Training Ahead - Assistance Dog Services

29/07/2025

🌍✨ Not even two years since I began an incredible journey as an IGDF Assessor — and what a journey it's been!

In that time, I’ve had the privilege of visiting guide dog school's in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Switzerland, and attending the latest IGDF conference in England. Each destination brought new insights, inspiring people, and a shared commitment to the highest standards in guide dog training and services.

I’m deeply proud to contribute to the important mission of the International Guide Dog Federation, ensuring programs around the world meet the quality and impact that people with vision impairment deserve.

Here’s to continued growth, collaboration, and making a difference — one assessment at a time. 🦮🌐

06/03/2024

Anyone looking for an exciting career as a Guide Dog Mobility Specialist?

"Starting a new career at the age of 36 was a little daunting. But the journey so far has been incredibly exciting and, as well as utilising skills from previous experiences, I've also learned a huge amount." - Darren, Academy Guide Dogs Mobility Specialist.

Do you want to join our Academy? Discover our latest vacancies 👉 guidedogs.org.uk/about-us/careers/guide-dogs-academy

Find a job that makes a difference. Training the dogs, working with our clients, and then bringing the partnership together!💙

[Image Description: Academy Guide Dogs Mobility Specialist, Darren, taking a selfie, sat in van with guide dog in training on his lap]

30/07/2022

Hello friends, you would have noticed that things have gone quiet recently for Training Ahead, and this is the reason why: we have ceased our activities completely in Austria as Paco Villalvilla has now been employed on permanent basis by Guide Dogs UK. Three years after leaving Scotland, Paco goes back to the organisation where everything started back in the year 2001. We would like to thank all our clients in Europe for the trust they put on us in the last three years.

Photo is showing Paco standing outside the Forfar Guide Dog School with the Guide Dog sign behind Paco.