Assistance Dog Program

Our Assistance Dog Programme is unique in that we support owner training for ALL KINDS of disabilities. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of having a well-trained dog, regardless of their disability status. We will help where we have capacity to do so and feel we can safely and properly support you, but we will place special priority on those that are autistic/neurodivergent over 8 and those with multiple and complex disabilities. 

We take your dog’s needs seriously so we can meet yours. We are 100% comitted to only using force free training methods. We train using a mixture of environments including private training venues, public access, scenario-based training, and giving support for in at home as well. Our thorough application process ensures that we are the best fit for you and your potential assistance dog. The only assistance dog training we do not provide is for clients who have sight loss as their only disability and training for anaphylactic allergen detection.

We are proud to be different from most assistance dog organizations and dog sport schools, and we hope to continue to make a positive impact in the lives of disabled individuals and their dogs.

"Ruby and her small team have amazing knowledge (all force free and neurodivergent friendly) and huge hearts and passion. Both humans and dogs get individual care and attention in everything from personalised sessions/training to admin. Ruby is extremely accommodating, not that much accommodating is needed because she already offers such an easy inclusive environment. However, nothing is ever an issue and team work, honesty and care for humans and their canine partners is just a basic, non negotiable."

- Stevie Jayne