Kent College wellbeing dogs - in pictures


  • Mia Holmes, 11, from Kent College, is joined by Ziggy the wellbeing dog during one of her sessions. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Mia Holmes, 11, from Kent College, is joined by Ziggy the wellbeing dog during one of her sessions. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Ziggy and Marshall, two hypoallergenic wellbeing dogs, joined the Kent College Dubai team more than a year ago and are a hit among staff and pupils.
    Ziggy and Marshall, two hypoallergenic wellbeing dogs, joined the Kent College Dubai team more than a year ago and are a hit among staff and pupils.
  • Danny Al Haddadin, 13, plays with Marshall in the school library.
    Danny Al Haddadin, 13, plays with Marshall in the school library.
  • Marshall, left, and Ziggy help pupils during wellbeing walks and one-on-one unstructured play.
    Marshall, left, and Ziggy help pupils during wellbeing walks and one-on-one unstructured play.
  • Maggie Parkin, 11, with Ziggy.
    Maggie Parkin, 11, with Ziggy.
  • Marshall, a Bichon Frise, with his owner Laura Channer, a school counsellor at Kent College.
    Marshall, a Bichon Frise, with his owner Laura Channer, a school counsellor at Kent College.
  • Hind Algaith, 6, plays with Ziggy during a one-on-one session.
    Hind Algaith, 6, plays with Ziggy during a one-on-one session.
  • Pupils Eli Bellini and Tabby Cardew say it boosts morale having a dog in the school.
    Pupils Eli Bellini and Tabby Cardew say it boosts morale having a dog in the school.
  • Evie Hollis, 14, greets Ziggy and Marshall most mornings before she goes to lessons.
    Evie Hollis, 14, greets Ziggy and Marshall most mornings before she goes to lessons.