The Dog Mentor Blog

🐾 Molly Begins Her Dog Mentor Journey in Cardiff! 🧡 While I was in Birmingham, Jenny Sleath was running a course in Cardiff at Baden Powell Primary School. Jenny had a wonderful day working with Rachel Letman and her lovely dog, Molly. It was clear from the start that Molly enjoys engaging with both staff and pupils, making the most of every opportunity to connect with those around her. Jenny said that Molly is another small dog with a huge personality. She has all the qual

🐾 A Great Day with Peaches at Holywell Primary! 🧡 I was at Holywell Primary and Nursery School today with their Dog Mentor Peaches, along with her owner Milly. Peaches is incredibly cute and it was a real pleasure to spend the day together exploring how she will become part of school life. There was such a positive atmosphere around the school and it was wonderful to see the excitement for the journey ahead. It was such a great day and I know Peaches is going to make a huge

🐾 A Great Day with Rocky at Donhead Preparatory School! 🧡 I was at Donhead Preparatory School in Wimbledon today with their Dog Mentor Rocky, along with his owner Catherine and Dog Professionals Celeste and Irina. We had a great day together exploring how Rocky will become part of everyday school life and the positive impact he is going to have across the school community. It was lovely to see the enthusiasm for the programme and the commitment of the team around him. Rocky

🐾 Mavis Begins Her Journey at Wightwick Hall! 🧡 Jenny Sleath was at Wightwick Hall Special School in Wolverhampton today and what a school it is! Jenny received a very warm welcome from both staff and students, making it a really special day from the moment she arrived. Jenny was working with Abbey-Mae, who will be taking up her new role as Deputy Headteacher in September, along with her lovely dog Mavis. Mavis clearly loved her day and thoroughly enjoyed meeting a wide ran

🐾 Back at Pelham Primary with Rupert! 🧡 To round off a great week, I was back at Pelham Primary School to welcome the first of two new Dog Mentor teams. Today it was Head of School Cara with her Dog Mentor Rupert, along with Dog Professional Sam. It was a great day and fantastic to see how much the school has changed and developed over time. The commitment to the programme and the enthusiasm from the team was wonderful to see. I’ll be back in two weeks’ time to welcome thei

🐾 Winnie Joins the Dog Mentor Team at Chetwynd! 🧡 Jenny Sleath was back at Chetwynd Primary School today for her second day, this time working with Winnie and her owner Jodie Marston. Jenny said that Winnie is another dog with a big personality, demonstrating real poise and confidence in her work with both staff and pupils. It was wonderful to see how naturally she engaged with the school community. It was also great to see the school’s original Dog Mentor, Ted, who was tra

🐾 Honey Joins the Team at Chetwynd Junior School! 🧡 Jenny Sleath was also out running a course today, this time at Chetwynd Junior School in Nuneaton for the first of two days welcoming new Dog Mentor teams into the school. The school first joined the programme in 2021, so it was wonderful for us to be back and see how the programme continues to grow. Today Jenny worked with Assistant Headteacher Michelle Wallis and her lovely Cavapoo, Honey. Jenny said that Honey may be sm

🐾 Welcome Reggie to the Dog Mentor Family! 🧡 I was at London Colney Primary School today to welcome Reggie, along with his owner Ella and Dog Professional Emma, to our ever-growing Dog Mentor family. We had a great day exploring all the different ways the Dog Mentor programme will have a huge impact within their lovely school. From supporting individual children to helping create a positive and nurturing environment across the wider school community, there are so many excit

🐾 An Amazing Day with Buddy at The Stonehenge School! 🧡 I was at The Stonehenge School today with their Dog Mentor Buddy, along with his owner Faith and handlers Beccy and Abby. We had an amazing day together and it was wonderful to see the enthusiasm for the programme from everyone involved. Buddy has such a lovely nature and is going to make a real difference within the school community. This is a lovely school with a fantastic team around him and I know Buddy is going to

🐾 Welcoming Tokyo at Horizons Academy! 🧡 I was back again at Horizons Academy today to welcome their newest Dog Mentor, Tokyo, along with his owner Stephanie. We had a great day together and it was lovely to see another Dog Mentor beginning their journey in such a supportive school environment. Tokyo is going to make a fantastic addition to the school community. The perfect end to an amazing term. 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk #TokyoTheDogMentor #TheDogMentor #Education #Wellbe

