Introduction

When Highfurlong School welcomed their new school dog, Doodles, they couldn''t have imagined the many ways in which he would change school life for the better.

From helping to cheer up an upset child to developing a sense of collective responsibility, the benefits both to pupils'' learning and social and emotional wellbeing have been significant and surprising.

Packed with heartwarming stories, amusing anecdotes and useful insights, this is essential reading for teachers and school management thinking about including a school dog on their ''staff''.