Students get to hug a pooch and de-stress

This year students at Manchester Metropolitan University are fighting exam stress by petting puppies and dogs in a new collaboration with the Guide Dog Association.

By making a £3.50 donation to the charity, students can spend 15 minutes in a room full of puppies and dogs to cuddle to their hearts content, while they learn all about the inspiring work of the Guide Dog Association. While the students get a lesson in de-stressing, the dogs also benefit from socialising practise - an essential part of their guide dog training.

During a time when university stress levels are a nationwide concern, the university hopes that this initiative will relax students and help them to focus and concentrate on their exams.

At the session, which takes place on 27^th August, the dogs available to cuddle will range from puppies in training, working guide dogs and retired pooches.

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