Our Dogs Are Calm & Well-Trained To Support Emotional Well-Being
Dogs can have a profound impact on those facing emotional or mental health challenges. With over 30 years of experience training emotional support and therapy dogs, we offer carefully selected, well-balanced dogs for sale to individuals, families and organisations looking for dependable companionship and support. Our dogs are trained and matched according to individual requirements, providing comfort, companionship and stability without the traditional waiting times many people face.
Who Benefits From an Emotional Support or Therapy Dog?
Emotional Support Dog
For individuals dealing with depression, anxiety and emotional regulation issues, a support dog can have a remarkably positive effect, providing not just companionship but reassurance too.
This, in turn, can help reduce feelings of anxiety and loneliness while boosting stability and a sense of routine. Even gentle physical contact, such as leaning against or cuddling, promotes feelings of comfort and security, while dogs can also be trained to assist in mindfulness exercises and grounding techniques.
This can extend to those recovering from trauma, as they can help redirect focus and ease distress in difficult moments. They essentially offer a steady, non-judgmental presence.
All the highly trained emotional support dogs we have for sale provide steady, reliable companionship and support emotional well-being in a meaningful way.
Therapy Dog
Therapy dogs can also provide comfort and positive interaction in environments such as care homes, schools, hospitals and rehabilitation settings. Their calm temperament and training can make them suitable for interacting with different people and providing a reassuring presence in environments where emotional support and companionship can be particularly valuable.
Successful Matches
Ella is going to be a personal therapy dog! She will be retrieving, carrying & generally making her new mum’s life brighter!
Our perfect pet, Pero has found his new home – He’s going to be a therapy dog for a school in Gloucester!
Our Approach to Training
Training doesn’t begin until we’ve selected the most suitable candidates to become emotional support or therapy dogs. Here’s a little more about our thorough selection process, honed across more than three decades of experience:
- Selection of Suitable Dogs: We carefully select animals with the right temperament, disposition and empathy to serve as emotional support or therapy dogs. We look for a natural ability to provide companionship, comfort and support to those facing emotional and mental health difficulties.
- Specialised Training: We then embark on a highly specialised training programme to enhance their abilities. Our experienced trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to teach dogs specific skills and behaviours that promote emotional well-being and provide therapeutic benefits.
- Bonding and Connection: A strong bond between the dog and those they support is vital. Our trainers work to ensure a successful match for both individual and group requirements, considering anything that helps the dog become a trusted and reliable source of support.
Handover & Owner Integration
As soon as your dog is ready, owners will receive a 4-week comprehensive bonding plan to follow. We provide a thorough, structured, and supportive handover period that focuses on settling them into their new environment, whether that’s within an individual or family home or with an organisation such as a care home or rehabilitation centre. We ensure owners and handlers receive clear guidance on commands, routines and behaviours.
And with A&T Trained Dogs, support doesn’t end when you and your dog leave our centre. We provide one follow-up session to make sure everyone is on the right track. We’re here to provide advice, refresher training where required and ongoing guidance for the long term, helping maintain standards, strengthen your bond and ensure your dog continues to deliver calm, consistent support.
Ready To Find An Emotional Support or Therapy Dog?
Speak to our team today about our available emotional support & therapy dogs to find a perfectly trained companion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are emotional support and therapy dogs?
Emotional support dogs provide comfort and companionship to their owners, but don’t require the same task-specific training as assistance dogs. Therapy dogs provide the same comfort as emotional support dogs, but they differ in their duties. Therapy dogs provide service to multiple people beyond their owners. Often, a therapy dog will be a permanent resident of an establishment with various patients and visitors, such as a nursing home, rehab centre, or school.
Are therapy dogs suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults?
Yes, we train support dogs specifically for this purpose. Our experience allows us to select just the right dog for your specific group or individual needs, ensuring only dogs with calm temperaments, patience and predictable behaviour are accepted into our programme.
Do emotional support or therapy dogs have public access rights in the UK?
In the UK, public access rights are typically reserved for recognised assistance dogs that are trained to support a specific disability. Emotional support and therapy dogs do not currently have these same legal access rights.
What are your prices?
Price starts at £13,995 for our emotional support and therapy dogs for sale, depending on their breed, temperament and the level of training required. We also offer flexible finance options from £500 to £55,000 for eligible clients, so please visit our finance partner for further information. Terms and conditions apply.
Explore Our Other Trained Dogs
Finding the right dog is about choosing a companion that suits your lifestyle, expectations and individual needs. At A&T Trained Dogs, we carefully match dogs with their future owners to help build lasting relationships. Explore the options below or browse all our dogs for sale to find your ideal companion.
