Dogs for Good

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"DOGS FOR GOOD" in white, on a green circular background reminiscent of a dog's tag
Current logo

Dogs for Good (formerly Dogs for the Disabled[1] ) is a UK-based charity training dogs to help adults and children with physical disabilities and learning disabilities, children with autism and adults with dementia.[2] Until October 2015 it was called Dogs for the Disabled.

History

The charity was founded in 1988 by Frances Hay (1950–90) in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. This was as a result of Frances' personal experience with her own pet dog helping Frances overcome her own disability. Following her death, friends and family continued the work and organization she started.[3] By the time Hay's death, the charity had placed 25 working dogs.[4][5]

In 2000 a successful application to the National Lottery resulted in the building of a national training centre in Banbury, Oxfordshire where the charity is based today.

Accreditation

Dogs for Good is a fully Accredited Member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI)[6] and meets the ADI standards in its assistance dog work. Dogs for Good is a member of Assistance Dogs UK (ADUK).[7] Assistance Dogs UK is a coalition of assistance dog charities all accredited by Assistance Dogs International. Dogs for Good is a Full member of Animal Assisted Intervention International (AAII)[8] and adheres to the AAII standards in its community dog work.

References

  1. ^ Eckersley, Jill (2016). Therapy Pets: A Guide. Sheldon Press. p. 36. ISBN 9781847094094.
  2. ^ "About the charity". Dogs for Good.
  3. ^ Graham, Bernie (1999). "Dogs for the Disabled". Creature Comfort: Animals That Heal. Leicester, UK: Charnwood. pp. 140–143. ISBN 0708992498.
  4. ^ Parry, Debbie (October 1991). "Happiness Is.. A Wet Nose and a Wagging Tail". Disability Now: 19.
  5. ^ Crompton, Simon (May 1987). "Dogs That Work to Liberate". Disability Now.
  6. ^ "Assistance Dogs International : United Kingdom". Retrieved 14 January 2019.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "Member Organisations | ADUK". Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  8. ^ "Our members". Animal Assisted Intervention International. Retrieved 14 January 2019.

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