Meet Lucy, our Therapy Dog

We would like to introduce everyone to another staff member of the school community, Lucy. A beautiful, gentle Cavoodle dog.  Lucy belongs to Chris Porter, who is part of our Education Support Team working in the 5/6 classrooms.  Chris and Lucy have spent much time training on how to be a therapy support dog in a classroom learning environment.

Lucy is working on the following areas so that she is ready to be a Therapy Dog in our school

• Formal obedience training
  • Obedience commands
• Canine good behaviour shaping and canine cognitive tonal conditioning
  • Manners and communication
  • Separation confidence
• Socialisation and drives assessment
  • Response to environment and equipment
  • Interaction with dogs & other animals
• Simulations, scenarios, and response to people
  • Interaction with people
  • Inappropriate handling
  • Control under competing demands

Lucy has continued to shine in her role as emotional support for our students and will continue to visit classrooms and be present with students if they feel anxious and are keen for her company. 

Due to her title, Lucy is exempt from the school policy regarding ‘dogs are not allowed beyond the school gates.’

We hope you will be able to see Lucy in action over the next few years and we know you will support her in taking care of our kids.

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