Our owner Jessica sometimes brings her Cavapoochon dog into nursery – A Cavapoochon in a cross between a toy poodle, Bichon and King Charles Cavalier. He is known as a hypoallergic dog meaning he does not malt and is therefore great for allergies. He is known as a very calm breed who is excellent with children. Humphrey also lives at home with Jessica’s 3 children. There are many benefits to having a nursery dog visit these include:

• A calming effect on children. This can be particularly helpful with children with behavioural or learning difficulties

• Encouraging expression and participation in more withdrawn children

• Fostering a sense of responsibility

• Motivating children to think and learn, as most have a high interest of natural curiosity and interest for the enjoyment of animals

• Teaching children to nurture and respect life

• Helping children build confidence in areas

Some questions you may have?

Is Humphrey safe to be around the children?

‘’Humphrey will always be under strict supervision during any contact with the children, he is fully trained and has also completed KAD training (kids and dogs) his temperament is very calm and he is use to children and being handled’’

Is he vaccinated and up to date with all his treatments?

‘’Humphrey is fully vaccinated and treated for fleas and wormed on a pet plan, he sees the vet regularly for check ups’’

Is Humphrey a therapy dog?

‘’We would like Humphrey to be trained as a therapy dog in time, therapy dogs are great for children’’

What food does Humphrey eat?

‘’Humphrey is on butternut box food, this is not a raw food diet’’

What does Humphrey do at nursery?

‘’Humphrey spends most of his time in the nursery office, but he enjoys joining the children for stories, walks and to help calm children down ‘’

Children say:

‘’I like to sing a song for him’’

‘’ he is so fluffy’’

‘’I love Humphrey, I miss him when he is not here’’

‘’I think he is really soft’’