Aftercare

Veterans With Dogs provides comprehensive, lifelong support through our exceptional aftercare programme, ensuring every partnership thrives long after their initial training concludes. Our dedicated team maintains regular contact with all Veterans once they return home, conducting thorough assessments and providing personalised guidance whenever needed.

Throughout the UK, our experienced trainers serve as primary points of contact, offering tailored support and practical solutions for any challenges that arise. We understand that each partnership evolves differently, which is why we provide flexible, individualised support ranging from in-home training adjustments to specific behavioural guidance.

The cornerstone of our aftercare programme is our commitment to exceptional dog welfare standards. Every assistance dog receives comprehensive veterinary support, structured exercise programmes, and carefully monitored work-rest schedules to ensure their physical and mental wellbeing. Our professional team maintains detailed health assessments and creates individualised care plans for each dog, ensuring they remain happy and effective in their vital roles.

Our activity programme forms a crucial part of partnership development, with training and activity days and residential weekends providing opportunities for skill enhancement and community building. These structured gatherings enable Veterans to connect with others who share similar experiences while strengthening the bonds with their assistance dogs through advanced training exercises and social integration activities.

When circumstances require temporary separation, our professional respite care service offers peace of mind to Veterans and their families. We carefully select and train respite families who maintain familiar routines and training standards, ensuring minimal disruption to the dogs' wellbeing and working capabilities. Regular updates and seamless transitions remain central to this service, supporting both Veterans and their assistance dogs during challenging periods.

Beyond essential care, we foster a strong sense of community through regular partnership activities and continuation training. These gatherings create valuable opportunities for Veterans to share experiences and build lasting friendships while maintaining their dogs' working standards.

Our commitment to excellence in aftercare reflects our understanding that successful assistance dog partnerships require ongoing nurturing and support, helping Veterans navigate both visible and invisible wounds while maintaining these life-changing partnerships.