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DIAL Doncaster, Unit 9, Shaw Wood Business Park, Shaw Wood Way, Doncaster, DN2 5TB
Dogs for the Disabled

The Francis Hay Centre
Blacklocks Hill
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX17 2BS

Tel: 01295 252 600
Fax: 08700 776 601
E-mail: info@dogsforthedisabled.org
Website: www.dogsforthedisabled.org

Description:
Training dogs to help people live life more independently.

Aims:
To improve the quality of life for a disabled person through a partnership with an assistance dog for their greater independence, increased sense of security, renewed confidence, improved health and companionship.

Activities:

  • Trains specially selected dogs to carry out a range of practical tasks to assist disabled people, such as opening and closing doors, helping a person undress, even taking the laundry out of the washing machine. In addition to helping build confidence, break down social barriers and provide companionship.
  • Continues to work closely with the dogs and their owners through the dogs working life to ensure everything goes smoothly.

updated 28/11/07

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