Changing Lives One Dog At A Time
September is National Service Dog Month! Assistance dogs aka Service dogs are dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. This month is dedicated to raising awareness and educating the community about service dogs that…
How to Choose a Reputable Autism Service Dog Provider At Smart Service Dog South Africa, we know both from international research and our own experience that a properly trained service dog can transform the life of a child with autism.…
Assistance Dog Programme SA’s leading Owner Trained Assistance Dog Programme We proudly support the training of Owner Trained Assistance Dogs in the SA through our Online Assistance Dog Programme. Why Choose Us?We mirror and exceed the highest standards recognized for…
Assistance Dog Programme At Smart Service Dog , we offer one of the most comprehensive and accessible Owner-Trained Assistance Dog Programmes in the Southern Africa. With over 30 years of experience, we provide unrivalled support for individuals training their own assistance dogs, covering a…
Assistance Dog Workshops Our Assistance Dog Workshops provide hands-on training support for members of our Owner-Trained Assistance Dog Programme, helping you work towards your Puppy, Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards in a practical, supportive environment. These relaxed monthly workshops are…
Transform Your Garden into a Haven for Your Dog With Durban garden centres gearing up for their annual spring rush, it’s the perfect time to think about how you can make your garden not only beautiful for yourself, but enriching…
Since we help owners train their own dogs as Assistance Dogs , the question of how to pick the right dog comes up daily at our training facility. This is not a job for all dogs – it’s a job…
Guide dogs and assistance dogs are more commonly recognized today and are often seen with their handlers in a variety of public spaces and daily life activities. These highly trained animals are essential to their handler’s safety, independence, and quality…
How your company can get involved with Smart Service Dog -Guide Dogs Together, we can transform lives Your support could help us be there for parents as they come to terms with their child’s sight loss diagnosis, empower a child…
About the Report Paws for Access is a groundbreaking global survey capturing the real-world experiences of over 1,000 assistance dog handlers across 20 countries. Despite international laws meant to protect their rights, too many face discrimination, denial of access,…