Full Description
When Highfurlong School welcomed their new school dog, Doodles, they couldn't have imagined the many ways in which he would change school life for the better.
From helping to cheer up an upset child to developing a sense of collective responsibility, the benefits both to pupils' learning and social and emotional wellbeing have been significant and surprising.
Packed with heartwarming stories, amusing anecdotes and useful insights, this is essential reading for teachers and school management thinking about including a school dog on their 'staff'.
Contents
1. The Benefits of Animals as Therapy. 2. The Decision to use a Puppy. 3. Top Tips for Choosing your Puppy. 4. Introducing your Puppy to School. 5. Practical Issues and Finances. 6. The Puppy's Intended Remit in School. 7. Doodles' Success - Extra Curricular. 8. Doodles with the Children - Case Studies. 9. The Unexpected Benefits of Doodles. 10. How Doodles is used in Lessons. 11. Other Therapy Dogs. 12. Mischievous Doodles. 13. Future Plans.
