Cakes for Canines

Returning to onsite learning, schools continue to have a huge task of managing students’ educational outcomes and balancing mental health after the social deprivation and uncertainty that COVID 19 brought to their families. Schools are looking for new ways to support children who are struggling with disconnection, anxiety, depression and loneliness. Lockdowns may be over,…

Their programs are innovative and evidence-based, they are designed specifically for children who struggle to engage within their world. The best part is, they do all of this with the help of their dogs! You can find our more about Sarah and her team at caninecomprehension.com.au. If you would like to learn more about training…

In  more than 50 Victorian Schools, Canine Comprehension runs programs with therapy dogs that help kids focus on their education. Their programs are designed for students who struggle with motivation, feel disconnected or anxious and need support. “Our program is made specifically for kids who struggle to engage – socially and academically”. chief and founder…

Like many new teaching graduates, Sarah Macdonald started her career full of promise and hope for the potential impact she could have on a child’s life. But she soon realised that a great curriculum and a supportive environment were not enough. Children who weren’t in the right headspace and who were battling mental health issues…

Doggos make everything better – in fact, this episode is made 2000x better because we have both Sarah Macdonald from Canine Comprehension and her best doggo, Minnie, in the studio with us. Learn how Sarah and her team of good dogs bring the joy of learning back into the classroom through positive doggy interactions.

I have a pretty unique job. I run a company that brings therapy dogs into schools to help young people widen their perspective around mental health so they can get to a place they are ready to learn. And I love my job!