Mentoring with therapy dogs
Experience the transformative power of mentoring with therapy dogs! Our service aims to support students on their learning journey by fostering confidence, resilience, and motivation through Therapy Dogs.
The Therapy Dog/Student Bond is crucial in helping young individuals overcome limiting beliefs and learning-related anxiety while developing resilience, empathy, and positive peer relationships.
Our experience mentors:
- support young people's wellbeing for learning readiness
- work with all school-aged children: Kingarten to Year 12
- keep groups small, for safe interactive experiences (maximum 10 students)
- aim to create neurodiverse affirming environments
- normalise accommodation for all students
- focus on strength-based approach for all learners
- welcome diversity and individualism in our students
Safety Statements
- Commitment to Child Safety Statement
- Inappropriate Behaviour Prevention Statement
- Inclusion Statement
- Behaviour Management Statement
- Dog Safety Statement
- LGBTIQ Support Statement
- OHS Consult Comms Procedure
- School Policy and Advisory Guide
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy
- Child Safe Policy
- Child Safe Responding & Reporting Policy
Special Development
Canine Comprehension excels in working with Special Development schools and children with disabilities, recognising these students' unique challenges in traditional classroom settings.
Our interactions have been linked to:
- reductions in ADHD symptoms
- reductions in hyperactivity
- less impulsive disruptions
- fewer agitated and aggressive behaviour episodes
- improvements in attention and coping skills
Research consistently highlights the positive impact of animal interactions on children with disabilities and learning difficulties. We are committed to empowering young people with the skills and tools that foster inner certaintly to navigate the world confidently.