Providing Animal-Assisted Learning to children and adults in Gold Coast – Paradise Point, Helensvale & Tweed Heads
Providing Animal-Assisted Learning to children and adults in Gold Coast – Paradise Point, Helensvale & Tweed Heads
Our Support Services
Whether it’s building life skills, enhancing daily living abilities, or bolstering confidence, our programs are meticulously tailored to complement existing therapy plans. By collaborating closely with psychologists, speech therapists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, we construct a holistic framework that encapsulates the essence of our client’s aspirations.
Our therapy dogs, Sunny and Otee, serve not just as motivators, but as beacons of hope, reducing anxiety and promoting a happy and safe learning environment that rekindles motivation and attendance.
With each session, we aim to enhance your capabilities, and ultimately steer you closer to realising your goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere where you can flourish with the unwavering support of our team and the unspoken understanding of our therapy animals.
All ages
We offer a unique approach to learning, for all ages, where our therapy dogs, Sunny and Otee, enhance each session with their comforting presence.
All ages
Customised tutoring for all ages, to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy, complemented by the encouraging presence of a therapy dog to achieve targeted learning goals.
Under 9 years old
Tailored support for young children, with a family-centred approach that aligns with the child’s existing therapeutic goals and the family’s vision.
Puppies 6-12 weeks
Gentle training to build each puppy according to their own personality.
Growing confidence and calm as a foundation for life skills.
The perfect beginning for working dogs.
For you and your dog
Do you have a companion dog at home who you would love to work with? We can work with you and your dog to help build your own relationship.
• Our Special Needs Teaching service is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for children, teens, and adults with special needs.
• ADHD, ASD, Social Skills, Behavioural Management, Emotional Regulation, study skills & struggles in foundational literacy and numeracy knowledge can be addressed in sessions.
• With the companionship of our therapy dog, we provide an uplifting environment where clients can work on life skills and building capacity engaging in goal-directed programs.
• Developed in consultation with Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, or your child’s schoolteacher, our tutoring sessions are both fun and interactive, ensuring that learning is not just productive but also a delightful experience.
• Our Remedial Literacy and Numeracy Tutoring service focuses on building the essential skills needed for academic success and daily life.
• We cater to learners of all ages, using evidence-based programs tailored to assess and elevate each individual’s understanding. The inclusion of our therapy dog adds an element of excitement and motivation, turning challenging tasks into enjoyable activities.
• With our engaging approach, we aim to maintain high levels of motivation and engagement, fostering a positive attitude towards learning and personal development.
At Steps Dog Training, we place utmost importance on the unique bond you share with your dog. Our innovative, games-based training approach is designed to enhance this relationship, making you the most fascinating aspect of your dog’s world, helping to eliminate any distractions and keep your dogs full focus on you.
This method ensures that the connection between you and your dog grows stronger, fostering mutual respect and understanding.
Training Options:
Our Special Needs Tutoring service uniquely caters to children over 7 years, teens, and adults, focusing on enhancing the educational experience for those with special needs and building essential skills in literacy and numeracy for academic and daily life.
Our sessions are crafted to be both productive and enjoyable. We use evidence-based programs, tailored to each individual’s needs, and the joyful presence of our therapy dog adds an extra layer of motivation and engagement.
This approach transforms learning challenges into fun, interactive activities, maintaining high levels of engagement and fostering a positive attitude towards learning and personal development.
Whether it’s working on therapy homework or building foundational skills, our goal is to ensure a delightful and empowering educational journey for all individuals.
Our Early Childhood Intervention service embraces a holistic approach that focuses on the young child’s needs within the family context.
We work closely with families of children up to 9 years old to design interventions that not only resonate with the family’s needs but also complement the objectives set by the child’s Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and Psychologist.
Whether incorporating the joyful presence of a therapy dog or not, our methods are flexible and responsive, ensuring that each child receives the support they need to thrive in their early developmental stages. Through collaborative planning and execution, we aim to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and growth.
For the Breeder: We will support you in the early weeks – giving activities to support the puppies development.
The puppies arrive when weaned (between 6 & 8 weeks of age) to continue character building and training.
Each puppy is trained in a way that addresses their specific personality, considering their strengths and struggles.
Join us in a journey of learning and development as our Learning Specialist, alongside the therapy dogs, guide you towards achieving your goals with their intuitive presence and consistent support.
