ASSISTANCE

Assistance Dogs Australia

@assistance_dogs_australia

Waterfall, New South Wales
http://www.assistancedogs.org.au
Civic and Social Organizations

Overview

About Assistance Dogs Australia

Assistance Dogs Australia is a national charity that specially trains highly intelligent, specially bred dogs to help people living with disabilities.

It takes up to $60,000 and two years to train and accredit an Assistance Dog. These clever pups learn more than 50 specialised commands to meet the specific needs of a person living with disability. Assistance Dogs are placed with clients free of charge, and have a working life of around 10 years.

Headquarters

Waterfall, New South Wales

Website

http://www.assistancedogs.org.au

Company Size

11-50 employees

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Company Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1996

Specialties

Service Dogs for people with disabilities, PAWS Program (Parents Autism Workshops Support), PTSD Service Dogs, and Pups in Prison Program

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