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Locality: Boronia, Victoria, Australia

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25.01.2022 NDIS Information Clients may be able to use their NDIS funds under certain circumstances. The childs plan needs to be either Self Managed or Plan Managed by a Financial intermediary - it cannot be NDIS Plan Managed. If the childs plan is self managed or plan managed by a financial intermediary they would need funds in the area of Community Participation & Supports under the Core Supports component or they would need funds under CB Daily activity funding where we may be abl...e to claim under a therapy service. A minimum of 10 sessions are required. We are happy to assist you in navigating NDIS eligibility. Book a chat with us today. https://www.caninecomprehension.com.au/contact

25.01.2022 Train your dog with Sarah, our CEO! A rare opportunity is offered in term 3 only for a lucky few to book dog training lessons on Monday nights at your home or our Boronia office. Sessions can cover manners, problem solving, kids train their dogs and trick training. To register interest email [email protected]

24.01.2022 What does a private session involve: Teaching mindfulness and wellness Effective study or learning techniques Interpersonal skills Regulation and understanding of their emotions... Working on predetermined individual learning goals See more

24.01.2022 An announcement from Sarah Macdonald - CEO & Founder

24.01.2022 We are running programs all around Victoria in term 4, 2020. All dogs, tutors, teachers and students are so glad we are back.

24.01.2022 So, the kids want a puppy. We have all read the heart-warming stories of children with ASD connecting to his/her dog in a way they had never done before. We all know the bond between man and dog and our heart swells when we hear of those who experience difficulties connecting, making that important relationship with their dog. Now this blog is not to warn parents off the idea altogether. If your child is on the spectrum they may well indeed benefit from having a dogg...Continue reading

24.01.2022 We are here to help! We know your young people & staff require some extra attention and kindness. We will be offering Canine Comprehension Club sessions throughout term four. #school #Melbourne #dogs

23.01.2022 Canine Comprehension Club is being offered in term 4, so get your school involved in some Dog Assisted Learning. Each session runs for 50 minutes with a cost of $191.00 inc GST. Schools must book a minimum of 3 sessions in a day. Max of 8 students per session and a classroom size space. Individual sessions are allowed and we do offer NDIS support.... Schools can use sessions for staff (adults) instead - we know they need some love at the moment too! All COVID-19 safety precautions will be followed.

22.01.2022 We live by our vision, and we love every second of our work.

22.01.2022 Parents & Carers With early intervention, we can help your child to process the emotions they are currently feeling and help them to understand them in a safe environment. Our highly trained tutors and dogs offer a connection that some children are craving and can help to create surroundings that are conducive to learning. Find out more by going to our website www.caninecomprehension.com.au

22.01.2022 Our individual tutoring re starts in 2021. Get on your child on the waiting list now. www.caninecomprehension.com.au

22.01.2022 What if a child is afraid of dogs? At Canine Comprehension we pride ourselves on our approachability and dedication to inclusive classrooms. If a child is afraid of dogs we will calmly work on that fear at a pace the child feels comfortable with. Please let us know if a student involved with us may be afraid of dogs and the depth of that fear. We could arrange a meet and greet where the dog is instructed to drop and stay still, giving the child an opportunity to approach t...he dog in a less threatening environment. If the fear is greater we can discuss making sure there is a reasonable distance between the dog and student. Communication is the key here, let us know and we will do our best to improve the solution. In almost all cases the student who has had previous fear with dogs has accepted our AAI dog due to their calm nature and high quality training.

