Books & Resources
In addition to authoring her own books and sharing her insights through writing, Chris brings a wealth of experience and practical resources that she’s eager to share. These include:
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Therapeutic games and activities designed for families, children, and young people
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Guidance on setting up a K9 Community Café for interested organisations
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Workshops and training packages tailored to your needs
To learn more or access any of these resources, please get in touch with Chris directly.
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Outside of a dog, a book is a (hu)mans best friend
Groucho Marks
I've loved reading and writing for as long as I can remember – one naturally leads to the other. I've also always had a passion for dogs, so what could be better than combining the two by writing about them?
After years of creating training programs, I decided it was time to get more creative – so, welcome to my book page.
Chris
Hounds Who Heal
K9 Connections
The Power of the Human-Canine Bond
You, Me & ADHD
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Hounds Who Heal
After the first five years of running the K9 Project I thought there were a lot of great stories to be told. Stories about both the amazing dogs, and the fabulous people we worked with. So, I wrote my first book!
Hounds Who Heal was generously published by Hubble and Hattie. It tells the stories of the dogs who have worked on the project, as well as the people they have helped. Some of those people have written their own chapters. This was a great honour for me as it is not always easy to tell your own story.
A celebration of both the human and canine spirit
The book is a celebration of both the human and canine spirit and what can happen when we work together in creative ways.
The Power of the Human-Canine Bond
The Power of the Human-Canine Bond- co authored with Marie Yates- (founder of Canine Perspective CIC, Author of the Danni Moore Trilogy, and Social Entrepreneur) is the result of lots of people saying ” I want to do what you do”.
So we thought we’d write a book to help them do just that - but in their own style of course.
We wanted to write a book which would ask all the questions, (and provide a few of the answers) to all the thoughts and queries that run through a busy mind full of exciting ideas.
If you want to run your own social business, and incorporate dogs into your programme- then this book is invaluable in helping you work your way through the process.
K9 Connections
K9 Connections is a beautiful acknowledgement of the bond between people and their dogs – celebrated in story, verse, and photographs.
All the stories and poems were written by people who live in Cambridgeshire, who are visitors to the K9 Cafe, or who are known to The K9 Project.
Beautifully designed by Cara Thurlbourn (of You Me and ADHD fame), with an introduction by Chris, an endorsement by the current Mayor of Ely (Michael Rouse) and an outpouring of love and creativity from the contributors.
To purchase this book, please get in touch.
You, Me & ADHD
Written by Izzy Dog, a very clever dog who herself has ADHD, the book can be used in both home and education settings. You, Me and ADHD contains a combination of tried and tested activities and exercises, designed to help young people with ADHD recognise their special traits and learn how to manage them.
Meet Izzydog!
You, Me and Anxiety is an activity book that will help young people understand and cope with their anxiety.
Written by Izzy Dog and her K9 friends, this book can be used in both home and education settings. You, Me and Anxiety contains a combination of tried and tested activities and exercises, designed to help young people understand what anxiety is and how to cope with it.
The book itself is bright and colourful, and will capture the attention of young readers - while not being too distracting.
"This book is brilliant. Finally something for young children with ADHD to help them identify and feel special. Thank you!"
Parent Review Of 'You Me And ADHD'
“Every so often, there is a book that you find so enjoyable and enthralling that you don’t want it to come to an end. This book is definitely one of those!"
Dogs Monthly
"An easy to read book suitable for both young people and adults, as a teacher I would highly recommend this book. Every classroom should have one."
Special Needs Teacher Review of 'You Me And Anxiety'
If you’ve wondered how to combine your love of dogs with your quest to change the world, then start reading right now.”
Robert Ashton, The Barefoot Entrepreneur