Working like a dog
Animals, labour and living together
Date & time
30 October 2025 | 10.30-14.00
Event format
Attend event in person
Event type
Participatory interactive event
Event topic
Our working lives
Audience
Children & families
Academic discipline
Economic and social history, Social anthropology
Venue
What's on offer?
Join Chata the golden retriever for a fun, hands-on family workshop exploring the lives of working animals and what it means to work, care and live together. Designed for children aged 5-13 (and their adults!), this interactive session includes Q&A, storytelling, drawing and imagining what kind of worker Chata might be at the People’s History Museum. Discover how animals contribute to human lives - from therapy dogs and guide animals to mascots and companions - and explore fairness, value and inclusion in playful, creative ways.
What's it about?
A dogs-eye view of work inspired by academic research at Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester.
Who's leading the event?
Dr. Helen Wadham at Manchester Metropolitan University and Dr. Maisie Tomlinson at The University of Manchester.
Open to
Suitable for ages 5-13 (under 16s must have an accompanying adult).
Of particular interest to
Families and children who like dogs.
Scheduling information
This event will be delivered twice on Thursday, 30 October:
- 10.30am - 11.30am
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
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