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Woofwoofstock is back!

Woofwoofstock is back! Our month long doggie-inspired virtual music festival is back for another year, raising vital funds for our work. See how you can get involved!
Harry and Maya win £1,300 for Support Dogs!

We were thrilled when two students from St Andrews Prep School in Eastbourne choose to nominate us for their Headmasters Award and even more delighted when they said they had won! They have kindly written to us to tell us more.
Keeping your dog cool this summer

With the onset of summer weather, it's really important to be aware of the effects of heat on hardworking assistance dogs at the hottest times of the day.
Discretionary Trusts and Last Powers of Attorney

Kilimanjaro Trek

If you’re looking for the ultimate trekking challenge join this trek to the Roof of Africa.
Kilimanjaro Trek

If you’re looking for the ultimate trekking challenge join this trek to the Roof of Africa.
Edinburgh Marathon Relay

The EMF Relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon! With each relay leg posing a different challenge, make sure you pick and order your team wisely; which lucky runner will get The Glory Leg?
Edinburgh Marathon

Voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runner’s World in 2008. Enjoy a fantastic all-encompassing route which takes in some of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks as well as offering picturesque views along the East Lothian coastline.
Sheffield 10K

As flat a 10km can be in the Steel City!
Manchester Half marathon

Known for its buzzing atmosphere, incredible supporters and the booming anthems that rock the city's streets, experience a running event like no other
Skydive

The ultimate thrill for adrenaline junkies and an unforgettable experience! .
K9 challenge 2019

Let your best four legged friend join you on this 5km walk or run
Take on the Great North Run

Have you ever wanted to run the iconic Great North Run or want to set yourself the challenge of completing the 13.1 mile course? We have places available in this world famous race.
Great Wall of China Trek

Take on this majestic 9 day trekking adventure and conquer the twists, turns, steps and slopes of this formidable fortification - the famous Great Wall.

Autism assistance

Our autism assistance dog programme works to increase safety and the ability to have more socially inclusive life for children aged between 3 and 10 years of age with autism and their families.
Disability assistance

Our disability assistance dogs are trained to support their owners by carrying out tasks tailored to their needs such as dressing and undressing, loading and unloading the washing machine, and raising the alarm. They also enable clients to lead more sociable, independent lives.
Epilepsy seizure alert

Our seizure alert dogs are trained to provide a 100% reliable warning up to 50 minutes prior to an oncoming epileptic seizure, enabling clients to get to a place of safety, and enabling them to live more independently.
What we do

Support Dogs is a charity training autism assistance dog, epilepsy seizure alert dogs and disability assistance dogs for those affected by a wide range of physical conditions including MS, Cerebral Palsy and fibromyalgia.
Job vacancies

Search here for Support Dogs' jobs' vacancies.
Puppy socialiser

We are looking for volunteer puppy socialisers to provide a loving home and help us prepare our puppies over their first year before they begin full-time training as life-changing support dog.
Foster Caring - Bed and Breakfast

As Support Dogs doesn't use kennel facilities for its dogs-in-training, we are always looking for evening and weekend and stay-at-home foster carers to provide a loving home for our canine trainees.
Super Stanley the life-saver

Specialist seizure response assistance dog Stanley is making a real difference to the life of 24-year-old Amy Williams, who has epilepsy.
Meet our puppies

Meet our heros in training! These amazing pups are currently in their first stage of training to become a support dog. Find out more about our puppies.
How Minta is making the world accessible for Jacob

Autism assistance dog Minta has changed the life of youngster Jacob, opening up his world