Training an Assistance Dog

Training an Assistance Dog

Training an Assistance Dog From Pup to Pro Assistance Dogs are specially bred for optimal health and temperament. The puppy training journey officially begins at birth, starting with choosing a good environment and Early Neological Stimulation (ENS). Over the next two...
Eleven Reasons Why Labradors are Good Assistance Dogs

Eleven Reasons Why Labradors are Good Assistance Dogs

Eleven Reasons Why Labradors are Good Assistance Dogs We love all dog breeds, but there are many reasons why the Labrador (or “Labrador Retriever” if we’re being formal) is the most common dog breed in Assistance Dogs Australia. This is because they can more...
Therapy Dogs in Australia

Therapy Dogs in Australia

Therapy Dogs in Australia What is a Therapy Dog? We all know that dogs make the best of friends, but they can also help to heal people in the most unexpected ways. Therapy Dogs can reach out to people who may not be responding as well to other forms of therapy....
Dogtober Fundraising

Dogtober Fundraising

Dogtober Fundraising Throughout the month of October, we encourage the community to organise fundraising events to help Assistance Dogs Australia train highly-intelligent, specially bred dogs to help people living with disabilities across Australia. We thought...
Workplace Fundraising Ideas

Workplace Fundraising Ideas

Workplace Fundraising Ideas We believe “the more, the merrier” when it comes to fundraising, so why not get your workplace involved! It’s also a great team-building opportunity and donations are tax-deductible, so your employer may wish to match employee donations. If...
Pet-Friendly Fundraising Ideas

Pet-Friendly Fundraising Ideas

Pet-Friendly Fundraising Ideas We train dogs for people living with disability, so why not include pets in your fundraising efforts? Make the pets the star and celebrate them in one or more of these ways: Dog (or pet) Friendly Treats: Bake and sell dog safe goodies...