CAL Dogs Making it a Little Less Blue this ‘Blue Monday’
How not to be blue on Blue Monday The third Monday of every January has named ‘Blue Monday’; the theory behind this is that this time of year is when it is cold, the fun of Christmas has been and gone, and it seems a long time until the school holidays and sunshine....
Christmas
Christmas can be tricky for many, here are a few helpful strategies to help this festive period. Written by Cal Practitioner Adeline Pilfold Not everyone looks forward to Christmas. For some Christmas is a difficult time.For those living in poverty, Christmas is a...
Anti bullying week 2024
This year the theme for anti-bullying week is Choose Respect. The focus is on empowering children and young people to not resort to bullying, even when they disagree, and for adults to be reminded of their vital role to lead by example. During the week, children and...
World Mental Health Day 2024
World Mental Health day is celebrated on 10th October every year, and this year the theme is “it’s time to prioritise mental health in the work place”. I feel truly blessed that I am able to take my dog to work with me everyday. She provides me with support and...
Paws for Stress Relief: How School Dogs Help Alleviate Exam Stress”
In the bustling world of academia, where exams and deadlines often loom large, students can find themselves navigating through a labyrinth of stress and anxiety. However, in recent years, an unexpected ally has emerged in the fight against academic pressure: school...
Animal Stars Awards
We are delighted to announce we have been nominated for several categories in the Animal Stars Awards. We know that all of our teams are superstars making a massive difference every to hundreds of children and we are so proud of each and every one of them. We wish all...
Celebrating 10 years of Canine Assisted Learning
We are so excited to enter 2024, a milestone year for CAL as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. It has been an incredible 10 years; what started as a dream and vision by our founder Vickie alongside her dog Lilly has led us to be the leaders of animal assisted...
Rhubarb Appears in Rankins Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery
It has been a very exciting few weeks for school dog Rhubarb and handler Zoe, who are an affiliate team at Nescot College in Epsom. Rhubarb was selected as one of 10 different dogs with jobs to be photographed by Rankin as part of an exhibition at the Saatchi gallery...
Why All School Dogs Should Have Regular in Person Assessments
School dogs can have an incredible impact on the wellbeing of young people at school however in order for a school dog to thrive their wellbeing needs to be paramount. The job of a school dog can be a tough one with constant exposure to high stimuli which can have a...
