We have a lovely school dog. 

Some of the benefits of having a school dog, according to research, are:

• They can have a calming effect on pupils, particularly those with behavioural or learning difficulties.
• They help improve behaviour and concentration, reduce stress and improve self-esteem.
• They encourage expression and participation in more withdrawn children.
• They foster a sense of responsibility.
• They can increase enthusiasm for, and enjoyment of, animals which motivates children to think and learn.
• They encourage respect and thereby improve pupils' relationships with each other, parents and teachers.
• They help to teach children to nurture and respect life.
• They help children build confidence in reading.

Most of all, we hope that, through regular contact with our school dogs, our children will gain from their relationship and have friends for life!

Max is a Cavapoochon and he is three years old.  Max lives with Mrs Chambers and her two daughters.  Max LOVES people and will always be keen to say hello to visitors.  He loves being stroked and sat with and read to.

Max is fully licenced to work in schools with The Dog Mentor.  

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To find out more about The Dog Mentor, please visit here: The Dog Mentor Website.

Even when Max is not in school, our children like to look after our 'Mini Max' teddies...

Risk Assessments for Dogs in School

Max

Max is trained, and has been assessed as being suitable to be in school, by 'The Dog Mentor'.  The Dog Mentor have provided this Risk Assessment specifically for Max.