Community dog engaging at a UK event

Community Dogs

Our Community Dogs Programme brings warmth, connection, and wellbeing to communities across the UK. These specially selected, expertly trained dogs are the welcoming faces of Veterans With Dogs, supporting events, schools, hospitals, care homes, and public gatherings with professionalism, friendliness, and skill.

Whether easing anxiety, encouraging conversation, or simply offering comfort, our Community Dogs spark connections and champion the positive impact of our charity, helping people of all ages feel included and supported.

Programme Highlights

Excellence in Training

Each dog is carefully chosen for temperament and social skills. Our welfare-first training ensures they thrive in any environment, spreading calm and reassurance wherever they go.

Specialist Handlers

Handlers provide safe, effective, and engaging experiences, prioritising the dogs’ wellbeing while maximising positive impact for everyone they meet.

Transformative Connections

From children to the elderly, our dogs build bridges across generations, bringing comfort, focus, and joy in every interaction.

Fostering Compassionate Communities

  • Spreading joy and relief to children, patients, and older adults wherever a gentle presence is needed.
  • Reducing loneliness by encouraging conversation, interaction, and inclusion across all generations.
  • Supporting wellbeing with interventions that complement counselling and therapy, inspiring positive change in everyday settings.

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