🐾 Back at Hatfield Community Free School! 🧡 I was back at Hatfield Community Free School today. They joined the programme with their Dog Mentor Bonnie and I was back to train two new Dog Professionals to work alongside her — Sarah and Ami. It was great to be back and catch up with the team there. It’s always so special returning to schools and seeing how the programme continues to grow and develop over time. I’m really looking forward to seeing Bonnie’s impact grow even fur

🐾 A Wonderful Day with Rufus at Field Road Academy! 🧡 I was at Field Road Academy in Walsall today for a wonderful day with their new Dog Mentor Rufus, along with his owner Diane and fellow Dog Professional Chloe. Their school is just lovely and it was a pleasure to spend time with such a welcoming team. Rufus was an absolute superstar throughout the day and it was clear to see the positive impact he is going to have across the school community. 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk #R

🐾 Betsy’s Happiest Ears at Charlton School! 🧡 I was at Charlton School in Telford today with their Dog Mentor Betsy, along with her owner Anna and Dog Professionals Paul, Alain, Claire, Imogen and Sarah. It was a fantastic day and Betsy had the happiest ears I’ve ever seen! She was full of joy and it was lovely to see how she connected with everyone around her. A brilliant day in a great school. 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk #BetsyTheDogMentor #TheDogMentor #Education #Wellbein

🐾 A Special Day with Monty at St Luke’s! 🧡 I was at St Luke’s CE Primary School in Cannock today with their Dog Mentor Monty, who has been part of the programme since 2021 and is now supporting his new school to embed The Dog Mentor approach. It was lovely to spend the day with his owner Shaun and Dog Professionals Yvonne, Karen, Dan and Jill, who are building a fantastic team around him. It was also Monty’s birthday, so of course he had to open his present — a perfect mome

🐾 Jenny Sleath Here — A Lovely Day with Nugget! 🧡 Jenny Sleath here 😊 Today I was in Ynys Môn (Anglesey) working with Bonnie Barrass and her lovely dog, Nugget. Nugget already attends some health care visits and really enjoys meeting such a wide range of people. Bonnie is now hoping to take that work into local schools so Nugget can support even more children through the Dog Mentor programme. Nugget is the perfect Dog Mentor — she is warm and affectionate, but also playful

🐾 Back at Bridgtown Primary with Molly! 🧡 I went back to Bridgtown Primary School in Cannock today to train some new Dog Professionals for their Dog Mentor, Molly. They joined the programme in 2023 and it was great to be back, checking in with the whole team and headteacher Sarah. Molly’s new Dog Professionals are Sam, Ava, Estelle, Nicole, Ollie and Zoe, and it was lovely to see such enthusiasm and commitment to continuing the amazing work already happening in school. It’s

🐾 A Lovely End to the Week at Cleeve Meadow! 🧡 To end the week, I was back again at Cleeve Meadow School in Sidcup to welcome their new Dog Mentor Maggie, along with her owner Kelly and Dog Professionals Emma, Ellie and Jade. It was lovely to be back in this amazing SEN school and see another wonderful Dog Mentor team beginning their journey. It was also great to see the engagement from the wider team, including Tina, their Head of School, and how much support there already

🐾 Milo Is Going to Be Perfect! 🧡 I was at St Paul’s Cray CE Primary School in Orpington today with their Dog Mentor Milo, along with his owner Liz and Dog Professional Charlotte. It was a fantastic day and it was lovely to spend time working through how Milo will become part of school life. He has such a lovely nature and is going to be the perfect Dog Mentor for the children and wider school community. 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk #MiloTheDogMentor #TheDogMentor #Education #W

🐾 A Great Day with Coco at Selling CE Primary! 🧡 I was at Selling CE Primary School near Faversham today with their Dog Mentor Coco, along with her owner Faye and Dog Professional Laura. It was a lovely school and we had a really great day together, exploring how Coco will become part of everyday school life and the positive difference she is going to make for the children and wider school community. 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk #CocoTheDogMentor #TheDogMentor #Education #Well

🐾 A Lovely Day with Kermit at St John and St James! 🧡 I was at St John and St James Primary School in Edmonton today with their Dog Mentor Kermit, along with his owner Patsy and Dog Professionals Jo and Lisa. I had a lovely day and it was wonderful to spend time seeing how Kermit is becoming such an important part of school life. We even had the chance for some photos with a group of children who are working with Kermit, which was a really special moment. It’s clear he is g