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

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

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

Socialisation is a critical aspect of raising any dog, but for an assistance dog, it carries an extra layer of importance. When we think...

As dog owners, we want the best for our four-legged companions, ensuring they are happy, comfortable, and well-balanced in all...

Training your own assistance dog can be an incredibly rewarding journey. For many people with disabilities, these dogs become...

Training a dog is a journey filled with milestones, surprises, and plenty of learning opportunities—for both you and your canine...

Training an assistance dog is a rewarding experience, but like any journey, it must be approached with care, balance, and patience. One...

Medical Assistance Dogs are life-changing companions trained to assist people with various health conditions, offering support,...

It can be confusing and surprising to witness your dog suddenly spook at something which has never bothered them before. It could be a...

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...

There is growing awareness of the benefits dogs can bring to children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autistic children...

Just like a wheelchair, walking stick, hearing aid or a pair of glasses, assistance dogs are important and necessary auxiliary aids....

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

Anyone who has lived with a dog can vouch for the many benefits they bring. The companionship, the fulfilling sense of responsibility,...

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...

Assistance Dogs help people who have physical, medical, psychiatric or developmental disabilities. Did you know, you can train your own...

Since setting up our Online Academy, we've met more and more dog owners who have struggled to apply for an assistance dog, or have failed...

With such long waiting lists for assistance dogs from registered charities, it’s no wonder many people consider whether they could train...

F inding a puppy from a good breeder is no easy task. Earlier this year the UK Government passed new legislation regarding the sale of...