Be More Dog with our Production Apprentice, Annie

During lockdown some of us experienced a negative shift in our mental health, due to the imposed restrictions. This got me curious about how our pets were coping. I wondered whether being cooped up inside while their owners worked from home had a negative impact on their mental wellbeing. Naturally I reached out to Henry, the Blue Peter dog, (his owner, actually) to find if she had noticed any changes.

I wasn’t surprised when she said he was enjoying lockdown. He loved the around the clock attention he was getting, and he was as carefree as he had always been.

I believe we can learn a lot from Henry’s attitude. The impending lockdown can have us concerned about the future, but nobody knows what the future holds. I know this for sure; If we decide to take whatever life throws at us in our stride, we will be happier.

One of the highlights from my apprenticeship has been the confidence I have gained to produce video content for Ariel, BBC online magazine. The skills I have obtained from college and my placement will stand me in good stead when applying for future opportunities.