Assistance dogs for physically disabled people
Our assistance dogs support adults and children with a range of physical disabilities, giving them more independence, confidence and a best friend.
Meet Martha and Greg: A partnership that transforms lives
Once isolated and struggling with her mental health, Martha discovered confidence, independence, and connection through her assistance dog Greg. Watch their uplifting story and see how the right companion can make a world of difference.
Dogs for Good train assistance dogs for physically disabled children and adults. We work with individuals or families to understand how a dog could best support you and enable you to achieve your goals. Our expert team take time to understand your needs and find the right support for you, enabling you to make the most out of a connection with a dog.
An assistance dog can help support both practically and emotionally, enabling people to feel more confident and independent, provide a renewed sense of purpose and feel part of a community.
While each dog’s skills are matched specifically to an individual or family’s needs, these are just some of the skills that an assistance dog can do:
- Opening and closing doors
- Helping with dressing and undressing
- Retrieving items such as a phone or TV remote, or dropped articles like keys or a bag
- Loading and emptying the washing machine
- Pressing lift and pedestrian crossing buttons
- Reaching up to shop-counters with items such as a wallet
- Helping with physiotherapy sessions
- Providing a calming headrest
Our assistance dogs have been trained to high standards to enable them, by law, to accompany their partner into public places including shops and restaurants and also to travel on public transport.
Not sure if an assistance dog is right for your family?
Our Family Dog programme helps you explore how a pet dog can support an autistic child and the whole family. Through workshops and expert guidance, you’ll discover how building a deeper connection with a family dog can enhance everyday life.
Receive practical advice, expert knowledge, and ongoing support while becoming part of a network of families on the same journey.
