Canine-assisted therapy is a therapeutic technique. It is goal-orientated, and incorporates Spudrick our Therapy Dog, who can improve communication, foster trust, decrease stress and anxiety, and motivate clients. Clients benefit from the proximity, observation, touching and tending of a therapy dog.

Canine Assisted Therapy  (CAT) Australia offers the following services:

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Careers Counselling and Private Practice Careers Advice

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Kindergartens

Promotion of social awareness

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Schools

Information sessions at school assemblies, Careers Expos. Support when needed e.g. VCE examination periods.

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Universities

Support when needed e.g. examination periods, special lectures

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Hospitals

Visits to patients

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Aged Care

Visits to residents, including dementia patients

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Conferences

Keynote speeches, workshops and seminars

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Expos

Special guest appearances and demonstrations

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