Lilly is my oldest English Shepherd and a fully qualified therapy dog. She is gentle, intuitive, and deeply people-focused. If she could choose anywhere to be, it would be quietly by someone’s side.
Unlike high-energy working sessions on the training field, Lilly’s therapy work is calm, steady, and intentional. She is trained to settle, offer quiet companionship, and respond softly to human emotion. She does not overwhelm, jump up, or demand attention. Instead, she waits, observes, and connects.
Lilly works with:
- Children and young people
- Adults experiencing stress or anxiety
- Individuals who benefit from calm, non-judgemental presence
- Educational or community settings
- Small group wellbeing sessions
Time with Lilly can help regulate the nervous system, lower stress levels, and create space for conversation. For some, simply stroking her and feeling her steady breathing is enough. For others, she becomes a bridge – making communication feel safer and more natural.
All therapy visits are carefully planned. A risk assessment is completed prior to sessions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of both participants and Lilly. Her welfare is always protected, and sessions are structured to ensure she remains happy, relaxed, and willing in her work.
If you are a school, organisation, or individual interested in arranging a visit with Lilly, please get in touch to discuss your needs.