Testimonial
What our partners say about us
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What Participants say about us
What really counts is the impact we have on the children and young people we support, here’s what they have to say.
There was a lot less pressure to open up than in 'traditional' therapy, it felt more relaxed and I found myself revealing so much about my life that I never felt comfortable telling someone before. The people who work for this project made me feel so safe and welcome, I would recommend it to anyone
High School PupilBryn Celynnog Comprehensive 
I like that I can say when I am feeling upset about and that we can discuss my emotions. The activitys are fun and I enjoy walking the dog.
High School PupilSt David's Catholic Primary School Swansea 
Enjoyed the feeling of comfort I got, Jake always brought me a sense of ease which helped me talk about any problems that were bothering me
Ex-PupilBryn Celynnog Comprehensive
About how I can talk about my feelings and what’s happend. I used to be sad and not be able to come to school but now I’m better and can help myself when I get anxious. I still talk about what bothers me and can get help from *practitioner* about what to do or why I have really been sad
Primary School PupilOgmore Vale Primary School 
I like going for a walk in the morning. It helps to calm me down when I’m not having a good morning.
High School PupilWhitchurch High School 
I enjoy playing with the dog and speaking about my feelings. I also love playing all the fun games with *practitioner*. It’s helped me feel alot calmer
Primary School PupilNant-y-Parc Primary School 
I like talking about my problems and stroking the dog... and she helps me with my teachers so they can know when I need help.
Primary School PupilYGG Rhosafan 
I like being able to leave the school, walk and talk. It helps get all my feelings out. Which makes me feel better
High School PupilCardiff West Community High School 
I like to take time away from everything else and relax, have time to myself, talk to *practitioner* because she doesn’t judge and always understands and give good advice
High School PupilCroesyceiliog School 
Every time I have a worry or am annoyed or people are being rude, it’s really easy being with *wellbeing dog* and talking about things that have happened.
Primary School PupilAdamsdown Primary School 
I like how you get a break from class and you get to talk about what’s on your mind and you get to walk and play with cute dogs
High School PupilRisca Comprehensive 
I like that I can talk about my feelings and what is going on without being judged. I like knowing I have someone in the school on a Monday who I can go to if I am upset or feeling frustrated
High School PupilPen-y-dre High School 
I like to talk about my feelings and get reassurance with events that have happened.
High School PupilThe John Frost School 
I like being able to do something enjoyable whilst talking to someone about things
High School PupilLlantwit Major School 
I can open up and say whatever I want without being judged
Thank you so much for the support you provide for our pupils.
Primary PupilSt Illtyds RC school Swansea 
Drawing and calming me down when I’m having a bad day.
Primary School PupilTremains Primary School 
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"The Baxter Project is a fantastic program that brings kids and dogs together in such a meaningful way. The walks provide a perfect environment for children to relax, unwind, and open up about their thoughts and feelings. The combination of fresh air, friendly dogs, and supportive conversations really helps boost their confidence and emotional well-being. A wonderful initiative that truly makes a positive difference!"
Darren Perry
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Shams W.Pawel 
The Baxter Project now provides private sessions, expanding our support to include children in residential and foster care.
The Baxter project is an innovative way of working with our young people who find the traditional clinical model of services such as CAMHS difficult to engage with. David O'Driscoll has been fantastic in working with us to transfer his education-based model to a wider population of children in care. Young people such as S are at risk of being labelled as hard to engage, and so will not receive the help they need. David and Baxter have proven that if you deliver support in the right way, you can motivate and engage young people and turn their lives around.
We were inspected last year, and the inspectors were really impressed with the work being gones by David and his team (and of course their dogs!). We can't thank them enough and are happy to recommend the service to other agencies.
We were inspected last year, and the inspectors were really impressed with the work being gones by David and his team (and of course their dogs!). We can't thank them enough and are happy to recommend the service to other agencies.
Scott Ruddock
TACT Director for Health and Education
The Baxter Project was introduced to us when S was in High School and struggling very much with the work and school life generally.
She really loved walking Baxter and enjoyed spending time with the support worker, Jess, who accompanied them. She looked forward to the days she knew she would be walking Baxter and was disappointed if it didn't happen.
When she stopped attending school, she asked if she could keep walking Baxter. Through Social Services and TACT, we were able to arrange sessions with Jess and Baxter.
S has always enjoyed these times - but the most important aspect is the relationship she has built with Jess. She loves to spend time with Jess, walking or going out for a drink and she trusts her and has been able to open up to Jess about her feelings and struggles with life and Jess has been able to talk things through with her and help her.
She is now starting a scheme with Llamau but has asked (we made the request in her CLA Review this week) that she is able to continue working with the Baxter Project.
We can only speak really highly of the Baxter Project, the help that it has given to Sapph and the support and relationship that she now has with Jess.
She really loved walking Baxter and enjoyed spending time with the support worker, Jess, who accompanied them. She looked forward to the days she knew she would be walking Baxter and was disappointed if it didn't happen.
When she stopped attending school, she asked if she could keep walking Baxter. Through Social Services and TACT, we were able to arrange sessions with Jess and Baxter.
S has always enjoyed these times - but the most important aspect is the relationship she has built with Jess. She loves to spend time with Jess, walking or going out for a drink and she trusts her and has been able to open up to Jess about her feelings and struggles with life and Jess has been able to talk things through with her and help her.
She is now starting a scheme with Llamau but has asked (we made the request in her CLA Review this week) that she is able to continue working with the Baxter Project.
We can only speak really highly of the Baxter Project, the help that it has given to Sapph and the support and relationship that she now has with Jess.
Paul and Aly
TACT Foster Carers
he Baxter Project is an incredible initiative! They offer such a unique and thoughtful way for school kids to engage, combining the joy of spending time with dogs and the opportunity to open up and talk. It's clear that the walks are not only fun but also provide a safe, calming space for kids to express themselves and connect with others. Highly recommended for any school looking to support student well-being in a creative and heartwarming way!
Jessica Free School