DOG A.I.D. (Assistance in Disability)
SUSAN CLOSE is a registered instructor with Dog A.I.D. (Assistance in Disability).
Dog A.I.D. is a registered charity that helps people with physical disabilities train their own dogs. The training consists of a three tiered system. Level one, Companion Level, is basic obedience and some useful task training. For some people this is all they require. Level two, is the Advanced Companion Level, and for dogs with all round sociability; this is where dogs acquire further skills and continue the training in the useful tasks that are of help to their owner. At Level 3, Assistance dog Level, owners and their dogs go out into public places and practise putting these skills into operation. At the end of each level owners & their dogs are assessed and awarded a certificate issued from the office to show their achievements.
All training with Dog A.I.D. is free; however, we do ask for a donation equal to or towards the cost of the trainers’ travelling expenses and in some cases the hire of a venue. The agreement for this financial commitment is made prior to the commencement of training and payments are made to the Treasurer so that it goes through the accounts as required by charity law.
If you are physically disabled and would like an informal discussion about your dog’s suitability and the criteria for becoming a Dog A.I.D. client please call me on 07875 778 785.
For an application form for Dog A.I.D. please go to our website www.dogaid.org.uk and look for the dropdown tab for clients.
Please see http://www.dogaid.org.uk/ for more information.
THE DOG HUB
Serving the community since 2008
and with KENNEL CLUB LISTED STATUS
SUSAN CLOSE ADipCBM
Canine Behaviour Consultant & Master Professional Dog Training Instructor
susan@thedoghub.co.uk 07875 778 785 and 07435 158 651