All About Us
Our Mission
To enrich the lives of school-aged children by integrating animal-assisted wellbeing programs into educational settings. Through partnerships with schools and wellness professionals, we provide children with opportunities to engage with Labrador Retrievers, helping them develop emotional resilience, foster empathy, and manage stress. We are committed to promoting mental health awareness and creating a supportive environment where children can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. We aim to cultivate positive, lasting change in the lives of young learners.
Our Aim
To provide innovative animal-assisted wellbeing programs that foster emotional, social, and cognitive development in school-aged children. By incorporating temperament tested Labrador Retrievers into educational environments, we aim to create safe, nurturing spaces where children can build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and enhance their overall wellbeing. Through compassionate interactions with animals, we strive to promote mental health awareness, reduce stress, and support positive learning outcomes in schools.
A bit more about us
Animal-assisted wellbeing refers to the use of animals to support and improve a person's mental, emotional, and social health. The concept is based on the idea that interacting with animals can have positive effects on a person's overall wellbeing, helping them manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges.
In the context of school-aged children, animal-assisted wellbeing typically involves bringing animals—like dogs, horses, or even small animals—into educational settings to:
Improve Emotional Health: Animals can help children feel calmer, more connected, and supported. They often provide a source of comfort, reduce anxiety, and improve emotional regulation.
Promote Social Skills: Interacting with animals can foster empathy, patience, and communication skills. Children may feel more comfortable expressing themselves or engaging with others in the presence of a calm, non-judgmental animal.
Boost Physical Health: Animal-assisted interactions can reduce stress and lower blood pressure, helping children feel more relaxed and less anxious.
Enhance Cognitive Development: Positive interactions with animals may improve focus, attention, and memory, which can benefit children’s learning and academic performance.
Foster Self-Esteem and Confidence: Building a bond with an animal, and feeling responsible for their care or well-being, can give children a sense of accomplishment and pride.
In short, animal-assisted wellbeing harnesses the natural therapeutic power of animals to support children’s emotional, social, and mental health in a holistic way, promoting a healthy and balanced approach to personal development.