Thank you for your interest in Both Ends of the Leash.

Waitlist Currently Closed

Thank you for your interest in Both Ends of the Leash.

At this time, we are not accepting any new participants into our training program, and our waitlist is currently closed.

We understand that beginning the journey of training your own Assistance Dog can feel overwhelming.
There are often more questions than answers, and finding organisations or trainers with availability can be challenging.

To help bridge this gap, we now offer a one-off Zoom Information Session designed to provide clarity, education, and realistic expectations before embarking on an assistance dog journey.

What We Cover

During this session, we explore:

• The role of an Assistance Dog

• How dogs naturally communicate, learn, and respond to humans

• Understanding behaviour as communication rather than disobedience

• How assistance dog skills are developed through relationship, observation, and cooperation

• The handler's role and responsibilities within the partnership

• The lifelong commitment involved in working an Assistance Dog

• Ethical and welfare considerations

• Training with the end goal of Public Access in mind

• General information regarding legislation, access rights, and handler responsibilities

The Purpose of This Session

This session is designed to help you:

• Better understand how to work with your dog

• Reflect on your readiness for the assistance dog journey

• Make informed, realistic, and ethical decisions moving forward

What This Session Is Not

This is an educational session only and does not include:

• Behaviour modification

• Task training

• Public Access training

• Individual training plans

• Ongoing support or follow-up services

This session is not intended to replace working with a qualified assistance dog trainer when and if that becomes appropriate.

Session Details

Format: Zoom
Duration: 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A (60 minutes total)

If this sounds like the right starting point for you, please complete the enquiry form below to request further information or current availability.

Should training spaces become available in the future, updates will be shared via our website and social media channels.

Thank you for your understanding and interest in Both Ends of the Leash.