Sharing Knowledge and Building Connections at the ADI Trainers Workshop
In November, two of our dedicated Mobility Dogs trainers—Veronica, based in Hamilton, and Sarah, who manages our Puppies in Prison programme in Auckland—had the incredible opportunity to attend the first-ever Assistance Dogs International (ADI) Trainers Workshop...
Unleashing Potential: Being a Mobility Dogs Puppy Raiser
It’s been almost 3 years since we welcomed our first Mobility Dog puppy Avery into our lives.  It was such an exciting day, yet in some ways also a bit daunting because we knew we had a huge responsibility.  Making sure we’d nurture, train and guide this tiny wee pup...
From Mexico to Mobility Dogs trainer – Veronica’s story.
Mobility Dogs Senior Trainer – Waikato, Veronica Garcia-Gil tells how she came to work with Mobility Dogs I was born in Mexico City. My father was Mexican, my mother French. I studied most of my life in Mexico except for 3 years of high school in France, when my...
Anne-Marie and Brody – ‘the world’s best dog’
Having raised two Mobility Puppies from 8-weeks old to advanced training and placement, I have always known how incredible and clever these dogs can be. I had seen first hand what they were capable of, and known the sadness and pride that comes with having your puppy...