Dogs Do Therapy

16/10/2025

Another fun session of Animal-Assisted Activities at Inspire Day Centre. Great team work shown in setting up the dog puzzle, and Sam had a great time sniffing out the hidden treats.

07/10/2025

Introducing Elvis, our newest recruit! With a nose for sniffing out treats and a love of attention, he is sure to make a wonderful addition to our team.

29/09/2025

“Caroline and her team of dogs and volunteers provided animal-assisted therapy to people with brain injury on our neuro-rehab unit- and they absolutely loved it! Therapy with Sam or Rio really motivated them to work on their physical, communication, and sensory goals in a fun, interesting, and relevant way. Everyone always looked forward to their sessions with Caroline and felt uplifted after working with the dogs.” Simon Grobler- Consultant Speech and Language Therapist, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

24/09/2025

Another great session at the Inspire Day Centre in Bexleyheath this morning. Activities included carrying out a health check for Rio and putting together dog puzzles with treats for Callie and Rio to sniff out. Great team work shown by all members and lots of fun had by all! 😀

21/09/2025

21/09/2025

Our talented new client is doing so well learning the hand signals to give Sam when asking him to ‘sit’, ‘down’, ‘wait’ and ‘middle’. Dogs respond very well to this form of visual communication.

21/09/2025

Nothing’s better to lift your mood. 💙🧡 Stroking a dog releases serotonin and oxytocin (the good chemicals) not only in our brains, but in the dog’s too. A win-win!

18/07/2025

Happy 6th Birthday Sam! He has brought so much joy and happiness over the last 6 years. He has helped- and continues to help - so many. 🌟❤️

07/07/2025

Sam waiting patiently to find the treats being hidden in this dog puzzle. These puzzles can be great to help clients work on their fine motor skills, co-ordination, memory, and attention goals (to name just a few!) The best bit, of course, is then watching Sam enjoy sniffing them out 😁.

13/06/2025

11/06/2025

Rachel, Callie and I were invited to attend the Bexley Unpaid Carers Event today. It was fantastic to meet carers, as well as representatives of some of the other services that are available to people with disabilities in Bexley.