What are Companion Dogs?

What are Companion Dogs?

What are Companion Dogs? You may have heard the term “Companion Dog” before, but what is a Companion Dog? Dogs can have many different roles these days! A Companion Dog is very different to an Assistance Dog, a Therapy Dog, or an Emotional Support Dog (for more...
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...
How to Grieve a Pet

How to Grieve a Pet

How to Grieve a Pet Our pets give us so much love and joy, but sadly, their lives are so much shorter than ours. We can try to push the thought away, but there will come a day when your pet will snuggle in for one last heart-breaking hug. It’s never easy to say...
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....