We are experts in supporting schools to create SAFE, ETHICAL and SUCCESSFUL School Dog Programs at their school. Australia wide.
Australia
Professional Consultancy and Support
We believe in providing evidence-based information to schools to support their planning.
You do not need to invest $7000+ into your school dog program however you do need to engage in appropriate training, assessment and theoretical knowledge to inform your planning. Let us help!
Consultancy Services for Schools
Initial Planning or Trouble-Shooting Consultation - $225 per hour
Consultants are available on an hourly basis to offer schools advice in exploring their options in the very early stages of planning or navigating issues within their established arrangement.
Initial Planning:
- Are you interested in introducing a therapy dog program but you are not sure where to start?
- Has a staff member come to you with this idea but you are nervous about what it might look like at your school?
- Is your school about to undergo building works and you would like to accommodate a therapy dog program in the future?
Trouble Shooting:
- Have you come across a challenge or issue with an established therapy dog arrangement and you would like some professional guidance?
- Are you having difficulty in convincing your school leadership team on the benefits of a therapy dog program in your school?
- Are you concerned that the therapy dog program is not running smoothly or there are identified risks to students, staff or the animal?
Let's arrange a time to discuss your planning and concerns so we can ensure student safety, sustainable service and animal welfare!
Consultations are offered in person (where possible), via telephone or through video conferencing.
Therapy Dog Resource Package for schools - $295 per package
If you would like some of the resources required to support you to implement a Therapy Dog program within an educational context, you can purchase a resource pack which provides example resources and templates to support your planning.
RESTRICTED ACCESS - These resources can only be purchased by schools who have engaged in professional learning or consultancy. Please contact us to confirm eligibility.
Package includes:
- Example initial communication letter to parents/families.
- Frequently Asked Questions (with responses) – for parents. This is designed to accompany the initially communication letter to parents and anticipate their concerns/questions.
- Example Risk Assessment document – to support insurance requirements.
- Staff presentation template to support educating staff.
- Example Rules for animal interactions.
- Consent form : parent consent for student interaction with a therapy dog within the school environment. (example template)
- Consent withdrawal form : for parents wishing to formally request no interaction with Therapy Dog (example template)
- Consent form (simplified) : parent consent for student interaction with a therapy dog within the school environment (example template).
- Animal-Assisted Education resources to inspire.
- Plus practical resources support the Therapy Dog teams daily practice.
Please note, this package does not include troubleshooting discussions, individualised planning for your school context or discussions relating to the optimisation of your Therapy Dog program through program/activity planning.
This package is most useful to teams who have completed our Introductory Workshop, a specialised training course for Therapy Dog teams or book some consultancy with me to support your planning.
Resources will be emailed upon confirmation of finalised payment.