A question we regularly get asked is what help can I get training my puppy to become an assistance dog?
Our puppies have the breeding and potential to become Assistance Dogs, but it comes as a suprise to some that puppies are not born trained.
Every puppy should undergo basic puppy training with plenty of clubs and organisations around the country.
Should you wish to further train your dog as an assistance dog, we have compiled a list of organisation who may be able to help.
CHARITIES
Dog A.I.D.
Registered Charity Number: 1178719
Dog A.I.D. offers the following service;
Empowers adults with physical/mobility based disabilities to train their own pet as an assistance dog.
Telephone : 01743 588469
Email: admin@dogaid.org.uk
Web: www.dogaid.org.uk
Dogs For Good
Registered Charity Numbers :ENG 1092960 & Scotland SCO39828
Dogs For Good provide the following services;
1. Assistance dogs for children with autism
2. Assistance dogs for adults/children with physical disabilities
3, Providing advice and support for familes with autistic children who have a pet dog.
Telephone: 01295 252600
Email: info@gogdforgood.org
Web: www.dogsforgood.org
Support Dogs
Registered Charity Number: 1088281
Support Dogs offer the following;
1. Assistance dogs for children with autism
2. Epilepsy seizure alert dogs for adults (16+)
3. Empowers people with physical disabilities to train their own pet dog as an assistance dog.
Telephone: 0114 261 7800
email: info@supportdogs.org.uk
Web: www.supportdogs.org.uk
Helpful Hounds
Registered Charity Number: 1181017
Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs provide Charity trained and Owner trained programmes for;
1. Families and adults dealing with diagnosed Downs Syndrome, Autism, emotional issues (eg. Acute Anxiety) as well as physical disablement.
2. Special Needs Schools and Educational Establishments which have Special Needs Students.
Telephone: 01202 591602
Email: admin@helpfulhounds.org.uk
Web: www.helpfulhounds.org.uk
Facebook: https://facebook.com/helpfulhoundsassistancedogs/
Operates in Southern England only.
Olivers Army
Registered Charity Number: SC048628
Olivers Army provides the following services;
1. Assistance Dog training with owners and their dogs.
Works with most disabilities including PTSD, Anxieties and Depression.
2. Therapy Dogs for schools, colleges, universities and workplaces.
Telephone: 01592 869489
Email: management@oliversarmyassistancedogs.org
Web: www.oliversarmyassistancedogs.org