Autism workshop

Our autism family dog workshops help families with autistic children build strong, supportive relationships with their pet dogs – unlocking new opportunities for connection and well-being. A pet dog can bring incredible benefits, from reducing stress to improving social interactions, and we’re here to help you make the most of that bond.

Our service is designed for parents of autistic children aged 3 to 16, including those currently awaiting diagnosis. Whether you already have a pet dog, are welcoming a new puppy, or are considering getting a dog, our workshops provide the knowledge, support, and confidence to help your whole family.

Curious about what you’ll learn? Take a look at our workshop content before booking, and start your journey towards a stronger bond between your child and their dog.

2025 workshops

We offer both in-person and online workshops so, whether you’re local to Banbury or not, you can still take part. 

In-person workshops

Join our in-person workshops and benefit from hands-on learning at our centre in Banbury. You’ll get to meet your workshop group – enabling you to share experiences, create a sense of community and build future connections. Plus, you’ll have the added bonus of coming to our site and seeing live demonstrations with our dogs. 

New dates coming soon

Location: Dogs for Good, The Frances Hay Centre, Blacklocks Hill, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2BS.

Online workshops

Would you rather take part from the comfort of your own home? Our online workshops start with a short introductory session, with pre-recorded content to watch at a time to suit you between the following three workshops. Your instructor will then recap what you have learnt before answering questions and generating discussion. The workshops are around two hours long and take place on Teams. 

Simply choose a date to suit you: 

Can’t find a suitable date to attend one of our workshops? Register your interest and we’ll let you know when new workshops become available. Do you have a question you would like answered before you book? Then check out our FAQs where you’ll find everything you need to know.