Are you physically disabled?  Do you own a dog?  Dog AID (Assistance In Disability) is a U.K. nationwide charity which specialises in helping the physically disabled to train their OWN pet dogs.  Unique in offering 2 levels of training, owners have the option of training towards Level 1, in which they simply educate their pets in becoming an obedient companions, or, in suitable cases, to train towards Level 2, Assistance Level.  At this level, dogs are trained to perform specialised tasks (retrieving items by name, fetching help in emergencies, opening/shutting doors, etc.) which are tailored to the needs of each individual owner.  Assistance Dogs are invaluable in providing their owners with greater personal independence.

If you would like help in training your dog, are interested in becoming a voluntary trainer under the Dog AID umbrella, or can help us with sponsorship or fundraising, visit us now on http://www.dogaid.org.uk for further information.