Trained Assistance & Emotional Support Dogs
Build a Bond that Supports, Cares, and Lasts a Lifetime
At Heart Dogs, our programs are designed to ensure your assistance or emotional support dog is not only well-trained but also ready to provide the support you deserve. Whether you need a dog to help with specific tasks or provide emotional comfort, we’re here to guide you and your dog every step of the way.
Assistance Dogs Training
Tailored Support for Your Needs
Our assistance dog training prepares dogs to assist individuals with disabilities, offering practical help with daily tasks and ensuring independence. Each dog is trained to meet the specific needs of their handler (including public access tests), making them an essential part of their everyday life.
Task-Specific Training
Each dog is custom-trained to perform specific tasks that address your unique disability-related needs.
Public Access Training
Dogs learn to remain calm, focused, and well-behaved in all public settings, from busy streets to quiet restaurants.
Reliability Testing
Every dog undergoes rigorous testing across multiple environments to ensure consistent performance.
Handler-Dog Partnership
We train both you and your dog to work as a seamless team through comprehensive handler education sessions.
Legal Compliance
We provide all necessary documentation and guidance to ensure your assistance dog meets requirements for public access.
Ongoing Support
Our commitment extends beyond initial training with follow-up sessions and resources to maintain skills throughout.
Home Assistance Dogs Training
Support at Your Home
Home assistance dogs are trained to provide support in private settings, like homes or care facilities. While they don’t have public access rights, they offer crucial support for tasks within the comfort of your home.
In-home Task Training
Dogs learn specialised tasks specific to your home environment, from retrieving items to operating light switches.
Daily Routine Integration
Training is designed around your specific daily schedule to create a natural flow of support throughout your day.
Family Interaction
We teach the entire household how to maintain training consistency while building relationships with your dog.
Environmental Adaptation
Your dog is trained to navigate and respond appropriately to the unique layout and features of your specific home.
Emergency Response
Dogs learn critical responses to home emergencies, including alerting to dangers or summoning help when needed.
Continued Guidance
Our commitment extends beyond initial training with follow-up sessions and resources to maintain skills throughout.
Emotional Support Dog Training
Comfort and Companionship
Our emotional support dog training prepares dogs to offer emotional comfort and companionship without specific task-related training. These dogs are trained to provide comfort, reduce anxiety, and be a soothing presence.
Calming Techniques
Dogs learn to recognise anxiety cues and respond with specific comforting behaviours during moments of distress.
Anxiety Reduction Training
Through specialised conditioning, dogs develop the ability to interrupt anxiety cycles before they escalate.
Therapeutic Presence
Your dog is trained to provide a consistently calming presence through physical proximity and gentle interaction.
Bonding and Attachment
We facilitate deep, meaningful connections between you and your dog through guided bonding activities.
Healthy Boundaries
Dogs learn appropriate social boundaries that balance emotional support with proper canine behaviour.
Lasting Support
Our commitment extends beyond initial training with follow-up sessions and resources to maintain skills throughout.