School Programs

We learn about three distinct students—Peter, Jake, and Ryan—whose encounters with these compassionate canine companions have paved the way for remarkable transformations. From overcoming deep-seated fears to navigating trauma and isolation, their journeys underscore the unmatched value of empathy, understanding, and the gentle nudge towards resilience that therapy dogs provide. 1. Peter finds a safe…

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.  As someone accustomed to navigating the complexities of securing funding, I found myself pleasantly surprised when this benevolent…

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…

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…

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…

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…

We are beyond grateful for your continued support and loyalty to our school programs. We realise that people need both reliability and flexibility in our schedule, so we have come up with different ways for your schools to work with our programs.  You can now choose from: 8 week: 1 x 50 minute session each week,…

Our most popular unit this term: ‘Communication on the inside and out’ Our 8 week unit ‘Communication on the inside and out’ is running twice in over ten schools for semester two, 2016.  A tutor and therapy dog work with small groups of students flagged by their school as needing a bit of extra help,…

Our mentors and therapy dogs visit numerous schools across Victoria throughout their term schedule, bringing joy to every student they meet. While they love running the programs and fostering these connections, certain organisational and cultural aspects of a school make some places a firm favourite. Recently, our mentors shared their thoughts on what makes these…