Canine Assisted Social Skills in Education

Canine Assisted Social Skills in Education

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Alternative Provision for students struggling to engage with their education or mental health issues

Sessions are usually run in schools for between 1-6 students
Sessions can be run in different locations so long as they are suitable for the dogs. Services offered are within a 30 min drive of Ely Cambridgeshire

13/08/2026

On Therapy dog Thursday here are a few photos of my second visit this week to in wards G7 and G9 ๐Ÿ• it was lovely to see everyone before it got too hot again this week. Was lovely to see everyone and I loved my cuddles too ๐Ÿพ On , .and.clovers.crew, .thetherapydoodle, , , , , , , .stay.play.allie_mae, , .dog.stryker, , , , , , , , , .the.gsd

11/08/2026

We had a lovely visit to on Monday in Rainbow ๐ŸŒˆ Ward, Critical Care and recovery where we met some wonderful staff, patients and visitors

06/08/2026

Only one visit this week as it was way too hot for me in the heatwave โค๏ธ was great to be back with dad on G7 and G9 and we saw some staff we hadnโ€™t seen for ageโค๏ธ we love visiting the hospital and always get a wonderful reception from everyone we meet

30/07/2026

We had a magical moment this week which breaks all the rules of being a therapy dog ๐Ÿ• therapy dogs are not allowed to lick on visits but sometimes they are just what is needed โค๏ธ walking along the corridor at the hospital the other day and a little boy about three was walking towards us hands full of cars ๐Ÿš™ he squealed with delight and ran over on tip toes to Chance and sat in front of him, Chance then sat down too looking into each otherโ€™s eyes. The little boy leaned forward and said โ€˜Kiss my nose!โ€™ Chance gave one delicate lick on his nose and there were squeals of delight โค๏ธ he then put his cars down and held up his forefinger and said โ€˜Kiss my finger!โ€™ again Chance gave the gentlest lick, He then he held up the forefinger of his other hand and repeated โ€˜Kiss my finger!โ€™ Which Chance did again. The little boy held up his bandaged arm and with a sad voice sad โ€˜Kiss my ouch!โ€™ Very gently Chance placed one more gentle kiss, the little boy leaned forward gave Chance a hug and a kiss on the head picked up his cars and was off running down the corridor calling out โ€˜Thank you! I love you!โ€™ ๐Ÿฅฐ Moments like these stay with you forever

29/07/2026

We hope to see you there โค๏ธ

๐Ÿพ We're delighted to welcome Chance the Therapy Dog back to Feel the Force Day! ๐Ÿพ

Chance was a huge favourite with visitors, volunteers and guests last year, and we're so excited to have him returning. We can't wait for another Chance cuddle!

Therapy dogs like Chance play an important role at our fully inclusive event. Their calm and friendly nature helps people of all ages feel relaxed, safe and welcome. They can reduce anxiety, provide comfort in busy environments, and offer reassurance to anyone who may be feeling overwhelmed.
Dogs are naturally empathetic and attentive, making them wonderful listeners. Spending time with a therapy dog can help children and adults build confidence, improve self-esteem and encourage communication โ€“ often without even realising they're learning and growing.

Whether you need a quiet moment, a friendly face, or simply want to enjoy a cuddle, Chance will be there with a wagging tail and lots of love.

We know he'll once again make our event even more welcoming, inclusive and unforgettable. โค๏ธ๐Ÿถ

28/07/2026

Happiness is visiting my happy place and meeting all the wonderful people that I meet ๐Ÿฅฐ some are old friends and some are new friends but there are always lots of smiles ๐Ÿ™‚ oh and maybe a few snacks (no bananas were hurt during this visit ๐ŸŒ

26/07/2026

We are so proud to be part of the 52 weeks of Acts of Kindness. We are week 16 and have had a difficult few months recently. During this time we have really appreciated our friends and families support ๐Ÿฅฐ I am not used to being with anyone except Mom but recently there have been a few occasions when we had to be apart during the day and a few evenings too ๐Ÿ˜ข Beverly has been so kind and spent time helping me settle and keeping me happy so we wanted to do something for her in return โค๏ธ she is settling up a pet care service and we are going to surprise her with a voucher for a Pet First Aid Course which will help her with her new clients. We will put up another post later in the week when we give her her present ๐ŸŽ one act of kindness deserves another in return ๐Ÿ• she is an amazing photographer too as you can see

23/05/2026

We lost Tigger far to soon to this dreadful disease and we are trying to raise some money towards the research to fight canine cancer ๐Ÿพ could you help us and our friend with a small donation towards this wonderful charity? Too many of our dogs are lost every year to this dreadful disease and we need to find a cure ๐Ÿ•

22/05/2026

Thatโ€™s a wrap for another half term ๐Ÿ• I had a wonderful morning in school working with students and also being groomed (may have had a nap!) ๐Ÿ’ค everyone loved my new bandana which is something very dear to me BE KIND after all kindness is free and is priceless ๐Ÿ’™

21/05/2026

On therapy dog Thursday I have been working with a number of students to help them manage their time in school and college ๐Ÿ’™ I love playing the cups game especially with students who donโ€™t always interact or speak ๐Ÿพ I tried really hard not to look ๐Ÿ‘€ but you canโ€™t stop my nose working so after all that time trying to fool me I went straight to it ๐Ÿ• ๐Ÿ• , .and.clovers.crew, .thetherapydoodle, , , , , , , .stay.play.allie_mae, , .dog.stryker, , , , , , , , , .the.gsd @

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