22.01.2022 What is the difference between therapy animals and assistance animals? Explanation provided by Lead the Way Institute, used with permission, 2019. Therapy animals need to be distinguished from assistance animals. Assistance animals are registered to provide a particular service to an individual with an illness or disability. The most well known example would be seeing-eye or guide dogs for the blind. There is however, an increasing role for assistance animals, especially dog...s. Dogs are now trained to perform a range of physical tasks for people, such as picking up objects, opening doors and alerting to sounds. Dogs have even been trained to detect early signs of seizures or blood sugar changes and are able to alert their owners. Some of these dogs may actually be called therapy dogs (for example under the Pets As Therapy or PAT programme). Assistance dogs can be registered in most Australian states under Guide-Dog or Anti-Discrimination legislation. Because of their important functional and often life-saving roles, assistance animals may be granted public access, legally allowing them access into public buildings, transport and even restaurants and hospitals, indeed anywhere their humans go. This legal right does not extend to pets or other animals used in AAI programmes. Whilst therapy dogs/pets are able to receive training, registration or certification for insurance or legal purposes, they do not perform life-saving functions and are hence not allowed public access. Such registration is used to ensure a basic standard of training and reliability for animals and their handlers. For example, a dog certified as a Victorian Canine Association Therapy Dog is assessed as suitable to work with children and elderly individuals, he is not registered as a therapeutic assistance dog that performs a life-saving or health-saving function for his owner. For this reason, he does not have the right to public access.

21.01.2022 Our CEO, Sarah Macdonalds account of why she personally endorses Animal Assisted Therapy. https://www.caninecomprehension.com.au//my-dogs-help-me-ma

21.01.2022 Hi everyone, I'm Louise, and I am really looking forward to getting back to work with Canine Comprehension, I've been asked to choose 5 questions to answer, so here goes... 1What motivates you at work? My boss, Sarah’s passion for helping young people is infectious. I love how she is always looking for ways to help the young and isn’t afraid to think outside the box. 2What has been the best part of living through this pandemic? I am soooo addicted to online shopping now... and click and collect. I don’t think I can give this up, EVER!! 3What’s the most exciting part of your job? Getting to work with Oscar, River and Minnie every day. I have missed them through this pandemic and can’t wait to see them again. Second to this I love seeing all the pics of the young people with our wonderful tutors and their dogs. I also love chatting to schools and guardians of the young people we work with. 4Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies? I’m a bit of a spreadsheet nerd and love to formulate spreadsheets. I also have a keen eye for knowing when something is not exactly lined up, it drives Sarah crazy when I point out something is not exactly inline 5What was your favourite subject in school? PE, I’m a sport person and loved all the mechanics of how our bodies work when playing sport. I loved learning about all the muscles groups we have. See more

21.01.2022 Looking forward to getting back to our Library Programs. Libraries are such beautiful places to work. Awesome young people. Rigorous programs. An amazing community. No wonder we love our job!

21.01.2022 Tune in to 87.8FM on Monday from 2pm www.j-air.com.au will be talking to our CEO, Sarah about the amazing work Canine Comprehension does and how we have weathered the COVID-19 storm.

20.01.2022 Learning with us: Teaches emotional literacy through engaging sessions, Lowers anxiety around learning with a focus on mindfulness, Is student focused with a foundation in Positive Education. Is about measurable results; see our long list of testimonials!

20.01.2022 Online sessions with Sarah and her family of animals. Delivering, positive, supportive online tuition. - Primary school - VCE - Flexible payment options - Before school, during and after school session times, as well as weekends.... With a focus on: - Homework / catch up help - Online play, giving an opportunity to discuss worries - Dog, horse or goat training to practice verbal communication - Online Museum & zoo visits around the world, exploring the world from home - Dog, horse or goat agility, trick training and games - Mindfulness & meditation with dogs or cats. https://www.caninecomprehension.com.au/online-learning

