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Canine Therapy

Nua’s Mobile Canine Therapy delivers a structured, professionally facilitated service using purposeful interaction with our trained therapy dog to support calm, connection, and emotional wellbeing.
 

Each session is tailored to the needs of the individual or group, supporting communication, behaviour, and engagement through structured, goal-focused activity.
 

The service is delivered across homes, residential settings, schools, and community environments, enabling individuals to engage in a familiar, low-pressure setting.
 

Our approach supports meaningful participation, builds confidence, and reinforces outcomes aligned with each individual’s Personal Plan.

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Canine Therapy involves structured, guided interaction between an individual, a trained therapy dog, and a handler, delivered alongside existing supports.

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At Nua Healthcare, sessions are designed to complement therapeutic interventions already in place, enhancing engagement in a way that feels natural and accessible.

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Our Mobile Canine Therapy supports individuals to:

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  • Engage socially through shared, meaningful interaction

  • Develop communication in a relaxed, low-pressure environment

  • Regulate emotions, reducing anxiety and promoting calm

  • Build confidence and independence through consistent, positive experiences

  • Progress personal goals, reinforcing outcomes within Individual Personal Plans

Canine Therapy may be helpful for individuals who experience anxiety, sensory sensitivities, challenges with communication or social interaction, low motivation, or difficulties engaging in daily routines.

Before beginning, we complete a brief referral and suitability process to ensure that the environment, participant, and Therapy Dog are all well-matched and safe. We then work collaboratively with families, schools, and support teams to design sessions that align with therapeutic or educational goals.

Speak With Our Team

Our Canine Therapy Service offers meaningful, person-centred support through therapeutic interaction, connection and engagement. If you would like to find out more about the service or discuss how we may be able to help, our team would love to hear from you.

Get in touch by phone or email and we’ll direct your enquiry to the right person.

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