Assistance Dog Training
Are you working through an owner-trained assistance dog program and need extra support? Or maybe you’re unable to find a charity that can help with your specific needs?
I have experience working with clients towards a variety of access tests and am dedicated to making assistance dog training accessible to everyone who needs it. I am here to help throughout the whole journey — from choosing the dog that is right for you to completing your final assessment.
As an assessor for the Assistance Dog Assessment Association (ADAA) and a volunteer trainer for DogAID, I understand the rigorous training required and how to manage it so you and your dog don’t feel overwhelmed.
I work with partnerships in-person across West London and Surrey and can adapt all the training to online sessions so I can easily support anyone based in the UK.
Do I qualify for an assistance dog?
If you are not registered with an ADUK charity and would like to train your own assistance dog, you will need to have a letter from your GP or healthcare provider before we can start.
It would also be helpful to consider what tasks you will require from your dog. Some examples include:
- Deep Pressure Therapy
- Blocking / Creating space
- Finding Exits
- Alerting a handler to a seizure / medical episode before it occurs
- Picking up dropped items
- Retrieving specific items (e.g. phones or medication bags)
- Locating a person in an emergency medical situation
- Pressing an alert button in an emergency
The tasks your dog performs should mitigate daily obstacles that you currently face.
Anyone I train with outside of an ADUK charity will be working towards the ADAA public access assessment.
Start your assistance dog journey now
Let’s get the ball rolling with a free 15-minute phone chat. Just pick a time below:
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Harness Training: Part 2
My second session with Frances the Guide Dog puppy working on getting her used to the harness.
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Feb 23
Harness training part one!
(Full video didn’t post last time so trying again!)
Working with Frances the Guide Dog puppy on harness consent training as she is not a fan at the moment!
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Feb 19
Real-Time Harness Training: Part 1
Working with Frances the Guide Dog pup to get over her fear of the harness.
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Feb 19
Congrats Grads! 🎓
Our first round of 2026 puppies have made it!
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Feb 16
Happy Valentines Day to the dog ❤️
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Feb 14
Look at these gorgeous graduates!
Another brilliant group has completed Adolescent Academy. 🎓
I am again, SO proud of how much this bunch has progressed in just 3 weeks.
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Feb 9
Enrichment doesn’t have to break the bank! 💸
Try keeping a box of goodies next to your recycling and encourage your dog to have a play.
Follow for more dog-related tips and advice! 🐶
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Feb 6
Walked around @kewgardens today
Only barked at the ducks once! 😂
Such a good girl ❤️
Thank you Kew for allowing assistance dogs in training!!
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Jan 30
It’s a two-for-one! 👍🏻
(And I’ve got a cuppa so everyone’s happy! ☕️
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Jan 29
Me? Training chin rest? What a surprise! 😂
Frances has a great chin rest already so I’m slowly starting to incorporate some handling by moving my hand close to her head and toes.
She is SO keen to train and learn. Such a clever pup ❤️
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Jan 26
How long do we think this cleaning regime will last? 😂
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Jan 18
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