Assistance Dogs North Queensland

Assistance Dogs NQ Inc (ASDOGS NQ Inc.) aims to meet all industry standards in our training

This includes having qualified and experienced trainers with the use of up-to-date training methods

Assistance Dogs NQ Inc (ASDOGS NQ Inc.) training methods are based on positive reinforcement, socialisation activities in the community, task training for particular needs, and after care support to recipients throughout the dog’s working life.

Assistance Dogs NQ Inc (ASDOGS NQ Inc.) does not train or accredit privately owned dogs.

How are our assistance dogs trained:
Training an Assistance dog takes considerable time and commitment from our trainers and volunteer puppy educators. Each dog is trained specifically for the individual recipient’s needs. Training in basic obedience and socializing skills starts at 9 - 12 weeks of age when each puppy is placed with a ‘Puppy Educator’.

The puppies are raised in the home of the Puppy Educator for approximately two years. Educators and puppies attend formal training sessions every week at the Assistance Dogs NQ Inc (ASDOGS NQ Inc.) training grounds in Mareeba until they are placed with a recipient.

Training includes advanced manners and skills, specialised task training and conditioning the dog to be comfortable and attentive in a variety of environments and situations that may occur in public places.

Recipients:
Recipients are required to attend training classes at the Assistance Dogs NQ Inc (ASDOGS NQ Inc.) centre in Mareeba to learn how to work with an Assistance dog and for specific task training matched to their needs prior to receiving a dog.

This time is also an important period for bonding to occur between the recipient and the dog.

At the conclusion of this training the team (dog and recipient) will undertake a Public Access Test to ensure that they are safe and effective in public places.

If you have a physical disability and believe that an Assistance dog would be beneficial, contact us for more information.

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