Dog A.I.D. (Assistance In Disability)

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The main difference between Dog AID and many other assistance groups is that the disabled owner learns how to train their own dog. Generally all the training is carried out by the owner with supervision from a specially trained instructor. Dog AID training is designed to give a measure of independence and provide owners with the knowledge to train other tasks. This allows them to adapt the training to their own needs with an instructor who is able to give advice as required

We are gearing up for a very busy period here at Dog A.I.D. with over 15 assessments being taken over the next few weeks...
19/06/2026

We are gearing up for a very busy period here at Dog A.I.D. with over 15 assessments being taken over the next few weeks. 🎉

These assessments are a mixture of level 2’s and level 3’s as well as our annual assessments to ensure the standards are being maintained.

Good luck to all of our clients undertaking their assessments over the next few weeks, we are rooting for you – you’ve got this and huge thanks to our assessors, without you we couldn’t do the assessments 🙌

Please do email us a photo if you would like us to share your success on our socials.

Koda (pictured below) says he has his paws crossed for you all 🐾🤞

🐾😍Just look at this happy boy – we think Beanie is contemplating flying after the seagulls here 🤣We know how serious Ass...
17/06/2026

🐾😍Just look at this happy boy – we think Beanie is contemplating flying after the seagulls here 🤣

We know how serious Assistance Dog work is and how life changing it is, however first and foremost Dog A.I.D. dogs are much loved pets and when not working, they should be able to kick back, have fun and be a dog, much like Beanie here.

We’d love to see your photos or hear how your Assistance Dog relaxes. Is it zzzzzz’s on the sofa or enjoying the wind in their ears without a care in the world? Do let us know.
We love happy dogs!

🎉Happy 8th birthday  Mutz 🎉Please wish the very handsome Mutz a very happy 8th birthday.Mutz has been a qualified Assist...
10/06/2026

🎉Happy 8th birthday Mutz 🎉

Please wish the very handsome Mutz a very happy 8th birthday.

Mutz has been a qualified Assistance Dog for 5 years and his owner Susanne says he has given her '5 years of loyal and essential service'

Dog A.I.D. dogs are first and foremost beloved pets but their work means they really do change lives for their owners.

What does your Assistance Dog do for you? Leave us a comment and even better, post a picture - we'd love to see them 🐾😍

We're delighted to announce that Dog A.I.D. is open for new client applications! Go to https://dogaid.org.uk/get-support...
08/06/2026

We're delighted to announce that Dog A.I.D. is open for new client applications!

Go to https://dogaid.org.uk/get-support-1 which gives full details of the services we provide and the eligibility criteria.

Dog A.I.D. works with physically disabled clients to coach them to train their own pet dog to undertake assistive, practical tasks that will support them in every day life. Training with our programme can take up to two years with our clients working in partnership with expert volunteer dog trainers.

As Volunteers’ Week comes to an end, we’d like to thank all of our incredible volunteers once again for all they do and ...
07/06/2026

As Volunteers’ Week comes to an end, we’d like to thank all of our incredible volunteers once again for all they do and we will of course, continue to celebrate them throughout the year.🎉🐾

Please can you help us?  🐾Our wonderful volunteers are once again attending the North East Dog Festival in August 2026 a...
06/06/2026

Please can you help us? 🐾

Our wonderful volunteers are once again attending the North East Dog Festival in August 2026 and are on the look out for small items that can be used on a tombola stand to raise much needed funds for us.

If you have anything you think may be suitable, we would be so grateful if you could let us know by emailing [email protected] and we can let you know where to send it,

As ever, thank you so much for your support and huge thanks to our amazing group of volunteers who are once again attending this event for us - we're so grateful. 🐾😍

Ever considered becoming a trustee? If that's a yes then read on, we'd love to talk to you....This Volunteers Week, we'r...
05/06/2026

Ever considered becoming a trustee? If that's a yes then read on, we'd love to talk to you....

This Volunteers Week, we're saying a huge "thank you" to our volunteer trustees who contribute to Dog A.I.D. delivering its life-changing services.

Our incredible team of volunteer trustees give their time and expertise to provide strategic direction, advice and good governance to our charity.

Our trustee team includes Isobel (pictured) who is a fundraising professional. When asked about the most rewarding aspect of volunteering with Dog A.I.D. she said, "Working with the amazing, dedicated staff team and being inspired by the Disabled people and volunteers who work together to train dogs for life-changing Assistance Dog partnerships. Each story illustrates the amazing impact Dog A.I.D. training and support has in building independence, confidence and supporting Disabled people to work and be more active in their local communities".

We are currently recruiting for a trustee secretary to join our board. We are particularly looking for volunteers with lived experience of physical disability and/or people with legal, marketing and communications/PR experience. Trustees are asked to attend four meetings a year and support the good governance of our charity.

If you love the work that Dog A.I.D. does and want to help us make a difference, please do get in touch by emailing [email protected]

Congratulations to our 4 clients who have successfully passed their annual assessment with Dog A.I.D. during May🎉🐾After ...
04/06/2026

Congratulations to our 4 clients who have successfully passed their annual assessment with Dog A.I.D. during May🎉🐾

After qualification, our partnerships have to be annually assessed by our volunteer assessors to ensure that the Assistance dog is still demonstrating the high level of skill required by all dogs working within the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) framework.

Dog A.I.D. is a proud holder of the ADI accreditation and our training and welfare requirements are embedded in these standards.

We understand the assessments are daunting and we are so proud that our 4 clients in May passed. Millie Rose pictured below took it all in her stride, it's all in a days work for her!

Well done all 😍🙏

It's Trainer of the Month time again!!! We're so pleased to announce that our Trainer of the Month for May 2026 is....Fa...
03/06/2026

It's Trainer of the Month time again!!!

We're so pleased to announce that our Trainer of the Month for May 2026 is....Faith Ivey !!!🎉

Faith of Barking Buds (https://barkingbuds.co.uk/) has been so accommodating and helpful in assessing clients for us recently.

We received such lovely feedback saying how kind and professional she is and her skills, experience and empathy are invaluable to clients. We are so grateful.😍🐾

Thank you so much for everything you do Faith!

🎉Please join us in thanking our incredible volunteers.🎉Our volunteer dog trainers are the heart of our charity and the h...
02/06/2026

🎉Please join us in thanking our incredible volunteers.🎉

Our volunteer dog trainers are the heart of our charity and the heroes behind our life-changing work. They give their time, skills and expertise to coach physically Disabled people in positive dog-training techniques as they train their own pet dogs to become accredited Assistance Dogs.

Our volunteers are vital to our clients developing skills that give them confidence, independence and an incredible bond between them and their dogs. It’s so much more than just training – it’s about empowering lives.

To every volunteer trainer:
👏 Thank you for your time and dedication
👏 Thank you for your creativity and believing in what’s possible.
👏 Thank you for helping turn pets into partners.

Thank you for your amazing work with our partnerships. Without you, we couldn't do what we do! 🐾🎉

Address

The Roy Fletcher Centre, 17 Cross Hill
Shrewsbury
SY11JE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441743588469

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