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
“Ula and I have a symbiotic relationship – we’re an equal partnership. She’s my best friend, my confidant and while we’ve only been together for a short while, it feels like much longer.” Owen Picker, 21, lives in Lincoln and has Cerebral Palsy quadriplegia which means he has difficulty… Read More
2020 was certainly an extraordinary year – we were all faced with challenges unlike any we have faced for more than a generation. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic caused disruption to Dogs for Good’s work in every part of the organisation, but it was also incredibly heartening to see… Read More