What we do

Who we are | What we do

Mobility Dogs:

• is the only provider of trained assistance dogs for the physically disabled in New Zealand
• is run by an appointed Board of Trustees and a dedicated team of Administrators, Dog Trainers and Handlers, Puppy-raisers, Fundraisers and Volunteers
• conforms to International Assistance Dog Standards
• trains dogs in public access protocol and advanced assistance dog tasks
• receives no government funding

Mobility Dogs relies on sponsorship to maintain the Canine Development Programme and services including puppy selection, raising, advanced training and matching. There is no cost to our recipients for the dog itself.

Physical disabilities involve some restriction of movement or loss of agility such as difficulty walking, carrying an object a short distance or grasping objects.

The education of recipients in the management, handling and caring for their dog is essential to the long-term success of the human-canine ‘working team’. Mobility Dogs’ supportive infrastructure is crucial to managing the entire process.

Partnership is the key to all aspects of the Trust’s programmes. Mobility Dogs is keen to enlist partners from corporate, professional, governmental, private and other sponsors including service clubs, philanthropists and altruistic individuals who make up the caring communities of New Zealand.