20.01.2022 Jump onto our website: www.caninecomprehension.com.au

19.01.2022 Hi Everyone, I'm Melissa, I'm part of the Canine Comprehension admin team and I'm really looking forward to getting back to work. 1I have to admit I am an ac...counting nerd. I like things neat and tidy with an explanation and paper trail. When I was at school my report cards always said Melissa is a quiet student who needs to talk up more in class, except for my accounting subject teacher who said I was disruptive and over confident, I had completed the years work by May of that year and she had run out of extra work for me to do. 2Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies? I am also an outdoor adventure guide mainly working at school camp activities. I do caving abseiling and rock climbing. 3Have you ever met anyone famous? Yes I got to meet the Queen Mother in 1996 when she attended a function where I was working in London. She was lovely and it was a highlight of my trip to the UK. 4What has been the worst part of living through this pandemic? Not being able to out, I miss my weekly shopping night I have with a friend - we usually met up and browsed the shops looking for clothes for ourselves and our kids. 5What has been the best part of living through this pandemic? Being able to see how adaptable my kids are and how they have taken on their home learning. I love the walks and bike rides we have been able to do together. See more

19.01.2022 Our expected outcomes: Student becomes calmer Understand their feelings Grow in confidence Understand empathy towards others... Achieve educational goals See more

18.01.2022 Canine Comprehension was founded by Sarah Macdonald in 2015. Sarah brings a wealth of experience to her current work from her previous years in Japanese Language schools, Avila College, Mount Waverley as Head of Department for General Studies, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners as an education officer and a dog trainer, specialising in behavioural problems. During her time as a dog trainer Sarah missed the classroom and the interactions she used to have wit...h her students. Sarah has always had an interest in the psychology of learning and motivation and recognised a strong link with learning theory of animal and that of young people. Mainly, that all creatures need to have their physiological needs, safety needs and needs of belongingness met (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.) Sarah saw that in the same way dogs need to feel safe and supported to learn commands, our young people need support and understanding to feel motivated to learn. She realised that no other company offered an opportunity for educators and allied health professionals with dog assisted therapy skills to connect and support young people with their learning goals. So, Canine Comprehension was created to provide both individual and group tutoring across Victoria. See more

18.01.2022 School break is very close, everyone will need time for self care during the holidays. Remember to prioritise: Exercise Downtime Nutrition Fun... Sleep & when term 4 rolls around we will be making face to face visits. We would love to see you! #selfcare #holidays #school #melbourne #kids See more

18.01.2022 Hi everyone, I'm Alison and I'm so excited about getting back to work with Canine Comprehension and my 2 gorgeous fur babies Jett, a big furry Border Collie & Ollie an energetic young Australian Shepard. I’ve been asked to choose 5 questions to answer, so here goes..... 1 What’s something you’re proud of? I would have to say being the Mum of 2 great teenagers ( a son & daughter) who actually like hanging out with me! 2 Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies? ... Well, I’m actually a bit of an adventure junkie and have been sky diving, abseiling down waterfalls, bungee jumping, white water rafting and cave kayaking in Thailand! 3What motivates you at work? Seeing the joy and support that the dogs bring to the amazing young people that we are so privileged to work with. 4 What’s one thing you’re really bad at? Skateboarding!! I just can’t stay co-ordinated and know I will break something if I try!! 5 Have you ever met anyone famous? Yes, I met Novak Djokovic the tennis player at Brisbane airport as he was checking in at the same time as us and we had a joke with him about how long he was taking to check in given we were the only ones there! He was actually lovely and quite funny! I love tennis so this was a highlight for me! See more

17.01.2022 Students have been reported as saying: The best thing about this program is that it calmed me down and helped me to feel less anxious. I felt very stressed a lot of the time before I started this program. Student, Year 11 Yarra/Darebin The program had a huge impact on my anxiety and has helped me overcome it. Student, Year 9 - Moreland... The best thing about this program is giving me confidence and not always being anxious Student, Year 7 - Moreland

17.01.2022 Have you booked for term 4 or 2021? We have missed our work so, so, very much! It had been a tough year for all involved. Booking sessions will help our business in these financially difficult times and also put a smile on the faces of our tutors, our students and our dogs.

16.01.2022 A year ago, Sarah our CEO and Founder was in New York accepting an award for our innovative business. So much has changed in one year. One thing that remains the same: our love for helping young people reconnect with their education.

