapy Dog

Meet Madeline, a passionate newcomer to Canine Comprehension. Madeline’s journey into mentoring with Canine Comprehension began in the disability sector, where she worked as a disability and mental health support worker. Her primary focus was on assisting young individuals transitioning from psychiatric wards to rebuild their confidence and self-esteem. Madeline also played a crucial role…

Canine Comprehension: Dog Assisted Learning Melbourne

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. One aspect that sets our programs apart is our commitment to limiting class sizes to a maximum of 10 students. You might wonder why we’ve chosen this specific number, so let’s dive into the reasons behind it. 1. Engagement…

Canine Comprehension: Dog Assisted Learning Melbourne

Alison Bradshaw: Empowering Students with the Help of Canine Friends

Meet Alison Bradshaw, an educator with over 30 years of experience in the field of education.  Her journey in the education sector has been fulfilling, marked by her dedication to helping young people become the best versions of themselves. Alison’s story takes an inspiring turn as she shares her experiences working with Canine Comprehension, where…

Canine Comprehension: Dog Assisted Learning Melbourne

Ensuring the Safety and Well-being of Our Students: A Message from Canine Comprehension

Dear Educators, We want to take a moment to address a recent incident that has been brought to our attention and has raised concerns within our community. SafeWork NSW is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious bite incident involving a school support dog at a NSW school.  Canine Comprehension have often been concerned about…

Canine Comprehension: Dog Assisted Learning Melbourne

Last chance to book Canine Comprehension programs for term 2

Hi Educators, Now that schools have transitioned from fully remote back to in-person classes, the problem of teacher time has reached epic proportions. Many schools have gone full speed ahead, trying to recover as much “learning loss” as possible. There are more assessments, documentation, and data analysis.  Educators are in a constant state of stress…

Canine Comprehension: Dog Assisted Learning Melbourne

Man’s best friend still has new tricks to teach school kids

School is back, but distressingly, some children are so anxious about the return that they refuse to go.  Others attend school in a constant ‘fight or flight’ mode of anxiety. With a significant focus on mental health, the Victorian government has invested additional funds for support programs to provide targeted and individualised support over the…

Canine Comprehension: Dog Assisted Learning Melbourne

New Holiday Program

What are your kids doing on the following dates? 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. Our long-awaited holiday programs are back! Take a look at the…

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