What we offer

Programs Designed Around Children

Every visit is purposeful, evidence-informed, and tailored to your school's needs. Here's how we help children thrive.

Paws & Pages Reading Program
45–60 min sessions
Program 01

Paws & Pages Reading Program

Building literacy confidence, one story at a time

Children who struggle with reading often feel anxious, embarrassed, or disengaged in traditional classroom settings. Reading aloud to a therapy dog removes that pressure entirely. Dogs don't judge, don't correct, and don't rush — they simply listen with warmth and patience.

Our Paws & Pages program pairs individual children or small groups with our therapy dog for structured reading sessions. Children choose a book, settle in beside the dog, and read at their own pace. The result is a measurable boost in reading confidence, fluency, and most importantly — enjoyment.

45–60 min sessions1–4 childrenWeekly or fortnightly

Key outcomes

Reduced reading anxiety
Improved reading fluency
Greater engagement with books
Increased self-confidence
Calm & Connect Wellbeing Visits
30–45 min sessions
Program 02

Calm & Connect Wellbeing Visits

Gentle support for emotional regulation and resilience

For children experiencing anxiety, stress, grief, or social difficulties, the presence of a calm therapy dog can be profoundly grounding. Animal-assisted therapy is well-documented to lower cortisol levels, reduce heart rate, and promote feelings of safety and calm.

Our Calm & Connect sessions are designed in partnership with your school's wellbeing team. They can be integrated into existing support structures, used as a transition tool, or offered as a standalone wellbeing activity. Sessions are gentle, unstructured, and child-led.

30–45 min sessionsIndividual or small groupWeekly or as needed

Key outcomes

Reduced anxiety and stress
Improved emotional regulation
Greater sense of safety at school
Stronger peer connections
Whole-Class Engagement Visits
60 min sessions
Program 03

Whole-Class Engagement Visits

Joy, curiosity, and connection for the whole classroom

Sometimes the whole class benefits from a visit. Our structured classroom sessions introduce children to responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, and the science of how therapy dogs help people — all while enjoying the pure delight of spending time with our dog.

These visits work beautifully as a reward, a special event, or an integrated learning experience. Teachers can tie the visit to curriculum areas including science, health, or personal development. Every child gets a chance to interact safely and meaningfully.

60 min sessionsWhole class (up to 30)Termly or as requested

Key outcomes

Whole-class engagement boost
Lessons in empathy and animal care
Positive classroom culture
Curriculum-linked learning
How it works

From first enquiry to first visit

01

Get in touch

Fill in our enquiry form or send us an email. Tell us a little about your education service and what you're hoping to achieve.

02

We chat & plan

We'll have a conversation to understand your students' needs and design a program that fits your school or service's schedule and goals.

03

First visit

We arrive, set up a calm and safe space, and let the magic happen. Every visit is supervised by our qualified handler.

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Ongoing partnership

We check in after each visit, gather feedback from teachers, and adjust the program to keep delivering the best outcomes.

Ready to bring a program to your school?

All programs are fully insured, certified, and tailored to your students. Get in touch to start the conversation.

Pawsome Therapy Dogs

Bringing joy, one paw at a time.

Certified therapy dog visits supporting children's emotional wellbeing and reading confidence across Victorian schools.

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