Delta Classroom
Canines™ Program
The Delta Therapy Dogs program traditionally
involves a volunteer and their Delta accredited dog visiting sick children,
frail aged and disabled residents in supported care.
A new national program called the Delta Classroom Canines™ Program launched in July 2011 – dogs visiting primary schools.
A new national program called the Delta Classroom Canines™ Program launched in July 2011 – dogs visiting primary schools.
Delta Society accredited dog trainers use best
practice and scientifically proven reward based techniques to help Australians
enjoy fulfilled and enriched lives with their dogs. Become a trainer.
Delta Dog Safe™ teaches positive, proactive ways to
reduce the incidence of dog bites in children. The program teaches pre and
primary school children (and their parents) about safe and sensible behaviour
around dogs, including how to read dogs’ body language.
Companion animals bring joy to the lives of more
than twelve million Australians. Now there is evidence that they are also
literally good for your health and well being. The beneficial effects range
across the full human life span - enhanced social skills in childhood;
reduction and better management of hypertension, heart attacks and strokes;
improved mental health and well-being in the frail aged.
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