The Dog Mentor Blog

🐾 Back with Baxter at Tulip Academy! 🧡 I spent the day with Baxter and his new Dog Professional Mayelin at Tulip Academy in Spalding today. Baxter originally joined the programme with his sister Bonnie and their owner Kat back in 2023. It was great to be back at Baxter's new school for a catch-up and to take Mayelin through the Dog Professional training. It’s always so rewarding to see Dog Mentors continuing their journey as they move into new settings and support even more

🐾 Baxter Joins Oakwell Rise — and Beyond! 🧡 I was at Oakwell Rise Academy in Barnsley today to welcome their Dog Mentor, Baxter, along with his owner Jessica and handlers Claire, Jayne, Lindsey and Catherine. It was a real pleasure to spend the day with such a committed and enthusiastic team. Baxter will also be supporting children at Victoria Primary Academy, the other school in their cluster, which means his impact will reach even further across the community. It was a fa

🚐 Baxter Tries Out the Dog Mentor Van! 🐾 I was at Lickey Hills Primary School in Birmingham today with Baxter, their lovely Dog Mentor in training. It was great to meet his owner Dave and spend time exploring how Baxter will begin his journey supporting the pupils across the school. The highlight of the day had to be Baxter hopping into the Dog Mentor van for the first time — he looked right at home and ready for adventures ahead! 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk #BaxterTheDogMent