Various stages of teaching "tug" to a future assistance dog! #cciinstructor #futureassistancedog #WeAreIndependence | Canine Companions

We are proud to have worked alongside Assistance Dogs UK and 11 other assistance dog organisations on a project that celebrates assistance dogs and the life-changing support they provide. Assistance Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and carry out a variety of tasks and alerts which enable people to live independent lives. The short animation below explores some of the different types of assistance dogs and their jobs. Find out more: http://ow.ly/Clll50OHPiq #AssistanceDogsUK Medical Detection Do

Service dogs provide physical assistance for people living with disabilities as well as support for those who experience trauma. Dog Bless You partners with many service dog organizations, and here are a few things you may not have known about these hero pups! | Dog Bless You

Assistance dogs exist to ensure everyone has an equal amount of freedom and independence. To celebrate International Assistance Dog Week, here’s a video we made with TFL showcasing the varying types of assistance dog and their unique jackets and harnesses. This week is yours, life-changers! 👇 . [Video description: Assistance Dogs and their different coloured harnesses/jackets and the charities who provide them shown] | Guide Dogs UK