Assistance Dog
We work with individuals and families to partner them with assistance dogs to support physical disabilities, autism and dementia.
A life-changing partnership: Martha and Greg
Meet Martha and her assistance dog, Greg. Through their incredible bond, Martha has gained confidence, independence, and a renewed sense of connection.
Creating assistance dog partnerships
We match people and our specially trained dogs to form life-changing partnerships. Our assistance dogs offer both emotional and practical support, enabling people to better access the world, build confidence in their abilities and live fuller, more independent lives.
Assistance dogs for physically disabled people
Our assistance dogs support adults and children with a range of disabilities, giving them more independence, confidence and a best friend.
Autism assistance dogs for children
Our autism assistance dogs transform the lives of children and their families affected by autism.
Dementia assistance dogs
Dementia assistance dogs are transforming what life with dementia can look like, offering gentle reminders, stability, and a comforting presence that helps people retain independence and confidence.
In partnership with Alzheimer Scotland, we’re proud to offer dementia assistance dog services across Scotland.
Finding the right support services for your needs
Each person is unique, we take time to understand needs and goals so we can work out the best way to help based on the different services we offer.
Discover the life-changing impact of our assistance dog partnerships
Read about how the incredible connections in our assistance dog partnerships are helping the people we support to feel more confident, independent and included in the world around them.
Freedom, and a life, reclaimed
Thanks to the help assistance dog Rumba gives her, Isabelle is living independently and is now working on a PhD. “Rumba’s the one who wakes up every morning and looks at me as if to say ‘what do you want to do today? And because of her, I get to do it.”
A life-changing bond with mental and physical health benefits
After an unexpected diagnosis of MS, Neil soon had to rely on a mobility scooter. He found himself embarrassed and demoralised, staying in the office at lunchtime and feeling ignored and avoided when he did encounter people in the street. In 2021 he was paired with Sage, his “four-legged life-changer”.
Opening the door to a dream career
After chronic health conditions prevented Jemima from attending university, assistance dog Albert opened the door for her to new possibilities. Now she’s pursuing her dream career at a prestigious law firm.