What We Do
What is Dog Assisted Learning?
Dog Assisted Learning is an innovative incursion approach where a well-trained therapy dog, together with an experienced mentor, engages with individuals or groups to foster growth and connection. Through consistent weekly interactions, young people can develop a more positive outlook on themselves and their school experience.
Many children face challenges at school, struggling with instruction time and friendships. Canine Comprehension supports students in understanding their learning processes better.
The presence of our therapy dogs can ease awkward or tough conversations by shifting the focus away from the students. This can help your child feel less anxious, more in control of their emotions, and even make new friends.
Our team of highly experienced and qualified animal-assisted therapy experts provides understanding and compassionate guidance alongside our friendly therapy dogs. Through our comprehensive approach, we create supportive environments that empower caregivers and young people to thrive.
At Canine Comprehension, we empower young people with the skills and tools that foster inner certainty, enabling them to navigate the world confidently.
Our experienced mentors:
Who do we work with?
Sessions Conducted
Schools Engaged
Dedicated Staff Members
What does an animal assisted therapy session look like?
We provide a range of animal-assisted therapy programs for children, young people, schools, libraries and adults in the workplace. Therapy dogs create a calm, supportive environment, helping with emotional regulation and engagement.
Individual Mentoring
We can provide individual mentoring programs to young people at school, in their own home, or at a place they feel most comfortable.
Individual mentoring sessions with our Therapy Dog Handlers offer personalised support for students. Dog Therapy for Anxiety and Therapy Dogs for Emotional Regulation are key components of our mentoring approach, helping students build resilience and confidence.
Our programs focus on tailored activities to enhance specific skills and address identified needs.
School & Library Therapy Dog Sessions
Our School Therapy Dog sessions are designed to provide mental health support for students.
Through Animal-Assisted Education Programs, we help students develop social skills, manage anxiety, and improve emotional regulation.
Canine Comprehension excels in working with Special Development Schools and children with disabilities, recognising these students’ unique challenges in traditional classroom settings.
Therapy Dogs at Your Workplace
Dog-assisted learning isn’t just for schools!
It’s also a powerful approach that can transform your corporate environment. Bring the benefits of Therapy Dogs to your workplace with our corporate programs.
Our Therapy Dogs in Schools model can be adapted to support employee well-being and enhance team dynamics through our Dog for a Day program.
Speaking Events & Workshops
Our Speaking Events integrate therapy dog demonstrations, uplifting storytelling, and the profound connection between humans and animals.
Our presenter, Sarah Macdonald, is a dynamic leader, dedicated to inspiring and shaping a brighter future for the communities she serves. Her innovative approach to education and mental health has earned recognition and accolades, reflecting her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact with well-trained therapy dogs.
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