WELCOME
Welcome to the Scottish Assistance Dog Association
We hope we can be of help in your Assistance Dog journey whether you already have a trained dog or are just wondering if one would be right for you.
About Us
Started in 2021 by experienced Assistance Dog Handlers and Trainers we opened as a charity in 2024.
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Our aim is to help anyone with a disability, mental health issue or neurodiversity decide if an Assistance Dog is right for them and if so help them find and train the right dog.
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If you already have a prospect or trained dog we can help you get them qualified if having that would give you more confidence (note that this is not required by law).
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If a business we can help you know access rights for teams and what to do if a team is not behaving in an acceptable manner.
Services
ADVICE
Is An Assistance Dog Right for You?
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Owner Trained or Organisation Trained?
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What Breed?
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Puppy or Adult Dog?
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DIRECTION
We aim to give you the information you need to decide the best route to take to find your perfect partner.
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Our directory gives you information on charity/organisations that can help you.
ACCREDITATION
The Scottish Assistance Dog Association Assistance Dog Programme
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Details of our own programme of owner training your Assistance Dog.
If you are a Trainer or Assessor interested in Assistance Dog Training/Assessing and would like to offer it alone or alongside you other classes please fill in our form.
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Please note that all Trainers listed must sign our charter which includes a pledge not use aversive equipment/methods in their training.