November 2022 - Dogs for Good

Class: Rainbow Room Year: 2022 - 2023

Mary and Kingsley, her assistance dog, came to visit us from Dogs for Good. Dogs for Good is a charity that:

• trains assistance dogs to help adults and children lead more independent lives, at home and in the community around them.
• provides advice and support to people who want a pet dog that can help them overcome specific challenges within their family.
• trains and supports community dogs and their specialist handlers to work in activity and therapy in communities and schools.

Mary told us all about the amazing things Kingsley does to help her get by each day such as picking things up she may have dropped, opening doors for her, helping to set up her wheelchair and helping her get dressed.

Mary explained that she is unable to use her legs to get around and sometimes her hands don't work very well so she relies on Kingsley to help her out as he is a very special, clever dog!

The children were very happy to spend time with Kingsley; they were allowed to stroke him very gently and watch his special tricks!