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Embrace Change can be hard for our young people

Although it might not seem like it, next year is just around the corner, bringing with it classroom and school changes for students across the state. For students, transitioning to a new school or advancing to the next grade can be a time of uncertainty and anxiety.

Caring for the Caretakers: Self-Care for School Therapy Dog Handlers

This blog highlights the importance of self-care for handlers, ensuring they remain well-equipped to provide the best support to both the students and the therapy dog.

Creative Lesson Ideas with Minimal Prep

We're excited to share some creative lesson ideas that require minimal prep, helping to alleviate some of the stress associated with constant lesson planning.

Navigating the World of Dog-Assisted Learning: Why Experience and Industry Leadership Matter

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.

What Does the Department of Education Have to Offer in 2024

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. 

Looking for a mentor, but they all sound the same. We don't.

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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.

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Would you like a visit from us in term 4?

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.

Running Individual Mentoring Term 3

Our mentors and dogs will be able to recommence face to face mentoring in term 3, and will be managed on a case-by-case basis.

Try Animal Assisted Education online!

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.

10 quick tips to improve your child’s reading

In this post we talk about tips for improving your child's reading and give you 10 quick tips to help you keep them interested and ensure they enjoy reading into the future.

Have you heard of the National Positive Education Schools Association (PESA) conference?

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. 
 

7 tips to help adults with kids homework

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.

That’s why I love my job

As an education specialist, dog trainer and Director of Canine Comprehension, I believe we need to widen the perspectives of our students and offer them tools so they can mentally get to a place where they are calm and ready to learn.

Start Fresh for the New School Year – Be Prepared!

Successful grades are not a matter of studying hard before the exam. They are about all the work you have done throughout the year to get you there. If you can start your school year in January, rather than February, when school commences, then you are already ahead of the game. You should be doing some work during the holidays to prepare you for success in 2019.

How to help your child move from primary to secondary with a smile

For some kids the transition from primary to secondary is easy. Many of their friends will be joining them and they love their new three-sizes-too-big uniform. For others it can be harder.

Our Dogs Went To University

Sarah was contacted by a lecturer at La Trobe University who examines human-animal relationships. She was looking for someone to help out with a short experiment with a group of third year psychology students.