15.01.2022 We are looking for tutors and their therapy dogs to join our team in 2021. WE ARE Education specialists using dog assisted therapy. WE PROVIDE A unique and fun approach to education and dog training.... WE STRIVE To provide the most professional and accessible services that connect our clients with certified therapeutic dogs for improved well being and lifelong learning. Please reply via our website: https://www.caninecomprehension.com.au/become-a-tutor

15.01.2022 Program and individual sessions focused on unpacking anxiety and emotions, looking at strategies to assist with anxiety, mindfulness techniques, developing inter-personal and social skills including listening, team building and verbal communication skills. Below is the Staff Evaluation Data on observable behaviours regarding student anxiety witnessed by supervising school staff members during the AAT Program: Students identifying mindfulness 89%... Students identifying and naming feelings 91% Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapies 79% Overall decreased levels of anxiety 75% Below is the Student Reported Data Regarding anxiety: I learnt about Mindfulness Strategies 91% I am better at knowing and naming my feelings 82% I know more about how my thoughts effect my behaviour and feelings 83% I feel less anxious now than when I started the program 69%

15.01.2022 Hey, my name is Jasmin and I have two beautiful border collies who love spending time with young people! I've been asked to answer 5 questions, here they are: 1What’s the best book you’ve read recently? ‘Let dogs be dogs’ by Marc Goldberg. 2Where did you work before this position? In a community mental health service.... 3What has been the worst part of living through this pandemic? Being isolated from my loved ones. 4What has been the best part of living through this pandemic? Being able to spend so much time with my dogs. 5What motivates you at work? Making a positive difference in a young persons day. See more

15.01.2022 This case study from a teacher warms our heart & we wanted to share. "Student presents with an intellectual disability. Mental Health issues common in family. She presents with problematic behaviour. Harm to others, property destruction. Student is very anxious. She has difficulty engaging in classes for any length of time. However, was very excited to participate, was shy communicating with the tutor initially but quickly built a good rapport with everyone from Canine Comprehension who worked with her. Since the program, the student will participate for durations longer than she will for other activities. We are glad she is able to engage with this service."

14.01.2022 What drives us? Our Vision To provide accessible support to young people through dog assisted learning. Our Mission... Supporting those who love & care for young people by delivering student centred approaches which inspire learning. Values: Integrity: Doing right is always front of mind. Reliability: If we said can, we will. Supportive: We are not afraid to speak up for our clients. Flexibility: If our clients circumstances change, we change with them. Compassion: We want the world to be a kinder place by modelling kindness in our own interactions.

14.01.2022 Canine Comprehension is now hiring tutors to work all around inner and outer Melbourne. Join our team. Improve kids lives & work with your dog! This is a paid tutor position, over $100 an hour - so we are looking for & paying for quality. Canine Comprehension is taking bookings for 2021 - we are looking for people to become as excited about the future of Dog Assisted Learning as we are!... Main Duties: Encouraging learning with the help of your AAI* dog with clients K-12. Friendly and engaging meet and greet with the client/s Familiarise yourself with the client/s and their learning needs Work towards the clients learning goals using your AAI Dog Follow the curriculum (or own lesson plans) in a constructive & flexible manner Manage various personalities, abilities and learning styles Maintain safe and ethical standards with your AAI Dog Conduct evaluations as stated in the handbook Report weekly on the individual and/or groups progress Maintain up to date communication about clients changing needs with office staff You will need: Experience in Allied Health or education Animal Assisted Therapy certification (or ability to commit to obtaining certification through Canine Comprehension over the new years holidays) Current First Aid Certificate Drivers Licence Current Working With Children Check Police check Public Liability Insurance (Up to $10million) ABN Skills we are looking for: Managing challenging behaviour in young people Empathy for the person beyond the behaviour Managing people and dog safely Engaging and effective approach to addressing the learning goals Self Motivated and proactive Effective communication skills Benefits of working with Canine Comprehension: Tutors dictate their own hours through nominating their availability each term. Training days that addresses personal development Training days that addresses AAI dog development Access to Canine Comprehension dog training manuals Gifts for work well done Christmas and semester gifts. Subsidised goods or services in relation to suppliers or business networks. The joy of working with your dog in a positive and supporting working environment. To apply, go to our website: https://www.caninecomprehension.com.au/become-a-tutor AAI* Animal Assisted Interventions

