Testimonials

 "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 & Language Therapist

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

“Caroline has provided Therapeutic animal assisted services to our members at Headway SELNWK, both as part of group and 1:1 interventions.

Our members have benefitted hugely, physically, emotionally, cognitively and socially; they have met their goals, and achieved so much more, from her targeted therapeutic support.

Caroline is warm, empathic and professional and I cannot recommend her service enough."

-Tracey Allport

Clinical Lead, Headway SELNWK

"I would rate the games with the dogs more than 10 out of 10...it was fantastic and I really enjoyed it".  

- Member of Headway SELNWK  

“My son is autistic and highly anxious about entering and attending school. He found it hard to leave his 'safe place' in the school library.  

Since working with Dogs Do Therapy, he has been able to leave the library with Sam and Caroline and access the playground to participate in sensory and social activities with a friend.  

After Sam has left school, my son has been able to stay in school for longer hours after this period of being more at ease." 

- S. L. (parent) 

“Playing with the dogs helps my son with his anxiety and significant sensory needs; he is always much calmer and happier afterwards. 

He loves to teach the dogs tricks, which really helps with his self-esteem and concentration.  

He really looks forward to his sessions with Caroline and the dogs.” 

– L.P. (parent) 

"I really liked the fact that Caroline and the dog were very flexible about where the sessions happened. 

Caroline always brought a lot of nice things to play with the dog, it was always fun. 

The sessions helped me understand dogs a bit more. I just enjoy being with the dogs. I find it calming." 

- L.A., age 11

"Caroline and Sam have made a remarkable impact in supporting my child. Sam really motivates him to get out of the family home and explore his local area. Sam gives him the sense of responsibility and calmness; the sessions positively benefit his mental health. After his sessions, he is often uplifted and ready to do something further with his day. Sam gives him a sense of purpose and I am grateful to him and Caroline.

Furthermore, Caroline has a very calming approach, she has developed a positive therapeutic relationship with my child and he feels comfortable to be in her presence."

- A.M. (parent)