Consultancy
For schools seeking specific advice and guidance.
Consultation
1 hour Strategy and Q&A session with Amy
Are you navigating questions about introducing a Therapy Dog into your school, but unsure where to begin?
Many school leaders are approached by staff, parents, or wellbeing teams about therapy dogs, yet quickly realise there are important considerations around safety, governance, cost, and animal welfare.
Responding to staff or parent requests
Weighing up risks, compliance, and duty of care obligations
Unsure about governance or department requirements
Concerned about cost, sustainability, or long-term commitment
Trying to determine whether your school is genuinely ready for a program
This one-hour consultancy session provides direct access to specialist, evidence-informed guidance tailored to your school's context.
During the session we can explore:
Safe and ethical implementation pathways
Risk mitigation and governance considerations
Budget planning and realistic cost expectations
Animal welfare responsibilities
Practical considerations for leadership teams
Many schools assume they must immediately commit $7000+ to engage in a 'complete package', in reality, responsible implementation begins with clarity, planning, and informed leadership decisions. Each school needs to carefully consider their unique context, the needs of their school and the best interest of the animal.
This session provides a space to ask questions, discuss concerns, and explore whether a therapy dog program is appropriate for your school, before making any major commitments.
You are welcome to include additional members of your leadership or wellbeing team in the session.
If you are considering a therapy dog program in your school, this conversation will help ensure your next steps are thoughtful, strategic, and evidence-informed.
Workshops
For all school staff
Full-day workshop
for school staff including Q&A session with Amy
This is essential training is for school staff keen to learn what they need to know for a safe, ethical and sustainable therapy dog program.
Perfect for prospective handlers, wellbeing teams, teachers and support staff.
This full-day professional learning workshop builds essential knowledge of the foundations, governance and best practice for dogs in schools.
We provide a structured and evidence-informed introduction to the safe, ethical and strategic implementation of therapy dogs within school settings. Designed for schools exploring or in the early stages of program development, this training moves beyond enthusiasm and into clarity, examining the governance, operational and welfare considerations required to establish a program with integrity.
Throughout the day, participants will explore:
Core terminology within Animal-Assisted Services
Current industry guidelines and emerging standards
Best practice approaches for school environments
Risk-aware planning and implementation sequencing
Animal welfare and handler responsibilities
Organisational readiness and role clarity
Future pathways, professional standards and training options
This workshop is interactive in nature, with structured opportunities for questions and contextual discussion. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their own school environment and implementation goals as part of the learning process.
The focus is not simply on introducing a dog into a school, but on doing so responsibly, strategically and sustainably.
Delivery Details:
Date & Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm (AEST)
Format: Live online delivery via Zoom
Registration Information: Individual enrolment is required for all participants. Discounted pricing is available for multiple staff members registering from the same school, encouraging shared understanding and coordinated implementation.
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Get in Touch
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Reach out and we can help you take the next steps.
info@therapydogsineducation.com.au