🐾 A Special Return to Heronsbridge School 🧡 Jenny Sleath and I went back to Heronsbridge School in Bridgend today for two very special reasons. First of all, we had the chance to catch up with the fantastic team there and spend time with four of their Dog Mentors — Charlie, Oakleigh, Bernie and Ruby. The school joined the programme in 2021 and seeing the impact they continue to have is truly amazing. They have achieved so much over the last five years and it really is an ab

🐾 Raven Joins the Team at Madginford Primary! 🧡 I was at Madginford Primary School in Bearsted today to welcome their Dog Mentor, Raven, along with her owner Amanda and an amazing group of handlers — Anna, Taylor, Poppy, Tina and Yvette. Raven now has lots of new Dog Professionals to work with and it was wonderful to see the enthusiasm and teamwork already forming around her. An amazing day and the perfect end to the week in a fantastic school. I’m also really looking forwa

🧡 Published — A Huge Milestone for The Dog Mentor 🧡 I’m incredibly proud to share that the research we’ve been working on with the team at the University of Lincoln has now been published in a special edition of the Behavioural Sciences Journal. The special issue is titled “Animal-Assisted Interventions for Neurodivergent Individuals: Advancing Research, Practice, and Well-Being” and to see The Dog Mentor represented in this space is a very special moment. This has been ove

🐾 An Amazing Day with Diego at St Ursula’s! 🧡 I was at St Ursula’s Convent School in Greenwich today with their wonderful Dog Mentor, Diego, along with his owner Ciara and handlers Paul and Karen. Diego was absolutely amazing throughout the day. He was calm, engaged and clearly so connected to his team. It was lovely to see how naturally he moves around the school and how warmly he is received by both staff and students. The school itself is incredible with such a strong se

🐾 A Different Kind of Setting — Welcome Bella! 🧡 It’s the first day back from a fantastic half-term break and I found myself in a very different type of environment today. I was at Prestige Beauty Academy in Faversham to welcome Bella, along with her owner Mary and handler Becky, to The Dog Mentor programme. Mary and her team do incredible work supporting learners of all abilities to discover their confidence and creativity through the art of beauty. It was lovely to spend

🐾 A Great Day at The Springfields Academy! 🧡 I was at The Springfields Academy in Wiltshire today, a wonderful SEN setting, with their Dog Mentor Ruby. It was great to spend the day with her owner James and handlers Nicola, Melissa and Leavinia as they begin their journey together. We had a great day and it was lovely to see how well Ruby connected within the environment. She is going to make such a positive difference across the school community. 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk

🐾 Pippa and Spud Begin Their Dog Mentor Journey! 🧡 Today Jenny Sleath was warmly welcomed at Ogmore Vale Primary School , who hosted training for yoga teacher Dee — founder of Nose To Toes Baby, Toddler and Children's Yoga Classes — and her lovely puppy Pippa , and teacher Natalie with her gorgeous pup, Spud . Both puppies were bundles of fun but are clearly going to be hard-working and committed Dog Mentors. Yoga supporter Pippa has already mastered her downward dog , whil

🐾 A Fantastic Day with Maisie at Old Sarum Primary! 🧡 I was at Old Sarum Primary School today and had such a fantastic day! Their Dog Mentor is Maisie, along with her owner Sarah and handlers Laura and Cat. It was lovely to spend time together exploring how Maisie will support the children and become part of everyday school life. She was absolutely gorgeous and I definitely could have brought Maisie home with me as a friend for Rocket! Such a warm and welcoming school with

🐾 A Brilliant Day with Dudley at The Wavell School! 🧡 I was at The Wavell School in Farnborough today with the wonderful Dudley, along with his owner Emma and handler Morag. It was an absolutely amazing day in a brilliant school and it was lovely to see the enthusiasm for the Dog Mentor programme from everyone involved. Dudley is going to make such a positive difference across the school community. 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk #DudleyTheDogMentor   #TheDogMentor   #Education  

🐾 Finishing the Week with Murphy! 🧡 A great end to the week at Walderslade Primary School today with their Dog Mentor, Murphy, along with his owner Ruth and handler Tara. It was a lovely day in a welcoming school and a perfect way to finish the week. Murphy is going to make a wonderful difference across the school community. 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk #MurphyTheDogMentor   #TheDogMentor   #Education   #Wellbeing   #SchoolSupport