13.01.2022 We are running programs all around Victoria in term 1, 2021. Looking forward to working with you again!

12.01.2022 You are not alone: Every school in Australia Feels under funded. 83% of schools engage in fundraising. 90% of schools who fundraise say its important or very important for their budgets. Only 5% of teachers said their school was well-resourced. 65% of teachers said their school was under-resourced.[1]... Fundraising Builds a sense of community. Community events can allow the whole school to have fun and connect while raising funds. It makes for a happier and healthier community. Research shows that having a connection to something bigger than ourselves makes us happier and healthier Our Programs create calmer classrooms and happier school teaching staff. We teach mindfulness, resilience, emotional literacy and other skills to teach students to positively regulate their behaviour. By doing so we create a calmer individual which has a wonderful flow on effect on the classroom, school and family environments. An investment in our programs is an investment in your entire school community. We work with hard to reach students focussing on engagement in learning. With early intervention, we can help students to process the emotions they are currently feeling and help them to understand them in a safe environment. Our highly trained tutors and dogs offer a connection that some children are craving and can help to create surroundings that are conducive to learning.

12.01.2022 Now that Melbourne has entered a new phase of Stage Three Restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, my hopes of face to face teaching and support of your young people this term has vanished. It is with a very heavy heart that I have decided to pause all services Canine Comprehension offers for the rest of term 3, 2020. Individual tuition & Programs are cancelled for term 3, 2020. In the meantime, we will continue to post and interact here.

12.01.2022 Clients may be able to use their NDIS funds under certain circumstances. The child's plan needs to be either Self Managed or Plan Managed by a Financial intermediary - it cannot be NDIS Plan Managed. If the childs plan is self managed or plan managed by a financial intermediary they would need funds in the area of Community Participation & Supports under the Core Supports component or they would need funds under CB Daily activity funding where we may be able to claim under a therapy service. A minimum of 10 sessions are required. We are happy to assist you in navigating NDIS eligibility. www.caninecomprehension.com.au

11.01.2022 Although the company is still in hibernation and cannot see our clients. Sarah, our CEO wanted to help in a small way - here is what we have come up with... 1. Request a photo of your therapy dog: FREE If you wish to cheer your students up, you only need to send us an email requesting a few photos of your Canine Comprehension dog. You can forward these images onto the young people who miss working with us.... 2. Request a online hello: FREE Sarah, our CEO and her therapy dogs - Oscar, Minnie, River and Ness are more then happy to pop into any online classes you are running and say a 5 minute hello to your students. Just email us with the date, time & URL and Sarah will do her best to attend the requested time. 3. Request our "Just add dog: Mindfulness Mandalas": FREE Send us an email and request a PDF of the Mandalas to give to your students. [email protected]

11.01.2022 Why do we love our job? Our mission sums it up perfectly.

11.01.2022 We are often asked: "I am looking at getting into your industry. Can you please give me some advice on where to start?" It is wonderful that you are showing interest in our Company and the industry as a whole. Good on you for looking at getting into animal assisted therapy, I can tell you that it has been life changing for the Canine Comprehension team but more importantly it is an absolute game changer for the clients. Please take a close look at the website. Especially the ...frequently asked questions as we tend to answer many of the things that you may be looking for. We also suggest that you make sure you follow our Facebook page, Instagram page, and I’m also our CEO on linked as this is where we share tons of photos, stories about what we are up to and articles. As you can imagine Canine Comprehension Pty LTD has taken hard work, sweat and tears to get to this point. I’m sure you can appreciate that we are unable to give the secrets of a success away over a phone call or email. However we do offer a consultation service based around your question: if you wish to book an online consultation with our CEO at $181 including GST per hour, please contact us and we are happy to set something up. See more

