Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust

Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust Providing purpose-trained Assistance Dogs to enrich the lives of Kiwis living with a disability 🐾
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We have some news to share - our gentle giant Arlo has officially hung up his coat 🐾Arlo made an incredible difference i...
05/06/2026

We have some news to share - our gentle giant Arlo has officially hung up his coat 🐾

Arlo made an incredible difference in the life of his client, and he took his job very seriously. Arlo is now living his best life with his forever family who love him to bits.

We're so proud of him, and so grateful for the community of people who supported his journey. Here's to his next chapter 💙

You loved meeting Wilson, Xavier and Phoebe, so how could we not introduce these two? 😍Meet Yoko and Yvette! 🐾These ador...
04/06/2026

You loved meeting Wilson, Xavier and Phoebe, so how could we not introduce these two? 😍

Meet Yoko and Yvette! 🐾

These adorable sisters have just begun their journeys in Auckland and already have their puppy raisers wrapped around their paws - honestly, can you blame them? 🤭

They've already reached some exciting milestones, including their very first supermarket visit (just look at Yoko looking like a seasoned pro 😉) and perfecting the art of falling asleep absolutely anywhere and everywhere. We're looking at you, Yvette!

Their adventures are only just beginning, but one day these clever girls could help change the life of a Kiwi living with a disability. 🥰

Would you like us to keep sharing updates about our five newest pups? And be honest - has one of them already stolen your heart? 💙

Wilson is SO proud to show you that he's progressed from the trolly and is now WALKING at the supermarket 😍🐾He was so br...
26/05/2026

Wilson is SO proud to show you that he's progressed from the trolly and is now WALKING at the supermarket 😍🐾

He was so brave and wore his little jacket with such pride. 🥹

Let's hype him up in the comments!!!

We wonder what milestone he will be hitting next...

New week, another NEW PUPPY! 😍We know, the cuteness has been way too much lately, but we need to introduce you to our go...
24/05/2026

New week, another NEW PUPPY! 😍

We know, the cuteness has been way too much lately, but we need to introduce you to our gorgeous girl Phoebe 🥰

This is Xavier's adorable sister who is also joining our training programme. Isn't she cute?

Phoebe is proudly named by one of our valued supporters, and has just begun her journey in Christchurch with her puppy raiser.

Welcome, sweet girl. Good luck 💙🥹

💝 SURPRISE... Another puppy is joining our family! 🥳🥳🥳Everyone, meet Xavier 😍This sweet boy has just settled into his pu...
24/05/2026

💝 SURPRISE... Another puppy is joining our family! 🥳🥳🥳

Everyone, meet Xavier 😍

This sweet boy has just settled into his puppy raising home in Ashburton, and we're obsessed! He's pretty cute right?

He's already picking up 'sit' and 'stay' like the clever little guy he is.

Xavier comes to us from Service Dogs Australia, and has been proudly named by one of our valued supporters.

We cannot wait to watch Xavier grow, learn, and one day change the life of a young Kiwi with a disability.

None of this would be possible without the generous support of our amazing community - thank you! It's because of you that puppies like Xavier get the chance to change someone's life.

Can you help us welcome Xavier in the comments? 🐾🥰🤗💙

Friends... Wilson has made his supermarket debut! 😍This cheeky pup was an absolute gentleman on his very first supermark...
21/05/2026

Friends... Wilson has made his supermarket debut! 😍

This cheeky pup was an absolute gentleman on his very first supermarket trip, sitting nicely in the trolley and soaking up all the interesting sounds, smells and sights.

Getting our pups out and about in busy environments like the supermarket is such an important part of their early training - and Wilson is already proving to be a star student.

Can Wilson get some words of encouragement from his fans in the comments?! (he will be reading every single one!) 🛒✨

Everyone… MEET WILSON! 😍🥰😍🐾Our newest trainee arrived last week, and we are absolutely smitten.Wilson joins us from an e...
19/05/2026

Everyone… MEET WILSON! 😍🥰😍🐾

Our newest trainee arrived last week, and we are absolutely smitten.

Wilson joins us from an external service dog breeder, and while he's still mastering the art of not tripping over his own paws, he has a very big purpose ahead of him.

This little guy is training to become an Assistance Dog for a young Kiwi living with a disability - and he's already settled in with his puppy raisers in Christchurch, ready to get started. ✨

If you'd like to support our new chonky boy, a donation goes a long way - your donation could give Wilson a bag of training treats, a session with his trainer, or a soft toy for the end of a big day. Every bit helps.

💙 www.assistancedogstrust.org.nz/make-a-donation

A huge thank you to The Lion Foundation for proudly naming our adorable new boy.
Wilson, we can't wait to watch you grow!

Here are the lucky recipients of the dog bed donated by Wool.Life for our online silent auction!It's safe to say they're...
14/05/2026

Here are the lucky recipients of the dog bed donated by Wool.Life for our online silent auction!

It's safe to say they're pretty stoked with the bed and have worked out good sharing system - such good doggies 😆

Thank you, Wool Life NZ 💙

🐾 Dog owners! We wanted to share something that genuinely helped us recently...Our gorgeous ambassador Major got into s...
13/05/2026

🐾 Dog owners! We wanted to share something that genuinely helped us recently...

Our gorgeous ambassador Major got into something on his last beach adventure that left him with a pretty miserable upset stomach.

When it wasn't settling the way we'd hoped, we tried Hill's Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome wet dog food - and we were honestly amazed at how quickly it worked.

It's a high-fibre wet food that's clinically shown to help firm loose stool within 24 hours and lower the chance of it coming back. It uses something called ActivBiome+ technology, which basically works to rapidly nourish the gut and help with more complex digestive issues - pretty impressive stuff.

Within just 24–36 hours he was back to his usual happy self. 🙌

If your dog ever experiences something similar, we would definitely recommend asking your vet about the Hill's Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome diet.

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New puppies are arriving - and we need YOU! 🐶💛📍 Are you in Auckland, Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Greater Christchur...
10/05/2026

New puppies are arriving - and we need YOU! 🐶💛

📍 Are you in Auckland, Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Greater Christchurch or Ashburton?

We're searching for puppy raisers right now as brand new Assistance Dog pups are about to arrive...

Puppy raisers care for our pups until they’re around 14–16 months old, helping them grow into confident, well-adjusted dogs ready for formal training. One day, these pups will go on to support a young Kiwi living with a disability, changing their life forever.

We provide everything you need:
🐶 Food, equipment, and vet care
🐶 Ongoing guidance from our team
🐶 Regular check-ins to help you and your pup succeed

What makes a great puppy-raising home:
💙 A loving, safe home with a secure fenced garden where your pup can explore and play
💙 Time, energy, and enthusiasm to help your puppy grow while following ADNZT's guidance
💙 Adults over 20 years of age ready to make a meaningful commitment
💙 Access to a registered car and a full driver’s license for adventures and training visits

If puppy raising is something you might be interested in, we would absolutely LOVE to hear from you!

Please submit an expression of interest, and we'll be in touch soon: www.assistancedogstrust.org.nz/puppy-development-application 🥰

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