Without doubt, lockdown has brought the many benefits of dog ownership into sharp focus. But let’s face it, having a dog can be challenging at times, too. Every now and again, our four-legged friends do cheeky things that leave us a bit open-mouthed. In a bid to bring a… Read More
Kat Horwood has been a trainer at Dogs for Good for three years. Prior to this, she ran her own dog walking and training businesses, working with lots of different breeds. So, it’s fair to say that this is one Kat who loves dogs. What is it about dogs that she loves? “From a working point of view, I… Read More
“Ula and I have a symbiotic relationship – we’re an equal partnership. She’s my best friend, my confidant and while we’ve only been together for a short while, it feels like much longer.” Owen, 21, has Cerebral Palsy quadriplegia which means he has difficulty controlling movement in… Read More
2020 was certainly an extraordinary year – we were all faced with challenges unlike any we have faced for more than a generation. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic caused disruption to Dogs for Good’s work in every part of the organisation, but it was also incredibly heartening to see… Read More
Dogs for Good’s usual face-to-face Dementia Community Dog service has had to stop during the pandemic in order to keep staff, dogs and clients safe. However, the Dementia Community Dog handlers are a creative, resourceful team and they put their heads together to come up with some virtual alternatives for clients – including… Read More