School Therapy Dog

Here at Finch Woods Academy we have a school therapy dog, Sonny, who’s presence in school has many benefits:

•Helping to calm pupils down and turn around emotions when displaying low mood, anxiety or challenging behaviour.
Able to take part in Literacy lessons as part of the Bark2read scheme, pupils can read to the dog without feeling self conscious.
Used as a reward for pupils to walk and play with him.
Interact with the dog and develop social skills, patience and empathy and an appreciation of animals.
Pupils can take part in obedience training , dog handling and dog agility sessions.
Make the school day and curriculum more engaging and in turn improve attendance.

Rescued from Cheshire Dogs home in February 2017. For more information on Cheshire Dogs home please visit www.dogshome.net
4 years old, lovely friendly temperament.
Taking obedience classes and assessment to be certified therapy dog. For more information about therapy dogs please visit www.pets4homes.co.uk/pet-advice/all-about-therapy-dogs
Parents have been informed, and there is a risk assessment and full insurance in place.