Wellbeing dogs are becoming a popular addition to classrooms, offering unique opportunities to enhance the educational experience. Their presence has been shown to reduce stress, promote inclusivity, and foster a positive atmosphere where students feel supported and engaged. At Dogs Connect, we all have an extensive teaching background and now work with hundreds of schools [...]
As devoted pet parents, it's natural for us to form deep bonds with our furry companions. However, some dogs may experience Attachment Nervousness, which can lead to unwanted behaviours and emotional distress for both the dog and their human family. In this blog post, we will explore what attachment nervousness is, its causes, and provide [...]
Is MY dog an eligible candidate for being a wellbeing dog? As the founder of the Dogs Connect Program in Australia and someone who is passionate about animal welfare and aligning with international standards for Animal Assisted Education, I often receive inquiries regarding the suitability of dogs as school wellbeing companions. Addressing this question [...]
The Dogs Connect Program is revolutionizing the way we view canine companionship in educational and care settings. By incorporating specially trained dogs into schools, aged care homes, and hospitals, these programs offer a unique approach to enhancing social experiences, improving attendance rates, and fostering essential life skills. As you delve deeper into this blog post, [...]
The use of reading dogs in schools has gained significant attention in recent years as an innovative approach to improving students' reading skills by helping students be more open to learning. Specially-trained pooches supply kids with a unique chance to hone their literacy abilities in an encouraging and unbiased atmosphere. In this blog post, we [...]
It’s no secret that humans and dogs can make wonderful, supportive and meaningful connections with each other. It’s one of the reasons that dogs are now working in many settings to provide physical and emotional support to more humans than ever before. We are seeing the rise in important roles for dogs in schools, hospitals [...]
Grant and Sonny chatted with Nicole Chvastik on ABC Statewide Drive about the Dogs Connect program and one of Sonny’s favourite students, Tara Frawley, joined them too.
