Canine Assisted Learning

Canine Assisted Learning Providing professional Canine Assisted Interventions and School Dog Training Programmes to schools

The Canine Assisted Wellbeing Group (CAWG) is dedicated to improving mental health and emotional wellbeing through professional canine support. We provide specialist interventions and support to children and adults across workplaces, schools, colleges, universities, mental health hospitals and care homes. We offer a confidential and supportive environment with our team of experienced consultants a

nd specially trained dogs. Typically these can be one-to-one emotional regulation or talking therapy sessions in a range of areas such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, coping with change, trauma, self-regulation and bereavement. They can also be, however, just taking time out from a busy day to help relieve daily stresses and to stop and pause for a few moments in safe and calm surroundings. Our heritage brand – Canine Assisted Learning – lies in working with children of all ages and we are at the forefront of academic and therapeutic interventions in schools supporting learning and emotional regulation. We have worked with many children and schools across the UK over the past five years, supporting their emotional wellbeing with a focus on positive mental health. In 2019, we launched our services in the workplace to offer canine assisted intervention sessions to employees in businesses. It is well documented how our mental health can suffer – often in silence – in the workplace and the impact it can have on productivity, motivation and attitude. We are now successfully working with a number of businesses offering regular one-to-one sessions for employees to encourage them to focus on their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Our specialist interventions have attained outstanding results in all areas of work. We pride ourselves on the professional delivery and quality of service we offer. And we continue to champion with passion the work we do in the field of mental health and emotional wellbeing.

A true family business day out at Ed Fest today for Canine Assisted Learning — all hands (and paws!) on deck 🐾 We had su...
03/07/2025

A true family business day out at Ed Fest today for Canine Assisted Learning — all hands (and paws!) on deck 🐾 We had such a great time chatting to so many wonderful people and sharing what we do. Thank you to everyone who stopped by! The Festival of Education Wellington College

We are set up and ready to go.. we can't wait for the day to start The Festival of Education 🐾
03/07/2025

We are set up and ready to go.. we can't wait for the day to start The Festival of Education 🐾

Look out for affiliate school dog Angus on Meridian news this evening 🎥🎬🐾
01/07/2025

Look out for affiliate school dog Angus on Meridian news this evening 🎥🎬🐾

🐾 Affiliate School Dog Spotlight: Angus at Mayhill Junior School 🐾A huge well done to Angus, who recently flew through h...
29/06/2025

🐾 Affiliate School Dog Spotlight: Angus at Mayhill Junior School 🐾

A huge well done to Angus, who recently flew through his Silver Award – with fantastic support from his dedicated lunchtime club! 🌟

Angus plays a major role at Mayhill Junior School, providing ongoing support for pupils in areas such as:
✔️ Emotional regulation
✔️ Literacy and communication
✔️ ‘Walk and talk’ sessions
✔️ Interactive, engaging interventions

He’s a much-loved member of the school community and a true asset in supporting pupil wellbeing and learning.

Through our Affiliate School Dog Programme, Angus continues to maintain the highest standards, building on his skills and ensuring his interventions are safe, structured and impactful.

An absolute superstar – well done, Angus! 🐶👏

The National School Dog Alliance (NSDA) is doing a fantastic job promoting safe practices for schools that wish to have ...
28/06/2025

The National School Dog Alliance (NSDA) is doing a fantastic job promoting safe practices for schools that wish to have a school dog. This is a cause we feel incredibly passionate about.

For the last 12 years at Canine Assisted Learning, we have been delivering the highest standards of school dog training and interventions. We've worked hard to create effective, goal-oriented school dog programs where the welfare of the dog is always paramount — ensuring everything is done in a safe, regulated, and fully informed way.

All of this is with one core aim: to have happy, thriving school dogs working alongside happy, safe, and supported children. 🐾

🐾 Meet Rhubarb, our amazing affiliate school dog who is helping students overcome their fear of dogsRhubarb has been a h...
27/06/2025

🐾 Meet Rhubarb, our amazing affiliate school dog who is helping students overcome their fear of dogs

Rhubarb has been a huge support in helping students overcome their fear of dogs. With a calm and gentle nature, Rhubarb creates a safe, reassuring space where students can build confidence at their own pace.

We’ve also developed a wide range of resources to support this journey – ensuring every student feels secure, understood, and encouraged.

Rhubarb’s handler at Necott is incredibly dedicated, and together they make a fantastic team. Their work is truly making a difference in the lives of the students they support. 💛

🎲🐾 Rocket’s New Skill! 🐾🎲Say hello to Rocket at Bryn Elian School in North Wales! During a recent training visit, Rocket...
24/06/2025

🎲🐾 Rocket’s New Skill! 🐾🎲

Say hello to Rocket at Bryn Elian School in North Wales! During a recent training visit, Rocket has been learning how to use a dice – and he’s doing brilliantly! 🙌

Our termly visits to affiliate schools are all about maintaining high standards, supporting best practices, and helping each school dog progress on their unique journey with new training and tailored skills. Every school and school dog is different, which means each training plan is too!

