Meet Koko the Therapy Dog

What We Do

We help schools, aged care homes, and workplaces implement safe, evidence-based therapy dog programs that support emotional wellbeing and create calm, engaging environments.

How We work

We offer structured visits and flexible, tailored sessions — because no two classrooms, care homes, or clients are the same.

OUR SERVICES

While we offer a range of structured services, our work is never one-size-fits-all. Whether you're looking for a one-off visit, an ongoing program, or help designing your own therapy dog framework, we’re happy to collaborate and create something that works for your environment. Flexibility and meaningful connection are at the heart of everything we do.

dog for a day

school visit

During this visit, Koko and I will be available to move around the school, engaging with both staff and students.

During this visit, Koko and I will be available to move around the school, including being present at drop-off and pick-up times, spending time in the playground, visiting classrooms, and engaging with both staff and students.

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animal assist therapy

school visit

AAT is a structured, goal-directed intervention delivered under professional supervision.

AAT is a structured, goal-directed intervention delivered under professional supervision. These interventions are designed to enhance student wellbeing, build positive relationships, and promote a supportive school environment

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Team Teaching

school visit

All activities are collaboratively developed with classroom teachers in coordination with the mentor handler.

All activities are collaboratively developed with classroom teachers in coordination with the mentor handler (and NESA registered teacher), to ensure they are meaningful, engaging, and aligned with students’ learning goals.

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Reading Program

school visit

Pairs students with a trained therapy dog in a calm, non-judgmental setting.

Pairs students with a trained therapy dog in a calm, non-judgmental setting. The presence of the dog helps create a relaxed and positive reading environment, encouraging students to build confidence, fluency, and motivation to read. By reading aloud to the dog, students often feel less pressure and anxiety, which can lead to improved literacy skills and greater enjoyment of reading. Sessions are guided by a trained handler and are aligned with individual learning goals in consultation with classroom teachers.

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Nursing Home

HOME visit

These visits provide comfort, companionship, and meaningful interaction.

These visits provide comfort, companionship, and meaningful interaction, hich can help reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. The presence of a therapy dog can also stimulate memory, encourage conversation, and promote physical activity through gentle engagement.

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Hospitals

WARD visit

These visits are designed to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and promote healing in clinical environments.

These visits are designed to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and promote healing in clinical environments. Therapy dogs can also help improve patient mood, encourage social interaction, and provide moments of joy during challenging times.

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