Meet Winnie the Wellbeing Dog

Published by Dulwich Prep & Senior on Tuesday 3rd of February 2026

Our dog-assisted wellbeing sessions are thoughtfully designed to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing in a calm, nurturing setting. Spending time with trained wellbeing dogs can help reduce stress and anxiety, encourage emotional regulation, and promote positive social interaction. Many boys also find that these sessions support focus, confidence, and a greater sense of safety, helping them feel settled, supported, and ready to learn.

Winnie, our wonderful wellbeing whippet, is calm, gentle and instinctively reassuring. In the Wellbeing Suite, she offers the boys steady companionship, unconditional affection and a playful warmth that can make a real difference to how they feel during the school day.

Key Pupil Benefits

• A calming, reassuring presence that can reduce stress and worry


• Support for emotional regulation and resilience


• Encouragement of positive peer interaction and communication


• Improved focus and readiness to learn


• A boost to confidence through gentle, non-judgemental companionship