‘Our school dogs make us all smile’ - Kerry school's service dogs help calm students’ anxiety

The addition of two autism service dogs at a secondary school in Co Kerry has helped to calm students’ anxiety, soothe emotional difficulties, and make the school day more enjoyable for staff and students.

That’s according to teacher Deirdre Prendergast, who says the addition of poodle-crosses Fifi and Bosco at Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine has become a “true success story” for the school in Kenmare.