About

In-person 

We deliver our program in-person at your school, usually in a classroom, library or multi-purpose space. 

Customised 

We customise our program according to the needs of your students.

Single or multi-visit 

Our program can run for one or multiple sessions across the term, semester or school year, either weekly, fortnightly or monthly, for example. In most school settings, we recommend a multi-visit program to establish trust, nurture the relationship between students and our wellbeing dogs and to increase students’ likelihood of longer-term positive emotional, social and mental wellbeing outcomes.

Benefits

Well-managed learning environments that are safe and nurturing are essential to students mastering social and emotional skills. Increased social and emotional development, enhanced by the calming and motivating presence of our wellbeing dogs, can provide greater student motivation to:

• Learn in class

• Commit to attending school

• Devote time to school work

• Improve attitudes and behaviours

Spending time and developing a bond with our dogs has the potential to improve students’ sense of self-worth and confidence, while helping to stabilise emotions and promote communication. 

Additionally, learning about animals’ needs, behaviours and communication can increase students’ feelings of self-esteem, competence and achievement, while also leading to improvements in attitudes and behaviours towards animals.  

About

In-person 

We deliver our program in-person at your community venue, usually in a meeting room or multi-purpose space.

Customised 

We customise our program according to the needs of the young people and adults you identify as potentially benefiting from animal-assisted wellbeing support.

Single or multi-visit 

Our program can run for one or multiple sessions, either weekly, fortnightly or monthly, for example. A multi-visit program generally allows for greater establishment of trust between our team and program participants and can increase participants’ likelihood of longer-term positive emotional, social and mental wellbeing outcomes.

Benefits

Designed to connect, educate and empower participants, our program focuses on respectful, hands-on interactions with our wellbeing dogs that not only aim to develop participants’ skills but promote:

• Positive emotions and social connection

• Reduce stress and anxiety

• Physical activity

• Mindfulness

Spending time and developing a bond with our dogs has the potential to improve participants’ sense of self-worth and confidence, while helping to stabilise emotions and promote communication.

Additionally, learning about animals’ needs, behaviours and communication can increase participants’ feelings of self-esteem, competence and achievement, while also leading to improvements in attitudes and behaviours towards animals.

About

In-person 

Program delivered in-person at your school, community group or organisation, usually in a staffroom or multi-purpose space.

Customised 

We customise our Canines for Carers program according to your team members' needs.

Single or multi-visit 

Our program can run for one or multiple sessions. A multi-visit program generally allows for greater establishment of trust between our team and your staff and carers and can increase their likelihood of longer-term positive emotional, social and mental wellbeing outcomes.

Benefits

Designed to connect, calm and support your staff and carers’ wellbeing, our program focuses on respectful, hands-on interactions with our wellbeing dogs to bring about:

• Joy

• Mindfulness

• Connection with self

• Connection with others