Latest posts tagged with #AssistanceDogs on Bluesky
A man in a wheelchair outside a building. His assistance dog is opening the door for him with a pull cord
On #InternationalWheelchairDay & #ZeroDiscriminationDay, ADI proudly stands for inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity. We support the rights of people with disabilities to live their lives freely, independently, & without fear of discrimination. #assistancedogs #lifechangers
A young boy sits next to his golden retriever assistance dog. The boy is leaning over to kiss the dog. The dog is looking at the camera with his tongue out.
It's international #LoveYourPetDay! We all know #assistancedogs are more than "just" pets and we love them all the more for that! #lifechangers #loveyourpetday2026 #servicedogs
A red heart with photos of dogs and people hugging each other and the words Happy Valentine's Day
Love is definitely in the air at Assistance Dogs International today! If you do need an excuse to hug your dog (why would you?) today is the day❤️❤️Happy Valentine's Day to all our members, followers, friends and colleagues - and of course, dogs! #ValentinesDay #assistancedogs
5 different photos of assistance dogs, with 2026 and the ADI logo
We wish all our Members, Colleagues, Friends and Followers a very #HappyNewYear2026! We are looking forward to working with our amazing members in 2026, and continuing to support - and advocate for - the lifechanging impact of #assistancedogs across the world. #lifechangers
3 yellow labradors in the snow wearing santa hats
We'd like to wish all our Members, Colleagues, Friends and Followers who are celebrating today, a very Happy Christmas! #assistancedogs #lifechangers
Enjoying days out can be challenging for children with autism. Specially trained #assistancedogs can make a huge difference. Watch how Amelie's life changed when Paddy, trained by ADI member @DogsForGoodUK came to stay:
A group of staff from Os'Mose and With Dogs for a Smile stand together
2 of our members, @Osmoseasbl & https://kutyavalegymosolyert.hu/ collaborated on an @EUErasmusPlus project designed to educate & raise awareness about how #assistancedogs support people with disabilities. assistancedogsinternational.org/blog/2025/12/15/general/...
hello friends of Phil/Margot/Jan from the other place
here is a recent post with video:
‘Get Lost Expeditions, Powered by Margot
We hike the Murri-Yanna Track in New South Wales AU’
Now also on YouTube right here youtube.com/watch?v=Izug...
#assistancedogs #dementia
Handlers often face profound grief when an assistance dog retires or dies, comparable to losing a loved one. The research recommends early planning. Source: #PubMed
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41159940/
#AccessPress #AssistanceDogs #DisabilitySupport #EmotionalHealth #AnimalWelfare
How can trained assistance dogs change lives for those with disabilities? Discover the transformative power of CANINE Partners! #AssistanceDogs
www.abergavennychronicle.com/news/canine-partners-tra...
Our new study on “Overimitation in Assistance Dogs and Family Dogs” has just been published 🥳😍
doi.org/10.1016/j.ap...
#PhD #published #dogscience #assistancedogs #familydogs #overimitation #sociallearning
Fantastic work by the Let's Assist Ipswich group to raise the profile for guide dog users around town 👏
#GuideDogs #AssistanceDogs #Accessibility
It's important to train #assistancedogs for many different scenarios. Thanks to www.catc.cz who worked with our member helppes.cz to train their dogs in aircraft and emergency situations.
Continuing our celebration of places that really welcome #assistancedogs this #internationalassistancedogweek, here’s Sue and James from www.caninepartners.org.uk. Thank you to the chemist in Cockermouth - you know who you are! #IADW2025 #Paws4Access
🐕 It's International Assistance Dog Week!
Behind every assistance dog is thousands of hours of training, trust, and teamwork. These dogs change lives. #AssistanceDogWeek #DogsThat #AssistanceDogs #GuideDogs
We’ve been thanking those that give a warm welcome to #assistancedogs this #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek. Here’s Sandy from abilitycenter.org telling us the difference a dog makes when it comes to access. #lifechangers
Art stream For The Pups! ✨ The ever talented Nyxe is drawing amazing illustrations as she raises awareness for Assistance Dogs and Canine Companions! 🦮 We still have many more wonderful stops along the raid train to go, join us! 💓
twitch.tv/thenyxed
#artstream #raidtrain #assistancedogs #charity
Access is also important when training #assistancedogs. Venues like @tanglewoodma.bsky.social go out of their way to welcome puppy raisers and trainers like Brenda with Marley from @neads-wcsd.bsky.social, allowing dogs to gain valuable experience. Thank you! #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek
🐶✨ 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 #𝗜𝗔𝗗𝗪 - 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝟯-𝟵 𝗔𝘂𝗴)!
👁️ Guide dogs for the blind
🦻 Hearing dogs
❤️ Autism & Buddy dogs
🩺 Diabetes and epilepsy dogs
They make their owner's life safer and more valuable.
💬 Give them the recognition they deserve.
#AssistanceDogs #Inclusion
𝗛𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 #𝗜𝗔𝗗𝗪 – 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗱
(3–9 aug)!
👁️ Blindengeleidehonden
🦻 Hoorhonden
❤️ Autisme- & Buddyhonden
🩺 Diabetes- en epilepsiehonden
Ze maken het leven van hun baasje veiliger en waardevoller.