The dice is a fantastic and flexible activity – whether it’s used for emotional regulation sessions, literacy, history, or maths, it brings learning to life in a fun, interactive way. It’s all about learning through play – so engaging that pupils don’t even realise they’re learning! 🎯📚

Great job, Rocket – we can’t wait to see what you roll next! 🎲🐶

23/06/2025

**Join Our Team –Canine Assisted Intervention Practitioner Wanted in Dorking ***
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? Do you have experience working in EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) school settings? Would you love to work with a therapy dog? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
Canine Assisted Learning (CAL) is a leading provider of animal-assisted interventions in educational settings. Our aim is to improve emotional wellbeing, build confidence, and support the social and academic development of young people through carefully structured, therapeutic sessions involving trained dogs and skilled practitioners.
The Role – Based in Dorking
We’re currently looking for a dedicated and compassionate practitioner to join our team and work in an EBD school in Dorking. This role offers the unique opportunity to work alongside one of our fully trained therapy dogs, who is ready to be placed and partnered with the successful candidate.
This is a self-employed role, with a minimum availability of 3 days per week required
Requirements
Experience working in EBD or similar specialist educational settings
Availability for at least 3 days per week
A passion for supporting young people with complex needs
A calm, empathetic, and professional approach
Commitment to building positive relationships and delivering high-quality interventions
What We Offer
A fully trained therapy dog ready to work with you
Full training and ongoing support from the CAL team
The chance to be part of an innovative, growing organisation that puts wellbeing and impact at the heart of everything we do
If you're excited about the idea of working with children and young people in a truly unique way, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact us at [email protected]

22/06/2025

🐾 Affiliate School Dog Spotlight: Peggy! 🐾We’re so proud of Peggy, one of our amazing affiliate school dogs, who has recently learned a brand new skill – using a nose touch to play Dominoes! How brilliant is that?This is just one of many fun and interactive games we use to create engaging, goal-oriented canine-assisted intervention sessions.But did you know? We don’t just teach practical skills – we also provide hundreds of specialist resources tailored to different age ranges and abilities. These resources are designed to complement activities and support schools in delivering meaningful, structured interventions with their school dogs.Creating impactful moments, one paw at a time! 🐾

As part of our commitment to quality and ongoing support, we visit our affiliate school dogs every term to check in on t...
19/06/2025

As part of our commitment to quality and ongoing support, we visit our affiliate school dogs every term to check in on their progress, help maintain best practices, and support them on the next step of their training journey.

Recently, Jess visited Tobi, one of our fantastic school dogs, and introduced him to the "choose" command. This has been incredibly helpful – now Tobi can make choices such as which piece of work to focus on or what book to read with a pupil, making his interactions even more engaging and student-led!

Tobi also has an amazing scrapbook proudly displayed in the school reception area, showcasing his wonderful contributions and achievements to all visitors. It’s a lovely way to celebrate his role and share the positive impact he has across the school community.

🎉 We’re excited to announce that we’ll be back at this year at the fabulous Wellington College!If you’re attending, co...
04/06/2025

🎉 We’re excited to announce that we’ll be back at this year at the fabulous Wellington College!

If you’re attending, come say hello — or drop us a DM to arrange a meeting. We’d love to catch up.

Our school dogs will be joining us too, so make sure to stop by and say hi! 🐾

See you there! 👋

🐾 We're Hiring!🐾Are you passionate about the power of the human-animal bond? Would you like to join our team of Animal A...
20/05/2025

🐾 We're Hiring!🐾
Are you passionate about the power of the human-animal bond? Would you like to join our team of Animal Assisted Intervention Professionals? We're on the lookout for several Animal Assisted Intervention Practitioners to join our growing team! 🐶💼

🌟 Role: Canine Assisted Learning Practitioner
📍 Location: Uxbridge, Dorking, Harrow, New Malden, Camberwell and Croydon
🕒 Position: Part-time

At Canine Assisted Learning we believe in the incredible impact dogs can have in educational and therapeutic settings. We're looking for someone who shares our vision and is ready to make a difference.

📄 Please look at and complete the attached form for more information.
📩 Ready to inspire change, one paw at a time?

👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/YQfRpaS4Cv

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The Canine Assisted Wellbeing Group is dedicated to improving mental health and emotional wellbeing through professional canine support. We provide specialist interventions and support to children and adults across workplaces, schools, colleges, universities, mental health hospitals and care homes.

We offer a confidential and supportive environment with our team of experienced consultants and specially trained dogs. Typically these can be one-to-one emotional regulation or talking therapy sessions in a range of areas such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, coping with change, trauma, self-regulation and bereavement. They can also be, however, just taking time out from a busy day to help relieve daily stresses and to stop and pause for a few moments in safe and calm surroundings.

Our heritage brand – Canine Assisted Learning – lies in working with children of all ages and we are at the forefront of academic and therapeutic interventions in schools supporting learning and emotional regulation. We have worked with many children and schools across the UK over the past five years, supporting their emotional wellbeing with a focus on positive mental health.

In 2019, we launched our services in the workplace to offer canine assisted intervention sessions to employees in businesses. It is well documented how our mental health can suffer – often in silence – in the workplace and the impact it can have on productivity, motivation and attitude. We are now successfully working with a number of businesses offering regular one-to-one sessions for employees to encourage them to focus on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.