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How to Get an Assistance Dog: Your Guide to the Different Routes
An assistance dog can be life-changing, offering independence, confidence, and essential support to people with disabilities or long-term...

Adolescent Dogs
Sep 123 min read


Assistance Dog Temperament Assessments: Is Your Dog Ready?
Before advancing to the higher stages of assistance dog training, every dog in our programme must pass a Temperament Assessment . This...

Adolescent Dogs
Jun 253 min read


🐾 Training an Assistance Dog for a Child Handler: What Every Family Should Know
The idea of a loyal, supportive assistance dog helping a child navigate daily life is a powerful and heart-warming one. For many...

Adolescent Dogs
May 269 min read


Assistance Dog, Emotional Support Dog, or Therapy Dog? Understanding the Differences and the UK Law
In the UK, dogs play an increasingly important role in supporting people’s physical and mental health. But terms like assistance dog ,...

Adolescent Dogs
May 255 min read


Assistance Dog Training FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
Discover answers to the most common questions about our Assistance Dog Training Programme, including costs, suitability, tasks, certification, and how to get started with your dog

Adolescent Dogs
Apr 2213 min read


When to Start Public Access Training with Your Assistance Dog
Public access training is a crucial part of your assistance dog’s journey, but knowing when to start is just as important. Read our blog

Adolescent Dogs
Mar 228 min read


Puppy Assistance Dog: Where to start
Embarking on the journey of training an assistance dog is a rewarding endeavour, and starting with a puppy can be a fantastic way to...

Adolescent Dogs
Feb 1811 min read


The Importance of Building Neutrality in Assistance Dog Socialisation
Socialisation is a critical aspect of raising any dog, but for an assistance dog, it carries an extra layer of importance. When we think...

Adolescent Dogs
Oct 9, 20244 min read


Identifying When Your Dog is Overwhelmed: Signs, Strategies, and Diagnostic Behaviours
As dog owners, we want the best for our four-legged companions, ensuring they are happy, comfortable, and well-balanced in all...

Adolescent Dogs
Oct 7, 20245 min read


Can I Train My Own Assistance Dog? A Comprehensive Guide for Future Handlers
Training your own assistance dog can be an incredibly rewarding journey. For many people with disabilities, these dogs become...

Adolescent Dogs
Oct 7, 20245 min read


From setbacks to success: Embracing challenges in dog training
Training a dog is a journey filled with milestones, surprises, and plenty of learning opportunities—for both you and your canine...

Adolescent Dogs
Oct 5, 20245 min read


Preventing Burnout in Assistance Dogs in Training: The Importance of Mental Wellbeing
Training an assistance dog is a rewarding experience, but like any journey, it must be approached with care, balance, and patience. One...

Adolescent Dogs
Oct 4, 20245 min read


Medical Assistance Dogs: Heroes in Detecting and Responding to Health Emergencies
Medical Assistance Dogs are life-changing companions trained to assist people with various health conditions, offering support,...

Adolescent Dogs
Oct 3, 20248 min read


The Spooky Days of Fear Stages
It can be confusing and surprising to witness your dog suddenly spook at something which has never bothered them before. It could be a...

Adolescent Dogs
Oct 6, 20238 min read


Which breed makes the best assistance dog?
Choosing a breed of dog is never an easy decision but it’s even more important when you’re choosing a puppy with the aim of them becoming...

Adolescent Dogs
Sep 6, 202318 min read


Dogs for Autism; can you train your own assistance dog?
There is growing awareness of the benefits dogs can bring to children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autistic children...

Adolescent Dogs
Mar 27, 20236 min read


What is an assistance dog & what is the law?
Just like a wheelchair, walking stick, hearing aid or a pair of glasses, assistance dogs are important and necessary auxiliary aids....

Adolescent Dogs
Mar 14, 20237 min read


C-PTSD and Healing through Dog Training
“PTSD & C-PTSD can affect anyone who has been exposed to trauma – an event or events which provoked fear, helplessness, or horror in...

Adolescent Dogs
Mar 11, 202310 min read


Assistance Dogs for PTSD / C-PTSD
Anyone who has lived with a dog can vouch for the many benefits they bring. The companionship, the fulfilling sense of responsibility,...

Adolescent Dogs
Jan 22, 20236 min read


How to take your dog to the pub
How do I Teach My Dog to Settle in Public? Do you ever sit in a café and look around to see several dogs lying calmly and quietly next to...

Adolescent Dogs
Nov 5, 20226 min read
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