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Dog A.I.D. (Assistance In Disability)

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The main difference between Dog AID and many other assistance groups is that the disabled owner learns how to train their own dog. Generally all the training is carried out by the owner with supervision from a specially trained instructor. Dog AID training is designed to give a measure of independence and provide owners with the knowledge to train other tasks. This allows them to adapt the training to their own needs with an instructor who is able to give advice as required

28/10/2026

🐾💛 There’s nothing quite like an animal friendship!

From the special bond between an Assistance Dog and their person to the friendships they make with other animals along the way, our four-legged friends have a wonderful way of bringing joy, comfort and companionship into our lives.

Today, we have a selection of lovely photographs for you to enjoy, celebrating some wonderful animal friendships. 📸🐶🐴🐱 We hope they brighten your day and bring a little smile to your face! 😊

Because sometimes, a little animal magic is all we need. 💛

If you enjoyed this, please like, comment and share—it's completely free, and it really helps support the work of Dog A.I.D. Every interaction helps us reach more people and continue making a difference. ❤️🐾

26/10/2026

🌿🐾 Nugget’s garden centre adventure! 🐾🌿

Nugget had a lovely visit to the garden centre and was such a little superstar! 💛

She waited so patiently in the queue at the café and then settled so beautifully while her Mum and family enjoyed their food. ☕️🥪🐾 She showed such lovely manners and stayed calm despite all the exciting sights, sounds and smells around her.

Nugget knows that being an Assistance Dog means being able to settle wherever she goes, and she did a fantastic job today! 🐕‍🦺✨

We’re so proud of you, Nugget! What a good girl you are. 💕🌸

If you enjoyed this, please like, comment and share—it's completely free, and it really helps support the work of Dog A.I.D. Every interaction helps us reach more people and continue making a difference. ❤️🐾

25/10/2026

🌟 Sunday Spotlight 🌟

One of the things we love most is celebrating our incredible Assistance Dogs and the amazing people they support every single day.

From Labradors and Golden Retrievers to Spaniels, Collies, Poodles, mixed breeds, and many more, our Assistance Dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. Each and every one is trained to provide support that's as unique as the person they help.

Our dogs perform an incredible variety of tasks, including:
🐾 Retrieving dropped items
🐾 Opening and closing doors
🐾 Assisting with dressing and daily living

Every Assistance Dog has a different story, a different role, and a life-changing impact. They give their humans confidence, independence and companionship. That's why our Sunday Spotlight is dedicated to showcasing the wonderful diversity of our Assistance Dog partnerships.

Follow along each week as we introduce more of our amazing dogs, celebrate their achievements, and share the difference they make in the lives of their disabled owners. ❤️🐕

This week it’s WISP
Breed: Border Collie (Tri Blue Merle)
Age: 4
In training or qualified: Qualified
Favourite task to do: Taking off her Mum’s socks and giving them back to her
Favourite place: The beach
Favourite toy: A squeaky squirrel

If you enjoyed this, please like, comment and share—it's completely free, and it really helps support the work of Dog A.I.D. Every interaction helps us reach more people and continue making a difference. ❤️🐾

24/10/2026

🐶⏰ Don’t forget to put your clocks back an hour tonight! ⏰🐶

The clocks are going back, which means our four-legged friends get an extra hour of snoozing! 💤🐾

But beware… your dog’s dinner clock might not have got the memo! 😂🍽️ If they’re usually waiting by their bowl at 5pm, they may be expecting dinner at the new 5pm — even though their tummy thinks it’s 6pm!

And let’s not forget breakfast! 🍳🐾 You might find your furry alarm clock is up and ready for breakfast an hour earlier than expected, wondering why you’re still in bed! 😂⏰

So don’t be surprised if you get a very persuasive pair of puppy eyes earlier than usual. 🥺🐕

Clocks back, paws up, and dinner… whenever the dog says so! ❤️🐾

22/10/2026

✨ Throwback Thursday! ✨

We’ve got a little trip down memory lane for you this week! 💙

We have a very special story to share with you from one of our clients and trainers, Jodie. She has kindly sent us some beautiful words about her very first Assistance Dog, Buddy. ❤️

Jodie tells us:

“Buddy started his assistance dog training in 2009, we also did fundraising at the local supermarket, at local dog shows and volunteered in the Dog A.I.D. office once a week.

Buddy retired from public work early due to his health, later diagnosed as Addisons Disease, but he enjoyed doing his task work at home for many more years, including fetching the post and emptying the washing machine.

