The speaker at Kendal Rotary on 15th July was Dr Grainne O’Connor along with her own assistance dog, Rupert. She talked about ‘Assistance Dogs UK’ and how assistance dogs are highly trained to support disabled people and people with medical conditions in a variety of ways. Assistance Dogs UK is a coalition of assistance dog organisations that cover all types of disability. ADUK members are non-profit organisations that work to the highest standards ofassistance dog training and welfare. From guide dogs to medical alert dogs, from autism dogs to hearing dogs, their members train assistance dogs that change, and often save, the lives of their owners. Over 7000 people rely on a highly trained assistance dog from one of ADUK’s members, enjoying the additional emotional benefits and greater independence that such dogs bring.
