Website: https://dogaid.org.uk/
Email: admin@dogaid.org.uk
Telephone: 01743 588469
Address: Dog A.I.D, Earlyworld House, 7 Darwin Court, Oxen Business Park, Welshpool Road, Shrewsbury SY3 5AL
This is a small charity that is about people not dogs! Owners dogs are trained to help their owners with specific tasks. This is how it works:
Once a potential client has completed their application, they will be added to a waiting list for a trainers. When one becomes available in that area, Dog A.I.D. pairs each new client with an approved personal dog trainer. The client is then coached to train their pet dog using modern, safe, reward-based methods of dog training. The training usually takes place at the client’s home and in their local environment; occasionally it may be appropriate for the client to attend classes held by their trainer.
Using the bond which already exists between the client and their dog, the trainer is able to leave them to practise what they’ve learned until the next appointment. This strengthens the bond and gives the client confidence and a real sense of achievement.
The success of the scheme relies on the commitment of the client to continue and practise on a daily basis. Daily training ensures that the dog is learning at it’s own pace whilst being a constant companion to the client.
The client and dog team will be assessed three times during their work to become a fully qualified team, and this process can take between 1 and 2 years, depending on their prior training experience, and the time and effort they devote to their training.
Dogs need to be under 5 years old. The client is asked to pay travel costs of the volunteer. The charity is reliant on fundraising to operate.
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Registered Charity in England and Wales with Registered Number 1178719