Introducing dogs to shops and cafes

November 14, 2016

Simple trips to the shops or popping out for a coffee are things many of us take for granted, but for some people with disabilities getting out and about is simply not possible. Trainer Becky gives an insight into introducing dogs to shops and cafes. Visits are an important part of… Read More

New Community Dog partnership with Kingwood and Style Acre

November 14, 2016

The success of Dogs for Good’s Community Dog programme with Kingwood, working with therapy dogs to help support adults with autism, has led to a new collaborative partnership with Style Acre. Style Acre works to enhance the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism and provides supported living,… Read More

Introducing dogs to public transport

November 8, 2016

Over a third of people with our assistance dogs use public transport on a regular basis, so making sure our dogs are happy and relaxed around bus and train stations, as well as during the journey, is an important part of their socialisation and training. Trainer Geraldine gives an… Read More

Is this the best job … ever?

October 20, 2016

When you have a job with dogs, many people instantly think that you must have the best job in the world.  But there’s one role in Dogs for Good that has one of the highest cute-factor ratings – the job of Dog Supply Coordinator. It may not be the most… Read More