11.01.2022 Our Library Community Libraries offer people a third place, separate from home or work, and are anchors of community life, facilitating creative interactions between people (Oldenberg, 1991). We want to encourage young people to utalise that third place for their own wellbeing. Libraries play a vital role in our community, they are fundamentally important informational, educational, cultural, and social institutions. This 8 week program encourages students to feel a sense of that community by gathering, exploring and interacting with our Animal Assisted Education dogs and their local or school library. Contact us to get on the waiting list for this new program: https://www.caninecomprehension.com.au/contact

10.01.2022 Canine Comprehension Club in term 4! We will work flexibly with your school / organisation to run sessions which are most beneficial for your students & / or staff, options include: Mindfulness - Relax with our sleepy dogs and learn skills to alleviate anxiety. Happiness - A opportunity to just hang out with our therapy dogs and give them love and attention. Learning - This is an active session of learning about dogs, safety around dogs, how to teach obedience and e...ven a few tricks. Own Choice - Where you are able to discuss with the tutor how you would like to use the session. Get in fast, once the sessions are taken, your young people may miss out. email: [email protected] Info: www.CanineComprehension.com.au #dogtherapy #school #mindfulness

10.01.2022 I told you our dogs are prepared for anything.

10.01.2022 Oscar has been running these programs for years and years. He still loves to show the kids what he knows, get praise, pats and treats. Every time he walks into a classroom his tail wags a little bit faster.

10.01.2022 Our tutors: Are kind and friendly Will continue to assess & offer feedback Can adjust the sessions as the student grows Ensures the student is reaching their goals... Are highly trained and qualified See more

09.01.2022 Heres a heartwarmer for you all. This was a custom made crocheted Lucy dog which Jasmin and her AAE dog, Lucy were given as a gift from a special young man as a thank you for Lucy hanging out with him on his birthday, a few weeks ago. Yep he wanted to see our two CC legends for his birthday treat! This amazing gift came complete with engraved name tag, a thank you card and chocolates! So thoughtful. Xo

09.01.2022 We are back! Posting to Facebook and Instagram. Visiting schools in Term 4.

09.01.2022 Dear wonderful clients and supporters of our work, Our hearts goes out to everyone who is now having to move back to online education. You are an amazing, resilient lot, who are doing the very best for your young people - please remember to leave a little time for your own self care, everyday. Love, all of us at Canine Comprehension.

09.01.2022 Quotes from parents who have witnessed the change in their child from a completed therapy dog program: Canine Comprehension was recommended by another tutor. Initially my daughter did not want to have anything to do with a tutor, she now looks forward to attending her sessions with Sarah and her dogs, she is disappointed if she has to miss a session! Working with Canine Comprehension has been an amazing benefit to my daughter not only on an academic level but an emotiona...l level as well. My daughter has been able to talk to Sarah, and Sarah is able to understand where my daughter is struggling with different issues. Sarah has also worked with my daughters school. Of course, the dogs always provide the additional comfort and my daughter looks forward to seeing them too. Good tutoring, emotional as well as academic support, ability to liaise with the school, ability to break down issued to make them more manageable and a lovely rapport with my daughter are all reasons why I would recommend Canine Comprehension to others.

08.01.2022 I am looking at getting into your industry. Can you please give me some advice on where to start? It is wonderful that you are showing interest in our Company and the industry as a whole. Good on you for looking at getting into animal assisted therapy, I can tell you that it has been life changing for the Canine Comprehension team but more importantly it is an absolute game changer for the clients.... Please take a close look at the website. Especially the frequently asked questions as we tend to answer many of the things that you may be looking for. We also suggest that you make sure you follow our Facebook page, Instagram page, and Im also our CEO on linked as this is where we share tons of photos, stories about what we are up to and articles. As you can imagine Canine Comprehension Pty LTD has taken hard work, sweat and tears to get to this point. Im sure you can appreciate that we are unable to give the secrets of a success away over a phone call or email. However we do offer a consultation service based around your question: if you wish to book an online consultation with our CEO at $181 including GST per hour please contact us and we are happy to set something up.

