For children who need a reason to step outside.
One to one mentoring with Sasha and Snoop for children who are home educated, anxious, or not in school right now.
How it starts
Slowly, and on your child's terms.
- 1
A letter from Snoop
With his photo, before you meet. Your child gets to know him first.
- 2
A first meeting outside
A quiet park, a quiet time. Snoop on the lead. No pressure to do anything.
- 3
Small steps at their pace
The venue changes over time so nobody depends on one route or one place.
- 4
Handing over
The goal is a child who needs Snoop less, not more. We plan for that from day one.
What sessions look like
Ordinary things, done together.
- Walk and talkSide by side, not face to face. It is easier to talk that way.
- Teaching Snoop a trickYour child holds the clicker. They are the teacher for once.
- Reading to himHe does not correct anyone. He just listens.
- Breathing with himSnoop breathing is a box breath. Four in, hold, four out, hold.
- Being around other peopleOther children look at the dog, not at your child. That takes the pressure off.
- Never a performanceIf a session is a bad day, it is a short walk and a stroke. That still counts.
What it is not
Honest about the edges.
This is not therapy and it is not a diagnosis. It is not a replacement for school, and it does not promise to get anyone back into school. It sits alongside whatever else is already in place for your child, and Sasha works with schools and local authorities where one is involved.
What it is: a calm, patient dog, an experienced mentor, and a reason to try something small today.
Practicalities
Where, how long, how much.
- WhereParks, your home, community spaces. Wherever your child is most comfortable.
- How long45 to 60 minutes. Shorter at the start.
- How oftenWeekly or fortnightly, planned with you.
- CostGuide rate on request, or through a school or local authority arrangement.
Talk to Sasha
Every child is different. Start with a conversation.
