Reading to your child has many well known benefits, and offers some calm and restful time that the whole family can enjoy together. But add your four-legged friend into the mix and you’ve got magic. Involving your dog during storytime or encouraging your child to read to your dog… Read More
Emily was diagnosed with autism when she was two and a half years old. Her dad, Steven Chilvers from Long Buckby in Northamptonshire, says that it didn’t come as a surprise. “We pretty much knew because the signs were there,” he explains. “She was non-verbal, didn’t make eye contact, would… Read More
Dogs for Good is a UK charity making life-changing differences for people with disabilities and its innovative Family Dog service offers help and advice to families with an autistic child get the most out of their relationship with a pet dog. During lockdown, the charity took the opportunity to shape… Read More
Without doubt, lockdown has brought the many benefits of dog ownership into sharp focus. But let’s face it, having a dog can be challenging at times, too. Every now and again, our four-legged friends do cheeky things that leave us a bit open-mouthed. In a bid to bring a… Read More
Kat Horwood has been a trainer at Dogs for Good for three years. Prior to this, she ran her own dog walking and training businesses, working with lots of different breeds. So, it’s fair to say that this is one Kat who loves dogs. What is it about dogs that she loves? “From a working point of view, I… Read More