Canine and Able

Dog Training North East Scotland

Canine and Able

Dog Training North East Scotland

Canine and Able

Dog Training North East Scotland

Scottish Charity Canine and Able aims to improve the mental wellbeing of the elderly, people with an illness or disability, young people struggling with education, or those dealing with stress in the workplace by providing Therapy Dog sessions within the North East of Scotland. We also aim to raise public awareness of the benefits and laws surrounding Assistance dogs and specialise in helping owners and their Trainee-Assistance dogs pass a recognised certification for Public Access.

Assistance Dog Training

Adam has special needs and lives alone, he is diabetic and has other conditions that, of course, we never stop worrying about. After talking about it we, the family, decided to get him a puppy and to have it trained as an Assistance Dog. Miraculously, Missy was available immediately…he was overwhelmed when he was given her as a surprise. It was funny, she couldn’t be taken for walks until after her jabs kicked in, so hubby secured a big plastic box on the seat of my walker and Adam would push her to and from our homes.

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Nursery

Today we were so lucky to be visited by some Therapy dogs, we have been planning this for a while and now we have parent permissions, it went ahead.

We will hopefully get another visit soon!

This was an amazing learning experience for the children as they were able interact with the Therapy dogs. These dogs can be great for emotional regulation, cognitive development and understanding of living things such as animals. Also, they were just the cutest!

Thank you to Canine and Able

School

I'm writing this as the Chair of the Parent Council for Glass Primary and Nursery. Charlotte has been absolutely wonderful - her skills with both dogs and children exemplifies her professionalism and care in everything she does. The children have had such a positive experience during every visit and we hope Charlotte continues her visits which benefits children, staff and parents. 10 out of 10.

C Skene

Obedience Training

I have been delighted with the progress my golden retriever and I have made since working with Charlotte. My confidence that I would be able to manage the boisterous 18 month old rehomed dog was at rock bottom. But thanks to Charlotte we are making great progress and my relationship with my dog has improved massively too. Charlotte has the perfect temperament, educating and encouraging.

S Lumsden

Care Home

Canine and Able have come to visit our Care Home in Huntly for almost a month now, and each weekly Therapet visit brings so much joy and fun for our Residents. Claire and Charlotte are friendly, professional, and very respectful - it feels as though they have always been a part of our Home!

They are very knowledgeable about dogs and training, and this is evidenced by how well behaved and calm Lilly, Ivy, and the upcoming puppy Tinkerbelle is with our Residents. If you are looking for help with dog training, we would recommend their services to anyone!

Deveron Way Care Home

Care Home

The wonderful Team from Canine and Able were back again this morning, and we had a great time giving Ivy and Tinker plenty of cuddles and kisses. Ivy is such a soft and gentle soul, and Tinker is growing so fast!

Thank you so much to Charlotte and Claire for bringing your precious pups in and brightening our Monday morning.

Hospital

What wonderful work these girls do...I have seen this first hand and would highly recommend their care and commitment.

J Murdoch

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Therapy dogs

Sessions for nurseries, schools, hospitals, care homes, workplaces, community groups.

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General Dog Training

Our affordable social-enterprise activity to help fund our therapy sessions. Puppy confidence, obedience, heelwork, recall, socialisation, and more.

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Transport Training

Confidence and behavioural training for Assistance dogs (and their humans) in all manner of transport (planes, trains, buses, trams, ferries, taxi).

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Public Access

Confidence and behavioural training for Assistance dogs (and their humans) in public places to the required standard set by the Assistance Dog Assessment Associations (ADAA).

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Other Services

Educational talks regarding the roles of Therapy dogs and Assistance dogs and the Laws surrounding access rights.