08.01.2022 We can support young people with the NDIS. Clients may be able to use their NDIS funds under certain circumstances. The child's plan needs to be either Self Managed or Plan Managed by a Financial intermediary - it cannot be NDIS Plan Managed. If the child's plan is self managed or plan managed by a financial intermediary they would need funds in the area of Community Participation & Supports under the Core Supports component or they would need funds under CB Daily activity funding where we may be able to claim under a therapy service. A minimum of 10 sessions are required. We are happy to assist you in navigating NDIS eligibility. Book a chat with us today. www.caninecomprehension.com.au

07.01.2022 CEO, Sarah took home a Silver Stevie Award The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honour women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the worlds premier business awards. The event was attended by more than 550 people at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, November 2019.

07.01.2022 Yes, our dogs get plenty of time to goof around.

07.01.2022 Grief and loss During our life, we all, unfortunately, experience loss and sadness. It is the grief that can take over our wellbeing and we begin to experience negative feelings and emotions. The inclusion of our trained tutors and support dogs helps the participant to relax and open up about the feelings they are experiencing. Our Animal Assisted Intervention dogs offer a non-judgemental space that can relax and encourage a participant to process their feelings and begin to understand how to function and grow alongside these feelings. Contact us if your school needs our support: https://www.caninecomprehension.com.au/contact

06.01.2022 How can I refer a young person? Teachers, parents & caseworkers have referred students who: Worry or show signs of anxiety (especially if this impacts on their engagement will school/curriculum/peers and/or if it impacts on their attendance). Have difficulty regulating their emotions Have difficulty with social interaction... If they have expressed that they feel sad, worried, disconnected, lonely or worthless, there are additional supports available to them and to you. Canine Comprehension does not position themselves in place of a counsellor or psychologist, however we often work alongside them. Contact us to begin the referral process and together we can look at support from a wholistic approach: https://www.caninecomprehension.com.au/contact

06.01.2022 Friendship and Responsibility Through our programs, we teach children a sense of empathy by understanding the needs of a dog and the relationships that can be formed between animal and human. This understanding that dogs need emotional support and caring helps students to respond to the needs of the dog and in turn, begin to understand that life is about positive experiences and relationships whether with humans or animals. Contact us to get your school on the waiting list: https://www.caninecomprehension.com.au/contact

06.01.2022 Please donate to this important cause! Our inspirational Admin Assistant, Sara de Geus is walking 60 kms to support people in Australia living with mental illness. We are so proud of her!

06.01.2022 Our programs are all about engagement. Our students love seeing the dogs, they are interested, polite, listening & learning. Sometimes our dogs sleep through sections of the lesson. I guess it's 'do as I say, not as I do.'

05.01.2022 We are now taking bookings for 2021. You’ve probably heard the news that Victorian schools will reopen as normal in a few weeks. This means that our Tutors and Dogs will be able to run our School Programs, Library Programs & Individual tutoring. Lock in our services this semester now. We have a limited number of spaces and are expecting to have a long waiting list! All I can say is - GET IN CONTACT NOW TO HOLD YOUR PLACE!... With early intervention, we can help your child to process the emotions they are currently feeling and help them to understand them in a safe environment. Our highly trained tutors and dogs offer a connection that some children are craving and can help to create surroundings that are conducive to learning. Until we see each other again, be well & be happy. Regards, Sarah Macdonald | CEO and Founder

05.01.2022 Susie has over 30 years of experience as a Primary School teacher. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Education and a Graduate Diploma in Oral Language. Student well being is her passion and area of expertise. She has specialist training and experience in relaxation techniques, mindfulness, massage, grief counselling and resilience programs. Susie believes that building positive relationships with students and providing them with a safe and happy learning environment is crucial for their personal growth. With Barney, her Golden Labrador, beside her she is able to provide a creative learning space where students can achieve success. Susie has completed our COVID-19 training and is looking forward to working with some fantastic schools in term 3.