🐾 More Dog Mentors Join Selly Park Girls’ School! 🧡 I went back to Selly Park Girls’ School in Birmingham today. They joined the programme in March 2025 with five Dog Mentors and I was back to welcome another two into their amazing school! Today it was Flopsy with her owner Helen and Ozzy with his owner Laura, along with two new handlers Anne and Siobhan. It was great to catch up with everyone and see the continued enthusiasm for the programme across the school. We even ma

🐾 Jenny Sleath at Plasyfelin Primary School with Ruby Blu! 🧡 While I was in Bolton, Jenny Sleath was welcoming Plasyfelin Primary School in Caerphilly into our amazing Dog Mentor family and it sounds like they had a brilliant day. Jenny said that Ruby Blu is an absolute joy, and it was lovely to hear that she goes to agility classes with her owner Julia too. Jenny also said the staff and children were wonderful, which is always so special to hear when a new Dog Mentor team

🐾 A Very Special Day at 4Pureheart 🧡 I was back at 4Pureheart near Bolton today to work with two young people, Poppy and Kayleigh, and support them in learning how to work alongside their Dog Mentor, Olive. Olive and her owner Gaz joined the programme in 2023 and it was absolutely amazing to be back and see the incredible work Olive is doing. The positive impact she has on everyone she comes into contact with is so clear. Today we worked on lots of the aspects of the progra

🐾 A Fantastic Day at Crowle CE Primary School! 🧡 I was at Crowle CE Primary School in Worcester today to welcome their Dog Mentor, Edie, along with her owner Martina. It was a real pleasure to spend the day together and start exploring how Edie will be introduced into school life and the positive role she will play for both children and staff. I had a fantastic day in a really lovely school and it was wonderful to see the enthusiasm for the programme from the very start. E

🐾 Finishing the Week with Millie at Cadmore End! 🧡 Amazing end to the week at Cadmore End C of E Combined School today to welcome their Dog Mentor, Millie, along with her owner Debbie and handler Julie. It was a really lovely day in a lovely school and it was wonderful to see the enthusiasm for the Dog Mentor programme. Millie is going to make such a positive difference across the school community. 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk #MillieTheDogMentor   #TheDogMentor   #Education  

🐾 Welcome Annie to Surbiton High Girls’ Prep ! 🧡 I was back at Surbiton High Girls’ Prep School today to welcome their new Dog Mentor, Annie, along with her owner Caroline and handler Victoria. It was a real pleasure to spend the day together as we explored how Annie will be introduced into school life and how she’ll support the children across the setting. I had a great day and it was lovely to be back at the school to see the enthusiasm and excitement for the programme. A

🐾 Welcome Inca — and a Lovely Catch-Up with Winnie! 🧡 I was at Wouldham All Saints Church of England Primary School  today to welcome Inca , her owner Caroline  and handler Clare  to our Dog Mentor family. It was such a lovely day and a brilliant start to their journey with the programme. The best bit is that the school also has Winnie , and her owner Vicky (the headteacher)  joined the programme back in 2019 at their previous school  — so it was fantastic to catch up and s

🐾 Finishing the Week with Mabel! 🧡 To finish a great week, I was at Bassingbourn Village College today to welcome their brand new Dog Mentor, Mabel. It was wonderful to spend the day with her owner Lauren, along with handlers Sam and Steph, as they begin their Dog Mentor journey together. It was a really lovely day in a fantastic school, and Mabel is going to make such a positive difference to the whole school community. 🧡 www.thedogmentor.co.uk #MabelTheDogMentor   #TheDo

🐾 Carter’s Journey Continues — Across Two Schools! 🧡 I was at Cromwell Primary Academy today to train some new handlers for their Dog Mentor, Carter. Carter and his owner Louise joined the programme back in May 2025 at Spaldwick Primary School, and it was lovely to be back supporting the next step in his journey. Louise is now the headteacher of both schools, which means Carter will be working across settings. While at Cromwell, he’ll be supported by his handlers Claire, K

🐾 A Fantastic Return to The King’s CofE Academy ! 🧡 I was back at The King’s CofE Academy in Kidsgrove today, a school that joined the programme in September 2022 with their Dog Mentor, Dexter. It was wonderful to return and see how the programme has continued to grow. Joining the school today was Chester, along with his owner Emma and handlers Ashleigh and Sarah. It was a real pleasure to welcome another Dog Mentor into the school community. I had a fantastic day, and it w