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Compassion in the Classroom: Animal Welfare Workshops

byOh My DawgVisit center in HSR Layout; Drives & camps across BengaluruStarts from₹7,500 Per SessionView full gallery

I bring my background in psychology and my deep love for our Indies into Bengaluru schools to teach kids about kindness. These workshops aren't just about animals; they're about building a more compassionate, emotionally resilient generation, one school at a time.

A wide view of our workshop at Lawrence High School. It's amazing to see so many students engaged and eager to learn about animal welfare. Change starts with education, and these children are the future.

A student from Samarthanam School for specially abled children interacting with my dog, Miney. This session on positive reinforcement shows how kindness and reward based training can build a beautiful bond.

At the end of our workshop, we all chant "Adopt, Don't Shop" together. Hearing these students embrace the message of adopting Indies and being kind to our 'beedhi naayi' is incredibly powerful.

Here I am with Miney, demonstrating how to safely approach and feed a community dog. Teaching children to read a dog's body language is one of the most important lessons for preventing fear and bites.

During a Q&A session, a student shares her experience with feeding street dogs. These discussions are so valuable, as they allow us to address real life situations and concerns the children have.

A proud moment for me and my team at Samarthanam School. We were there to talk about animal care and its connection to mental health for children. It's an honor to bring this message to such bright and wonderful students.

Students at our workshop watching a presentation. We use a mix of visuals, videos, and live demonstrations to make the sessions engaging and impactful.

Another angle of our interactive session at Lawrence High School. Having a real dog like Miney in the workshop helps children connect with the topic on a much deeper, more personal level.

A student bravely steps up to ask a question during our workshop. We encourage curiosity and open dialogue, creating a safe space for children to share their thoughts and fears about animals.

A close up of me and Miney during the presentation. The slide behind us talks about respecting an animal's space, a key takeaway from our compassion workshops.

About Compassion in the Classroom: Our School Workshops

These sessions go far beyond simple talks. Whether we are decoding tail wags with a live therapy dog or role-playing safe, calm approaches to street animals, I anchor every lesson in real-world safety and empathy. We don't just talk about being kind; we show children how to read an animal's body language and explain why that bond is so vital for their own mental well-being.

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Visit center in HSR Layout; Drives & camps across BengaluruStarts from ₹7,500 Per Session

I'm Sneha. I spent years as a psychotherapist before I realized my true purpose was animal advocacy. My work with schools is how I pass on the stability and joy I found with my own rescues to the next generation.

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