20th January 2025 | Canine Assisted Learning
How not to be blue on Blue Monday The third Monday of every January has named ‘Blue Monday’; the theory behind this is that this time of year is when it is cold, the fun of Christmas has been and gone, and it seems a long time until the school holidays and sunshine.... 
23rd December 2024 | Canine Assisted Learning, Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Health
Christmas can be tricky for many, here are a few helpful strategies to help this festive period. Written by Cal Practitioner Adeline Pilfold Not everyone looks forward to Christmas. For some Christmas is a difficult time.For those living in poverty, Christmas is a... 
10th October 2024 | Canine Assisted Learning, Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Health, Schools
World Mental Health day is celebrated on 10th October every year, and this year the theme is “it’s time to prioritise mental health in the work place”. I feel truly blessed that I am able to take my dog to work with me everyday. She provides me with support and... 
30th April 2024 | Canine Assisted Learning
In the bustling world of academia, where exams and deadlines often loom large, students can find themselves navigating through a labyrinth of stress and anxiety. However, in recent years, an unexpected ally has emerged in the fight against academic pressure: school... 
13th December 2023 | Canine Assisted Learning
It has been a very exciting few weeks for school dog Rhubarb and handler Zoe, who are an affiliate team at Nescot College in Epsom. Rhubarb was selected as one of 10 different dogs with jobs to be photographed by Rankin as part of an exhibition at the Saatchi gallery... 
28th November 2023 | Canine Assisted Learning, Uncategorized
School dogs can have an incredible impact on the wellbeing of young people at school however in order for a school dog to thrive their wellbeing needs to be paramount. The job of a school dog can be a tough one with constant exposure to high stimuli which can have a...