Canine-Assisted Educational Support
​and School Therapy Dogs

At NEAT Dogs​ we believe in the profound impact that assistance and therapy dogs have on the educational journey of children and students.

Our mission is to bring support, comfort and joy to primary and secondary schools across the UK through the unique bond between humans and dogs.

Benefits of Therapy Dogs in Schools

• Increase in school attendance
  
• Improved pupil confidence / reduction in pupil anxiety
• Improved motivation to learn
• Enhanced relationships with peers and teachers
• Increased expression of feelings and ability to enter into more trusting relationships
• Increased social skills and self-esteem
• Increased teacher and staff morale
  

Our Services

• Provision of trained Therapy Dogs and handlers to support groups, classes or individuals
• Reading, speech and literacy assistance
• ​​Mathematics support programme
• Exam day stress reduction
• Teacher and Education Assistant support
• Provision of deep-tissue pressure to encourage emotional self-regulation
• Uniquely, in order to increase student's ability to learn or function within an educational setting, we can provide Therapist-led Individualised Canine-Assisted Therapy for a wide range of disabilities and health conditions.  Please speak with our team to discuss this vital work further.
  

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Why Choose Us?

Fully Qualified Handlers
Our team consists of fully qualified, experienced handlers who are passionate about the well-being of both their dogs and the children they support. They ensure that every interaction is safe, positive, and impactful.

Proven Impact
Studies have shown that therapy dogs can significantly improve students’ emotional well-being and academic performance. Our programmes are designed to harness these benefits, making a real difference in the lives of students.

Flexible Programmes
We understand that every school is unique as is every pupil within it. That’s why we offer flexible programmes that can be customized to fit the specific needs and schedules of your institution.

Join Us

We invite schools, educators, and partners who share our vision of transforming educational environments through the power of therapy dogs to book a free consultation with one of our coordinators. Together, we will create an even more supportive, engaging, and compassionate educational landscape for all students.