Animal Assisted Mentoring Adelaide
Build Confidence and Skills with Your Own Dog by Your Side
What is Animal Assisted Mentoring?
What Happens in Animal Assisted Mentoring Sessions?
Every session is tailored to your goals and interests. Activities include:
✓ Community walks with your dog
✓ Dog training - teaching your dog new skills together
✓ Pet care education - learning responsible ownership
✓ Social outings - coffee shops, parks, pet-friendly venues
✓ Educational support - reading or homework with your dog nearby
✓ Confidence building - trying new activities in a safe environment
✓ Life skills practice - with your dog as your support partner
Important: Sessions take place in pet-friendly public locations, as personal pets are not classified as Assistance or Therapy Dogs under Australian law
Who is Animal Assisted Mentoring For?
NDIS Participants
Animal Assisted Mentoring is available for Self-Managed and Plan-Managed NDIS participants in Adelaide and South Australia. Sessions can be invoiced under:
- Core Supports (Daily Activities)
- Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living Skills)
It's important that Animal Assisted Mentoring aligns with goals in your NDIS plan.
Private Participants
Benefits of Animal Assisted Mentoring
Emotional Wellbeing Build confidence and reduce anxiety with your dog's familiar presence during challenging activities.
Social Connection Improve communication skills and meet new people while engaging in community activities with your pet.
Skill Development Learn practical life skills, dog training techniques, and responsible pet ownership in hands-on sessions.
Physical Activity Increase movement and outdoor time through regular walks and active sessions with your dog.
Community Participation Access pet-friendly venues and spaces, building independence and confidence in public settings.
Stronger Bond Deepen the relationship with your dog while achieving personal goals together.
Why Choose Canine Interaction for Animal Assisted Mentoring?
✓ Adelaide-based expertise in animal-assisted programs
✓ Personalised approach - sessions designed around your goals
✓ Your own dog - familiar, trusted companion
✓ Flexible locations - pet-friendly venues across Adelaide
✓ Professional mentors - trained in animal-assisted support
Ready to Start Animal Assisted Mentoring in Adelaide?
Whether you're an NDIS participant or seeking private support, Animal Assisted Mentoring offers a unique way to achieve your goals with your dog by your side.
Contact Canine Interaction today to discuss how Animal Assisted Mentoring can support you or your loved one.
FAQs
Do I need to have my own dog?
There is an option to use Megan's dog, but we enjoy helping you use your dog, over time the emotional support from your dog will help you do these activities with just you and your dog.
Can we use other animals?
We are working hard in the background preparing for our new farm, where Animal Assisted Mentoring can be done with other species. In the meantime, it would depend on the animal and the activities you are wanting to be involved in. Contact Us to discuss.
Can I use someone else's dog?
As above mentions, there is a benefit for using your own dog. However, not everyone has their own dog and we wouldn't want you to miss out. So yes, this is possible. Contact Us to discuss the suitability.
Are all dogs suitable for Animal Assisted Mentoring?
Dogs need to not be reactive or aggressive. They also need to be confident in the environments that the activities will be occurring. Dogs will be accessed for this suitability. If your dog is not suitable in some activities we can do more suitable activities. All dogs must be ok with people in their home as Megan will be in your home regularly.
Dog Training is mentioned, what kind of training can we do?
Our focus is on teaching you new skills, particularly skills that will help you now and in the future. We can teach your dog anything that meets that requirement. If you are not sure please contact us to discuss.
How can animals assist people to meet their goals?
