Assistance Dog Training

The fundamentals of Assistance Dog Training are in the very basics of any pet dog training but are finely honed to become more specific behaviours from subtle cues. Whether it is to help someone with Autism, PTSD or with Limited Mobility I am able to help you train your dog as an Owner Trained Assistance Dog. I will guide you through the stages of Assessment, training for specific requirements, have 1-1 sessions and even offer a Board & Train service should you require.

SCHOOL THERAPY DOG

It has been found that many children will respond very well to having a dog in their life, even if it is just for a short period at school. Dogs help children to relax, to open up, feel more confident about reading aloud and just having someone to talk to. Some dogs excel in this environment as they can be very intuitive animals, they know when to be gentle, calm, relaxed even if a little training is needed first. The dogs that I have helped to place into schools have been received with open minds and much enthusiasm from both pupils and staff alike.

I am happy to do a group Canine Body Language Presentation to all staff members who come into contact with the dogs and will give an overview of the training techniques used, so that everyone knows how to communicate with the dog and is able to understand how the dog is feeling in any given situation. It is important that the teachers are able to direct the pupils in the correct handling techniques.