Did you know that if you or someone you care for has complex needs, getting an assistance dog isn’t your only option? In our family-focused workshops you’ll discover how your pet dog (or the one you’re considering getting) can support them just as well.
Whether you have an autistic child, a relative with dementia or yourself or a family member has a physical disability, our specially designed workshops provide a supportive learning space for better understanding a dog’s needs. Through these, we show how to build a stronger bond that can translate into much-needed emotional and practical support for families.
Find out more about the research behind our family-focused workshops here.
“I was actually blown away by this course. Not only were the instructors knowledge fantastic but also their care in wanting to know our individual set-ups and help with any current problems was exemplary. Feel privileged to have been able to access this course and the aftercare service.”
What the workshops offer
Our workshops are available both in-person and online. For just £60, you’ll receive:
✔️ Access to exclusive pre-recorded content and helpful resources
✔️ Interactive workshop sessions
✔️ Advice and reassurance from your peer support group
✔️Ongoing support tailored to your family’s needs
Whether you’re booking an autism, physical disability or dementia workshop, we have various dates to choose from so you can pick the one that suits you best.
“The virtual Family Dog workshops were great. It’s excellent value for money, the staff are kind and helpful and there was a friendly, open atmosphere for the participants. I felt free to ask questions and for more detail at any point. There is a good space between webinars so you have time to catch up on material and the staff offered one to one help between if it was needed. Highly recommend!’”
Alongside this, we also run a professionals evening for those who work with people with complex needs. During this hour-long presentation, you can find out more about our workshops and will have the opportunity to ask our expert team questions to discover whether this would benefit the families you work with.
You can take a look at our workshop content before booking so you know what to expect. Do you have a question about our family-focused workshops? Then check out our FAQs where you may just find the answer.
Millions of people are currently finding the world around them to be inaccessible or unsupportive of their needs and we would love to be able to help them. Please help us raise awareness and generate donations that will enable dogs to make life possible for more people with complex needs.