Wellbeing Support
A Gentle Way to Help Children Feel Safe, Settled and Calm
Berty the Breathing Dog is designed to give children a calming sensory experience they can hold close when they are feeling anxious, unsettled or overwhelmed. In a busy classroom or nurture space, Berty can help create a quiet moment of reassurance through guided breathing, comforting weight, warmth and a soft cuddly design.
How Berty Can Help
Support for Anxiety, Regulation and Calm
Many children benefit from simple, physical strategies that help them slow down and reconnect with their breathing. Berty encourages this naturally. By cuddling the dog and following its breathing rhythm, pupils can focus on something steady and soothing, helping them regulate their own breathing and reduce feelings of stress or panic.
- Encourages slower, calmer breathing
- Can help reduce anxious feelings and emotional overload
- Provides comfort during transitions, worry or overwhelm
- Useful in classrooms, nurture rooms, wellbeing spaces and SEN settings
3 Breathing Modes
Different Modes for Different Moments
Berty includes three breathing modes, allowing adults to choose the most suitable rhythm for the child and situation. This makes Berty a flexible tool for quiet time, calming routines or emotional regulation support during the school day.
- Rest Mode – a gentle breathing rhythm for quiet comfort and relaxation
- Deep Breathing Mode – supports deeper, more deliberate breathing patterns
- Calming Breathing Mode – encourages a soothing breathing cycle often associated with calm and mindfulness
Weighted Comfort
850g of Reassuring Pressure Stimulation
Berty is weighted at 850g, giving children a sense of grounding and comfort when held. This gentle weighted pressure stimulation can help some pupils feel more secure, particularly when they are anxious, dysregulated or in need of sensory reassurance.
Warmth and Softness
A Heated Tummy and a Soft Cuddly Feel
Berty’s heated tummy adds another layer of comfort, while the soft fabric makes it pleasant to cuddle and hold close. Together, these features can help create a nurturing and soothing sensory experience for children who need help settling.
- Soft plush feel for cuddle comfort
- Heated tummy for warmth and reassurance
- A calming companion that feels safe and familiar
Rechargeable and Practical
USB Rechargeable for Daily School Use
Berty is fully rechargeable using a USB charger, making it easy to keep ready for regular use in school. Whether used in a classroom, intervention room or pastoral space, it is a practical wellbeing resource that can be incorporated into everyday routines.
Ideal For
Schools, SEN Support and Wellbeing Spaces
Berty can be used to support pupils who may need help with anxiety, self-regulation, emotional wellbeing or sensory comfort. It can be especially helpful for children with additional needs, though many pupils may benefit from the calming routine it provides.
- Primary schools and nurture provisions
- SEN and sensory support areas
- Pastoral, wellbeing and calm spaces
- Children who benefit from comfort objects and breathing support
UK Supply & Support
Enquire About Berty for Your Setting
We can supply Berty the Breathing Dog to schools and advise on how it may fit within your pastoral, wellbeing or SEN provision.
Email: info@schoolsupplier.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is Berty the Breathing Dog designed to do?
A: Berty is designed to help children feel calmer and more settled through guided breathing, comforting weight, warmth and a soft cuddly feel.
Q: How many breathing modes does Berty have?
A: Berty has three breathing modes: Rest Mode, Deep Breathing Mode and Calming Breathing Mode.
Q: Can Berty help children with anxiety?
A: Berty may help children who feel anxious, overwhelmed or dysregulated by encouraging calm breathing and offering comforting sensory input.
Q: Is Berty weighted?
A: Yes — Berty is weighted at 850g, providing gentle weighted pressure stimulation when cuddled or held.
Q: Does Berty have a heat feature?
A: Yes — Berty has a heated tummy to provide additional warmth and comfort.
Q: How is Berty charged?
A: Berty is fully rechargeable using a USB charger.
Q: Is Berty suitable for schools in the UK?
A: Yes — we can supply Berty to schools across the UK. Email info@schoolsupplier.co.uk.