Back in 2011, we welcomed a cute and fluffy 7 week old Newfoundland Puppy that we named Monty into our family home. We already had 3 cocker Spaniels, Molly, Poppy and Bailey, but we very quickly realised that sharing our lives and our home with a giant breed was like nothing we’d ever experienced before. I couldn’t even begin to imagine that a few years later we would have won a host of awards and have a number of successful children's books published.
Despite the success of the books and hundreds of free school visits, we felt that there was so much more we could do. We noticed how the dogs had such a powerful effect on the children that met them, and how they had inspired and motivated the children during and after our visits. We would like to offer more support for children's mental health and education, and offer smaller group sessions where children can benefit from a more tailored experience for their specific needs.