Dogs for Good
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Description
Dogs for Good is a UK-based charity that trains dogs to help adults and children with physical disabilities and learning disabilities, children with autism, and adults with dementia. Dogs can be trained to be 'Assistance dogs', supporting adults and children; 'Community dogs', helping people to improve independence, wellbeing and skills and 'Family dogs', helping people explore the positive connections a companion dog can bring to families with children with special educational needs or disabilities.
They:
- Train assistance dogs to help adults and children lead more independent lives, at home and in the community.
- Provide advice and support to people who want a pet dog to help them overcome specific challenges within their family.
- Train and support activity and therapy dogs and their specialist handlers to work in communities and schools.
- Explore new ways that dogs can help people.
Dogs for Good was formerly known as Dogs for the Disabled. Registered charity no. 1092960.
- Cost
- Contact provider for cost details
- Locality
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- Suitable for ages from 0 to 99 years
- Referral route
- No Referral Needed
- For people with
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Learning Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Eligibility criteria
- Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND)
- Provider category
- Specialist Services - For those who require longer-term support
- Targeted Services - Additional Support Needs
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Address
The Frances Hay Centre, Blacklocks Hill
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX17 2BS
United Kingdom
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Last updated 01 October 2024