ABOUT UNDERDOG INTERNATIONAL
We are a unique charity that aims to positively impact one million children and dogs by 2025. We work on global projects to encourage kindness, empathy, resilience and confidence. Creating compassion and joy - one dog, one child at a time.
New webinar series - catch up on ones you’ve missed!
Welcome to 'Understanding Underdogs', our free webinar series! Discover practical wisdom from experienced behaviorists, transforming you into the ultimate dog whisperer! Explore three recent webinar recordings below and stay tuned for upcoming sessions in 2024.
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What we do
SUPPORTING LOCAL CULTURES
Helping children understand the importance of animals.
Education is one of the most essential elements of a comprehensive approach to changing behaviour. As human behaviour is a highly influential factor in how animals are treated, we believe that the future of animal welfare lies with younger generations showing compassion and understanding.
TAKE DOGS TO SCHOOLS
Our therapy dogs change lives, helping children become more confident.
We run a specialist ‘Dogs in Schools’ programme across the UK, providing trained approved dogs for visits to local schools. Sciefitic studies have proven that children (especially those with SEND) feel more confident, less anxious, and able to improve learning with regular interactions with therapy dogs.
RESCUE & REHOME DOGS
Growing up with a dog creates invaluable bonds and lessons.
Dogs have a special place in the hearts of many adults and children. If well trained and supervised, dogs provide many valuable lessons and benefits to children. Find out five great reasons dogs are super companions for kids as they grow up together.
GREAT BRITISH BARK OFF
Join the event of the year for kids and schools!
Each year we organise an amazing week of activities for school children across the UK. So far, over 300,000 children have taken part since 2021. The week of dog-related activities takes part during June each year and support children’s emotional development and well-being through interactions with dogs.
Our impact
Saving dogs from China meat trade
In China alone, over 10 million dogs are slaughtered each year for the dog meat trade. Dogs of all breeds, many of them family pets still wearing their collars, are snatched from the streets and sold for meat. Since Underdog International launched, we have been committed to doing our small part to end this cruel trade.
Working in collaboration with our partners on the ground in China, we have successfully rehomed over 100 dogs from the meat trade since 2019.