Congratulations to our Assistance Dog class who qualified today at our National Headquarters & Training Centre in Cork.

Launched in 2005 our Assistance Dog Programme was the first of its kind in Europe.

An Assistance Dog is the same breed, age and temperament as a Guide Dog and is trained especially to work with a child with autism and his or her family.  Assistance Dogs help to control and improve the behaviour of children with autism by promoting calmness and acting as a safety aid to the parent. Outings to public places become less stressful and families enjoy greater freedom and mobility.

Congratulations to you all and we wish you and your families the very best and we look forward to seeing you all soon and hearing about your progress.

Pictured are Brian Galvin & Nikita, Sarah Carroll & Lyra, Ray Crotty & Faylin, Ruth Henderson & Falco and Patricia Galvin & Juni withIGDB trainer Eoin Slattery.

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