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Those smiles are why we do what we do! Hope you all have a great Christmas Deveron Way Care Home and we will see you in the new year x ... See MoreSee Less

Those smiles are why we do what we do! Hope you all have a great Christmas Deveron Way Care Home and we will see you in the new year xImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

And that’s a wrap for 2025! Yesterday Ember was out visiting Glenisla Care Home and today Lilly and Tinker were at Deveron Way Care Home - all dressed up for Christmas of course (including Jingle Bells). 🀣 ... See MoreSee Less

And that’s a wrap for 2025! Yesterday Ember was out visiting Glenisla Care Home and today Lilly and Tinker were at Deveron Way Care Home - all dressed up for Christmas of course (including Jingle Bells). 🀣Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

Ivy and Ember were out at Western View carehome today. Ember is only 9 months old and apart from now being bigger than Ivy, she is still full of puppy bounce. 🀣 It takes her 20 mins or so to calm down enough to be allowed to meet residents, but she LOVES people and is going to make an excellent Therapy Dog. Ivy doesn’t mind getting started for the first 20 mins while Ember trains in the corridor 🀣 ... See MoreSee Less

Ivy and Ember were out at Western View carehome today. Ember is only 9 months old and apart from now being bigger than Ivy, she is still full of puppy bounce. 🀣 It takes her 20 mins or so to calm down enough to be allowed to meet residents, but she LOVES people and is going to make an excellent Therapy Dog. Ivy doesn’t mind getting started for the first 20 mins while Ember trains in the corridor 🀣Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

Here we go - our Christmas Bonus Ball Competition! Β£2 a square.

The lucky winner gets to choose our new Mascot’s name (no doggie McDog Face please - something our clients will like) 🀣

1st Prize - Name our Mascot and a free Therapy Dog session for an organisation of your choice (Moray, Aberdeenshire or Highlands) plus one of our miniature mascots.

2nd Prize - 15kg bag of Harbro Woofers Dog Food from Harbro Country Stores (thank you!)

3rd Prize - Selection of goodies from Moray Animal Feeds (thank you) including Dem Bones tasty treats, & Scent and Shine dog shampoo. Thanks for all the clicker trainers too guys x

4th Prize - A goody bag of tasty treats and toys from Train & Treat Dog Store (thank you).

5th Prize - A Canine and Able mug, Christmas bandanna, miniature mascot and sweets.

5 runners up will win a Christmas bandanna, miniature mascot, key ring (or wagtastic bone), and a clicker trainer.

Many thanks to Adam Rhys Chisholm & family for the sweets, key rings, and mug.

Many thanks to Hayley Potter for the lovely bandannas.

Follow this link to pay by PayPal - put β€˜Mascot and your name’ in the comments. Please pay by friends and family. Β£2 per number. The donate button is at the bottom of the page.

canineandable.co.uk/donate/
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Here we go - our Christmas Bonus Ball Competition! Β£2 a square. 

The lucky winner gets to choose our new Mascot’s name (no doggie McDog Face please - something our clients will like) 🀣

1st Prize - Name our Mascot and a free Therapy Dog session for an organisation of your choice (Moray, Aberdeenshire or Highlands) plus one of our miniature mascots. 

2nd Prize - 15kg bag of Harbro Woofers Dog Food from Harbro Country Stores (thank you!)

3rd Prize - Selection of goodies from Moray Animal Feeds (thank you) including Dem Bones tasty treats, & Scent and Shine dog shampoo. Thanks for all the clicker trainers too guys x 

4th Prize - A goody bag of tasty treats and toys from Train & Treat Dog Store (thank you).

5th Prize - A Canine and Able mug, Christmas bandanna, miniature mascot and sweets.

5 runners up will win a Christmas bandanna, miniature mascot, key ring (or wagtastic bone), and a clicker trainer.

Many thanks to Adam Rhys Chisholm & family for the sweets, key rings, and mug.

Many thanks to Hayley Potter for the lovely bandannas. 

Follow this link to pay by PayPal - put β€˜Mascot and your name’ in the comments. Please pay by friends and family. Β£2 per number. The donate button is at the bottom of the page. 

https://canineandable.co.uk/donate/Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

Ivy and Tinker were truly into Christmas spirits for their last visit to Turners today - before the holiday season. They look so cute in their outfits - think we might use them all year round 🀣😍 ... See MoreSee Less

Ivy and Tinker were truly into Christmas spirits for their last visit to Turners today - before the holiday season. They look so cute in their outfits - think we might use them all year round 🀣😍Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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