ASSISTANCE DOGS GLASGOW

GIVING YOU OR YOUR FAMILY MEMBER
24 HOUR ASSISTANCE FROM YOUR DOG

About

ASSISTANCE DOGS GLASGOW is an Owner Trained Assistance Dog service.  I will come to your home and assess your dog for being a potential Assistance Dog.  There will be an initial interview with you to gather information on your Assistance requirements and a quick temperament assessment of your dog.

Should you decide to go ahead with training there will be in person training at your home, online training and location training. I am able to train your dog to assist a person with physical disabilities, psychological trauma such as PTSD, neuro diversity such as Autism, hearing loss and alert for seizures, change in blood sugar levels etc.

What makes me different from other trainers?

Positive Reinforcement and Force Free trainer

Fully Certified Service Dog Coach - Co-Operative Paws

Fully Qualified Trainer with:
the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT),
The Dog Training College (DTC)
Licensed Canine Body Language Instructor (DTC)
Reactivity Specialist (DTC)

Pet dog 1st Aider

Fully Insured

Dogs are my passion

Please note: Therapy and Emotional Support dogs are not classed as Assistance Dogs, however I am still able to train your dog for Support Needs.
I have trained dogs to become Therapy Dogs for Secondary Schools in Glasgow.  If you would like further information about this service please contact me directly.

Services

CHOOSING YOUR ASSISTANCE PUPPY OR RESCUE DOG

When you decide to purchase a puppy or adopt a rescue dog, with the intention of him or her becoming an Assistance Dog, please contact me as soon as you can, as I am willing to come with you (distance permitting) or just advise you on the characteristics to look for. Ensure that you visit your potential puppy or dog at least twice before committing to them.

THE PROCESS

Assistance Dog training can start as soon as you bring your puppy home, with positive socialisation sessions and basic training with 1-1 sessions, then on to group classes, Beginners and Intermediate. By the time your dog or puppy has completed these training milestones they should be ready for more specific training . Please ensure that you read all the sections carefully, so that you are aware of what the Assistance Dog Training requires from you as well as your dog.

REQUIREMENTS

FOR THE OWNER Have a disability as defined by the Definition of Disability under the UK Equality Act 2011 "A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities" The legal guardian of the dog is 18 years of age or older Able to participate in training lessons over an extended period of time. The initial training can take a year, two or even longer. Able to commit time to practicing with your dog regularly between appointments. Aware that you may end up with a dog that can only help at home or in places pets are allowed. Up to 50% of service dog candidates in programmes are not able to complete training and work in places pets are not permitted. Willing to wait until I evaluate your dog's suitability and help you to train your dog foundation skills before putting Assistance Dog identification on your dog and before taking your dog to places pets are not permitted. Have support from your licensed Healthcare provider for use of an Assistance Dog FOR THE DOG No history of aggression towards dogs, people or other animals. Easily trained. A breed or mix likely to have characteristics suitable for Assistance work such as Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Labradoodles and other such breeds that are more likely to exhibit characteristics suitable for Assistance work than others. No history or any serious behaviour problems like fear or separation anxiety. Under age 4 and physically healthy

CONSULTATIONS

This will begin with a 45 minute virtual appointment. This is where I will answer your questions, gather information about your dog and your needs, give you important information about service dog training as well as training recommendations to get started. Cost £40 If you would like to book, please please copy and past the link below into your browser and click on Appointments. http://adogsbestfriend.kibook.co.uk

TEMPERAMENT ASSESSMENT

I will conduct a 1 hour evaluation of your dog. This is when I will look at how your dog responds to some minor stressors in a new situation, to see if it is appropriate to begin training him or her for assistance work. The location will be somewhere mutually agreed. Cost £65 If you would like to book, please please copy and past the link below into your browser and click on Appointments. http://adogsbestfriend.kibook.co.uk

CLIENT SPECIFIC TRAINING

Training for service work starts if your dog is suitable. This process usually takes 1 - 2 years but can take less or more time. The process may include virtual and in person appointments, day training, private 1-1 training sessions (and Board & Train as an additional option). Each Assistance Dog's training is specific to the person the dog is assisting and therefore training durations, options and cost will vary. Packages will be put together as per the requirements. Cost £ See hourly & package rates If you would like to book, please please copy and past the link below into your browser and click on Appointments. http://adogsbestfriend.kibook.co.uk

ONGOING TRAINING

Follow-up support to help maintain your dog's training throughout your Assistance Dog's working career. Cost £ See hourly & package rates If you would like to book, please please copy and past the link below into your browser and click on Appointments. http://adogsbestfriend.kibook.co.uk

Essential Pack

Your Essentials Pack will include: Lever Arch File with contract, help sheets, PAT test sheet etc Assistance Dog In Training Jacket with relevant badges sewn on Assistance Dog In Training ID card with dogs name, Assistance Dog In Training ID card with your name & number Lanyard with Card Holder In Training Lead Clicker The cost for this is £85

BOOKING

If you would like to book any of the services offered, please copy and past the link below into your browser and click on Appointments. If you need a different time to those offered let me know and I will do my best to accommodate your requests. http://adogsbestfriend.kibook.co.uk

Schedule Booking

About YOUR TRAINER

About YOUR TRAINER image
My name is Diane Marshall, I live in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.  I have been training dogs all my adult life and decided, that after my children left school, I would pursue a career doing something that I was passionate about, professionally training dogs and puppies using Force Free, Science Based, Positive Reinforcement techniques only .  My journey started with courses run by the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers IMDT in 2017 where I qualified as a Pet Dog Trainer and I haven't looked back since.  I am now also a fully qualified instructor with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers APDT, a Licensed Canine Body Language Instructor and a Canine Reactivity Specialist with the Dog Training College DTC.  I have attended multiple courses and seminars over the years but my proudest moment was becoming a Certified Assistance Dog Trainer with Co-Operative Paws as training  an Assistance Dog is hugely different to training a pet dog or puppy.  To be able to train a dog to aid a person in their day to day life and make things easier for them just blows my mind at how amazing our dogs are.  Dogs are super intelligent and I don't think we give them the credit they really deserve.

When I train dogs in any setting, I always think that it is a real privilege to be working with you and your dog.