His best known and favourite party trick was to open the fridge, fetch a can of b**r and shut the door behind him, much to the amusement of friends and family!” 🐾🤣

It’s always lovely to look back see how far we’ve come and remember the amazing people and dogs who have been part of our journey. 🥰

Thank you so much to Jodie for sharing Buddy’s story with us.

21/10/2026

Mutz sent this wonderful message to us recently - great typing Mutz!

"Hey friends at Dog A.I.D., since Susanne is too busy to tell you what we have been up to I thought I'd send you a quick bark...

We went to the local Lions Charity Dog show because I had to defend the Champion Sausage Catcher title. The naughty judge threw the sausage when I was looking away so I only got third place 😖, will keep my eyes fixed on them next year don't worry!

We entered 2 more classes. One was Best Veteran Dog (I am not a veteran yet!!!), apparently at 8 that is what I am at this show. Well, I could have told them I was too young as all the winners were soooo much older than me, so I'm pleased I didn't win this one.

But the one Susanne was particularly proud of was the Pedigree Sporting Dog Class in which I took second place! The judge said I was a beautifully slim and good conditioned Labrador! What good taste they have.... but they picked a different dog to win first place - humph!

Well, that's it. I thought you should know. Have a nice day with a good long walk. 🐾🐾Mutz”

Thank you for the update Mutz, we are very proud of you and hope you had a sausage as a treat after all that hard work!

20/10/2026

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19/10/2026

Thank you so much to our incredible community of supporters.

Every donation we receive matters, whether it's a one-off gift or a monthly direct debit. Regular gifts are especially valuable, as they help us plan ahead with confidence.

We receive no government funding and all of our trainers are volunteers who generously give their time to support each Assistance Dog partnership. Your kindness makes everything we do possible.

If you feel able to support our life changing work by way of a one-off gift or a regular monthly amount, please visit our website https://dogaid.org.uk/donate-to-dog-a-i-d

Thank you so much, your support means so much to our partnerships.

18/10/2026

🌟 Sunday Spotlight 🌟

One of the things we love most is celebrating our incredible Assistance Dogs and the amazing people they support every single day.

From Labradors and Golden Retrievers to Spaniels, Collies, Poodles, mixed breeds, and many more, our Assistance Dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. Each and every one is trained to provide support that's as unique as the person they help.

Our dogs perform an incredible variety of tasks, including:
🐾 Retrieving dropped items
🐾 Opening and closing doors
🐾 Assisting with dressing and daily living

Every Assistance Dog has a different story, a different role, and a life-changing impact. They give their humans confidence, independence and companionship. That's why our Sunday Spotlight is dedicated to showcasing the wonderful diversity of our Assistance Dog partnerships.

Follow along each week as we introduce more of our amazing dogs, celebrate their achievements, and share the difference they make in the lives of their disabled owners. ❤️🐕

This week it’s KODA
Breed: Labrador
Age: 6
In training or qualified: Qualified
Favourite task to do: Stripping the bed and calling/working lifts
Favourite place: Sunday meet up with his friends!
Favourite toy: squeaky teddy bear and monkey

If you enjoyed this, please like, comment and share—it's completely free, and it really helps support the work of Dog A.I.D. Every interaction helps us reach more people and continue making a difference. ❤️🐾

16/10/2026

🐾 Assistance Dogs come in all shapes and sizes! 🐾

Meet Ralph and Layla — two Assistance Dogs who may look very different, but have something very important in common: they’re the same age and both make an incredible difference to the lives of the people they support. ❤️

Ralph is a magnificent Bernese Mountain Dog weighing in at a whopping 65kg! 🐻

Layla, meanwhile, is a petite Cavapoo at just 6.4kg! 🐶

That’s a difference of more than 58kg — but when it comes to being an amazing Assistance Dog, size really doesn’t matter.

From big paws to little paws, Assistance Dogs come in all shapes, sizes and breeds. What matters is the incredible bond they share with their handlers and the life-changing support they provide every day. 🦮💙

Big or small, every Assistance Dog is pawsome! 🐾

If you enjoyed this, please like, comment and share—it's completely free, and it really helps support the work of Dog A.I.D. Every interaction helps us reach more people and continue making a difference. ❤️🐾

Address

The Roy Fletcher Centre, 17 Cross Hill
Shrewsbury
SY11JE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441743588469

Website

http://www.dogaid.org.uk/

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