💬 Geef hen de erkenning die ze verdienen.
#AssistanceDogs #Inclusion
An illustrated woman and her guide dog are navigating a busy street with poorly parked cars, bins left on pavements, and scooters and cyclist rushing by. Text reads: 5 ways to assist outdoors - Navigating outdoor spaces can be an accessibility nightmare in this busy world, being presented with a magnitude of obstacles and hazards. To help assist guide dogs and their owners: 1. Do not park obstructing pavements. 2. Leave e-bikes and scooters in designated storage spaces. 3. Keep bins pulled onto properties. 4. Do not disturb dogs whilst on duty. 5. Be vigilant, move aside and don’t block access to passageways.
A row of shops and restaurants have two blind people with their guide dogs sitting outside. Text reads: 5 ways to assist customers - Whether it is during transport, eating out or attending a venue, everyone should have an equal customer experience. To help assist guide dogs and their owners: 1. Never refuse entry for guide dogs. 2. Utilise technology such as QR codes or apps like Be My Eyes. 3. Provide alternative formats in Braille. 4. Provide sufficient space in seating areas for dogs to stay with owners. 5. Train your customer-facing staff on accommodating guide dogs
A young Black blind boy is sitting on his couch in his living room using a screen reader on his phone to access the web. Text reads: 5 ways to assist on websites - In this digital landscape, everyone needs equal access to online information and services. Therefore, websites being accessible is of crucial importance. To assist blind people using websites: 1. Ensure platforms can be accessed using only a keyboard. 2. Sites are compatible with assistive tech such as JAWS NVDA and VoiceOver. 3. Videos and audio do not autoplay. 4. Skip to content links are present. 5. Forms are correctly labelled for users to complete actions online.
Three office workers are sitting together on laptops, one female worker has her guide dog sitting by her side. Text reads: 5 ways to assist in the office - For blind and visually impaired people to successfully navigate a site and gain context from your written and media content, considerations are necessary. To assist people to access your website, intranet, or document content: 1. Use structured heading levels. 2. Add alt text descriptions to imagery. 3. Provide clarity with links e.g. don’t write “click here”. 4. Use audio description. 5. Add transcripts with videos/graphics.
Every day, #AssistanceDogs are turned away from businesses and their owners face unnecessary obstacles both in the street and online.
On #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek, we share ways to improve experiences for #VisuallyImpaired people and their #GuideDogs.
#Accessibility #A11y
My tribute to Lucy on #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek.
#assistancedogs #greyhoundassistancedog #greyhound
scheherazadessea.com/2025/08/05/i...
Not all heroes wear capes some walk on four paws.
On #AssistanceDogDay, we celebrate the incredible dogs who offer freedom, safety, and unconditional love.
#ServiceDogAppreciation #AssistanceDogs #WorkingDogs #DogsOfTwitter #PawPatrolIRL
Tenth stop For The Pups! 💖 Sweet heart @laynierobins.bsky.social is streaming now and fundraising for Canine Companions while she shares stories about her emotional support pup Maddie! 🐕 Join Laynie now for a super cozy stream and some Pupperazzi! 🐾
twitch.tv/laynierobins
#assistancedogs #advocacy
Ninth stop For The Pups! 💚 @emmanessy.bsky.social is live now playing Animal Shelter 2 and has adorable incentives and a super pawsome milestone to raise charity for Canine Companions! 🦮 Join Emmanessy now for a super cozy stream and wonderful cause! ✨
twitch.tv/emmanessy
#raidtrain #assistancedogs
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK. Two dogs, a golden retriever and a white dog, both wearing red 'SERVICE DOG' vests, are featured against a light tan background with gray paw prints in the top left and a bone in the top right. Below is 'Center for Human-Animal Interaction ®' and 'chai.vcu.edu'.
We at the Center for Human-Animal interaction and the pups of Dogs on Call celebrate these true heroes of National Assistance Dog Week!
#NationalAssistanceDogWeek #ServiceDogs #AssistanceDogs #GuideDogs #HeroDogs #DogHeroes #WorkingDogs #DogsofService #Independence #SupportDogs
Day two For The Pups! 💫 Our raid train continues strong with truly wonderful streamers who are doing an amazing job amplifying this cause! 🙌🏽 Here is our line up for the day and remember you can book our schedule to follow along the whole week! 🩵
raidpal.com/en/event/for...
#advocacy #assistancedogs
Shopping malls can be great training places for #assistancedogs like Lily from www.candocanines.org. Here’s a shoutout to www.ridgedalecenter.com in Minnesota who are a great example of positive access for assistance dogs and their handlers. Thank you! #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek
Fourth stop For The Pups! 🐕 TheNyxed brought the raid train over to the lovely @theladylunadi.bsky.social who is streaming Okami for the first time! 🐾 Check out Luna's amazing incentives and milestones all for Canine Companions! 💫
twitch.tv/theladylunadi
#okami #fundraising #assistancedogs #livenow
Third stop For The Pups is live now! 🐾 After a cozy stream with @princessallie81.bsky.social the raid train moved over to TheNyxed's stream who is talking about her assistance dog as well as showcasing her amazing art! 🦮 Be sure to say hi to Nugget! 💖
twitch.tv/thenyxed
#raidtrain #assistancedogs
