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 your assistance dog in the future. Making the wrong choice can mean a whole lot of challenges and heartache. It would be great if it was as simple as choosing any puppy from a list of recommended breeds and knowing without a doubt that the puppy would mature into the perfect assistance dog. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Choosing the

One of the questions I’m most commonly asked is ‘what’s the best breed of dog to get?’. I’m sure most dog professionals are asked this...

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...