My assistance dog gave me the confidence to start a PhD

Woman with assistance dog

Source: © M-H Jeeves

When anxiety threatens, Phoenix is on hand to help

I have a constant companion – my assistance dog, Phoenix. He is a golden retriever-poodle cross who has been with me throughout my PhD journey at the QUILL Research Centre, based at Queen’s University Belfast. With him, my life both academically and personally took on a new meaning.