Empathy Animals CIC

25/03/2026

We know there are many of you practising and working hard with your TDT UK/ Empathy Animal certified school dogs and are very deserving of The National School Dog Alliance - NSDA UK School Dog of the Year Award 2026. The deadline is looming for applications so please let your school know to apply. School winners receive a trip to the Houses of Parliament for a special celebration tea hosted by ITV newsreader Lucrezia Millarini along with her dog Milo

Link to the application is in the first comment! Don't miss out everyone! 🐾💜🩵🐾

It's time to celebrate the dogs who make learning brighter, calmer & happier! Applications now open for The UK School Dog of the Year Competition! Hosted by the National School Dog Alliance (NSDA) & Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe, in partnership with the All‑Party Parliamentary Dog Adviso...

17/03/2026

"💖 Inspiring Acts of Kindness - wonderful story to follow! 💖 Okehampton School in Devon has opened its doors to Promise School students after their own school was destoyed in a devastating fire. Okehampton Scool held an Empathy Day, Sweep our Empathy Animal and her guardian Diane led special assemblies, emphasizing the power of empathy and kindness. Okehampton students created heartfelt cards, songs, a sunshine box and bunting to warmly welcome their new classmates. The school's mental health ambassadors, wearing their distinctive blue tabards, were introduced ready to support everyone on the playground. We're so proud of Sweep and Diane's role in the school Empathy System, highlighting these remarkable acts of kindness. We do hope Promise School will be rebuilt even stronger, and that students will cherish their time and enjoy spending time with Sweep and Diane at their new temporary base at the fabulous Okehampton Primary School. 🌈 🐾💜 "

01/03/2026

Our dear Empathy Animal Sweep says:
Happy St David's Day....
Diolch yn fawr iawn Sweep 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

17/02/2026

13/02/2026

To any of our certified Therapy Dog Training UK and Empathy Animals partnerships who are working in a school -would you like to apply for School Dog of the Year 2026? We also have some BBC Media interest for around the Manchester/Derbyshire area if you are also interested in possibly taking part in that as well, please email me on [email protected]

30/01/2026

It isn’t JUST Therapy Dogs that help our mental health. Owning a dog is such a rewarding experience for everyone! Here are some of the reasons why owning or being around a dog can benefit our mental health

15/01/2026

Watch Zac having fun while learning how to go to his bed or mat.

Send to mat is an important safety consideration for both your dog and clients when training canine assisted therapy interventions. The reassurance that your dog will remain on his mat in any situation especially in an emergency keeps everyone involved feeling safe and secure.

Full demonstrations are available in our courses.


UK- Foundation Training for Assistance Dogs

24/12/2025

Happy Christmas everyone...with love from Carol and Sarah xx🎄☃️🎅