Education

In recent years, the concept of integrating dogs into educational settings has gained significant traction, with schools across the globe recognising the myriad benefits of this innovative approach. However, as the demand for dog-assisted learning programs continues to rise, so too does the importance of choosing the right partner to navigate this specialised field.  Canine Comprehension…

Dog Assisted Learning funded opportunities to enhance your students’ physical & mental well-being The Department of Education Victoria offers a range of school funding options designed to support diverse educational initiatives and enhance the learning experience for students.  Find the SFYS rep in your area  These funding avenues have been utilised to facilitate Canine Comprehension’s…

Oh, we stand out in the industry! We provide legendary customer service In 2021 we were the state winner for customer service in the Australian Achiever Awards in the category of Specialised Services – Education with an overall score of 98.31%. This score provided an indication of a well-run business with satisfied customers. We build…

If you apply for a tutor position with us and are successful in the interview process but do not hold an AAT certification with your dog, you can either apply for our ‘Pathway to Employment’ learning series. Or if you would prefer an independent certification – The institution that we highly recommend is Lead the Way Institute. Lead The…

Dear wonderful clients and supporters of our work, We know your young people and staff require some extra attention and kindness.  We know we can help.  We will be offering Canine Comprehension Club sessions throughout term 4. Choose from these options: We will work flexibly with your school to run sessions which are most beneficial for…

Our tutors and dogs will be able to recommence face to face tutoring in term 3, and will be managed on a case-by-case basis. Canine Comprehension are following the “Restricting access to care facilities – DHHS Guidelines, which state that workers such as ourselves are allowed to recommence face-to-face sessions as our work is described…

Many parents are wondering how to minimise the emotional impact the pandemic is having in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more frightened. We believe the most effective & responsible way Canine Comprehension can care for the community, has been to go online. Online sessions: Have your child work with us…

One way they could read aloud would be to read to a dog! – You are welcome to call us to help with tutoring sessions which teach comprehension skills with the help of a friendly Animal Assisted Intervention dog.

Yearly, close to 1000 educators and researchers from around the world attended. PESA is Australia’s Positive Education national peak body. Its mission is to lead, promote and foster the implementation and development of Positive Education, enabling all students, schools and communities to flourish.  Canine Comprehension had an opportunity to showcase our work and wanted to…

Homework! A word that puts a dark cloud of fear and loathing into the minds of many students. It also stirs negative emotions in the parents of those students. Homework often means parents having to nag and argue with their child to finish it. It means the child spending important family time in their bedroom…