Canine Therapy 
Canine works as a therapeutic intervention works in conjunction with teachers and therapists at Muntham House School with the aim of delivering a bespoke programme suited for each pupil’s individual needs. This pupil-centred approach will focus on personal and social skills in many ways, plus teaching pupils how to appropriately behave around dogs and basic dog’s safety; aiding future dog owners to be more responsible.
The overall aims of canine support are:
- (For the adult) provide opportunities for learning through play, acceptance, curiosity and empathy
- Increase pupils’ self-esteem through developing their confidence with dog handling skills
- Develop pupil empathy and compassion through the relationship built between them the canine and the practitioner
- Provide the pupils with valuable tools and strategies to decrease anxiety and manage stress in a range of settings e.g. breath work to lower psychological impact of stress
- Increase positive peer relationships using the relationship between the handler and the dog, and the pupil and the dog as metaphors for peer-relationship
We have two working dogs who are the stars of Canine. Buzz is a Terrier cross and Doug is a Show Cocker Spaniel, both have relevant insurance and have been temperament assessed and deemed suitable for working by professionals.