Creating Calm, Connected and Safe School and Workplace Communities with Therapy and Wellbeing Dogs
Your Canine Wellbeing Partner
Canine Wellbeing Consulting works with schools and businesses to support, evaluate and strengthen therapy and wellbeing dog programs, ensuring they are safe, sustainable and ethically managed, with a strong focus on both canine welfare and human wellbeing.
Our work draws on extensive expertise in both education and canine behaviour.
Our head consultant brings 20 years of experience in teaching and school leadership, alongside more than 18 years of professional dog training and behaviour experience and previous leadership roles supporting wellbeing dog programs in schools.
We support your existing or soon to be implemented wellbeing or therapy dog program with expert advice and guidance from lived experience in hundreds of schools and organisations nationally.
Dog Selection, Risk Assessments, Safety & Welfare Audit
Professional Development Sessions & Lesson Plans Linked to Curriculum Standards
Handler & Participant Workshops and Coaching
Canine Wellbeing Consulting provide specialised support designed to improve school and workplace wellness through the integration of therapy and wellbeing dog programs. Our services prioritse dog welfare, reduce risk, enhance student and employee wellbeing, increase job satisfaction and create a positive organisational culture.
Whether you are thinking about starting the journey of a therapy or wellbeing dog for your school or workplace, or have a current program and are in need of in-person, on-site support, we are here to help and guide you to ensure the welfare and safety of your dog, students, staff and the longevity of your program for years to come.
Our Services Include
School Dog Safety & Welfare Audit
Expert Guidance
On Site visit covering dog assessment, behaviour, welfare and/or safety recommendations.
Overview of all considerations and best practise based on hundreds of schools with wellbeing dogs.
Ideal for new or existing programs.
Whole Staff and/or Student PDs: Working Safely with School Dogs
(In Person or Remote)
Skill Development
Workshops tailored to your setting. Includes outlining a wellbeing dog program, preparation, early training, dog body language, reading stress signs, dog and staff role clarity, balance, trauma-informed practice and safety protocols.
1:1 Handler Coaching
(In Person or Remote)
Dog behaviour support, routine shaping, responding to challenges, self-care for staff or student handlers, and long-term sustainability strategies.
(min 2 hours unless paired with another service on the same day)
Student Workshops
(In Person or Remote)
Group sessions (Single Class, Year Level or Junior/Senior School).
Topics include: how to interact safely, reading a dog’s body language, emotional regulation around dogs and building respectful bonds.
Term & Annual Support Packages
Choose a package to include regular on site visits, full staff and student PD sessions, student support and ongoing handler support.
Best for schools seeking long-term sustainability, training continuity and professional guidance.
Contact Us to discuss your school or organisation's requirements or for more information