05.01.2022 Barney is one of our most experienced AAE dogs and he cannot wait to get back to work. As soon as students are back at school - we will be there, ready to work.

04.01.2022 Dear wonderful clients, Now that Melbourne has entered a new phase of Stage Three Restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, my hopes of face to face teaching and support of your young people has vanished. It is with a very heavy heart that I have decided to pause all services Canine Comprehension offers for term 3. The fact is, the decision to pause our services has been made for us and the final straw was the move back to remote learning, the cancellation of many of o...ur programs and the ongoing safety concern of our Canine Comprehension tutors and clients including students, parents, care workers, teachers and guardians. My heart goes out to all of our staff and clients who have worked with us to keep our head above water, but the water seems to continue to rise, pausing of our services for the rest of term 3, is a very painful but necessary decision. In term 4, I will reevaluate and focus on a strong recovery - I hope you will be in a position to rebook with us when the call goes out. Thank you for your support and understanding at this difficult time.

03.01.2022 Reading Tails We love books and we want young people to feel the same. Focused on building confidence and reducing anxiety for reluctant readers. Reading Tails uses the fun of Dog Assisted Education to support reluctant readers by creating a comfortable space, short bursts of reading, providing incentives, allowing students to select their books, discussing the books being read and making reading a social experience. Reading Tails is an ongoing club format, run in a library setting, usually on Saturdays or Sundays. We create a program to work with the librarys specific needs therefore prices vary - contact us for a quote.

03.01.2022 Lockdown is rough! Know that when we are allowed to see our Term 3 schools, we will be there. xoxo

02.01.2022 Fully booked for 2020. Taking bookings for 2021. www.CanineComprehension.com.au

02.01.2022 Recommend a book - Anyone reading anything good?

02.01.2022 What is Dog Assisted Learning? Some children have a hard time at school and can struggle with their learning and friendships as a result. Canine Comprehension support students in understanding their learning process better. A well-trained dog and a tutor will work with an individual or a group throughout a term. Through weekly attendance young people may now have more positive feelings about themselves and school. The presence of a dog can make awkward or tough conversations... a little easier because the focus is not on the students. As a result, your child may feel less anxious, more in control of their emotions, or have made some new friends. Our focus is to: Help them discuss their worries around learning Learn more about possible triggers Learn strategies and develop confidence in managing them Practice mindfulness techniques Assist young people develop interpersonal and social skills, manage their own emotions and develop empathy for others, enabling better connections in their learning environment. See more

01.01.2022 Such a beautiful place to work. Awesome young people. Rigorous programs. An amazing community. No wonder we love our job!

01.01.2022 New Year is almost here. How about a new career with us? We are recruiting for 2021.

01.01.2022 Our little company has been nominated and the new date for the Australian Small Business Champion Awards is Saturday, 28th November at The Star, Sydney. Fingers crossed one of our team will be able to attend.

01.01.2022 Meet Sharon and Ebony. Sharon has had over 30 years of teaching experience in a variety of roles and settings. Such as working in disadvantaged schools’ programs in the Western Suburbs of Sydney and in executive positions organising whole school welfare programs. Since moving to Victoria, she has completed a Masters of Education in Language Intervention and Hearing Impairment and has worked as Teacher of the Deaf. As a team Sharon and Ebony, the Standard Poodle, have been in...volved in Therapy work for over 5 years in nursing homes, Universities and workplaces. Ebony is eager to attend her sessions and is always lovingly received. As a mum of two young adults, Sharon has seen the education system from a parent’s perspective. She has had two different journeys with her own children, which has reinforced for her the need for varied student support systems and highlighted the difficulties in finding suitable services for both the student and the parent. Sharon is passionate about helping provide access to quality education for all. To be able to work towards this goal with Ebony as her partner and the Canine Comprehension team is her ideal job.