Research

    There is currently one research project being carried out to support the evidence of the success and impact that a Mobility Dog has on the lives of New Zealanders with disabilities.

    Information about the project that is currently underway can be found via the link below:

    Helen Spence
    Research topic:
    Begging for a canine prescription or barking up the wrong tree: Dogs in support of people with movement disorders. A feasibility study.

    This thesis examines the question: How feasible is it to compare effects of companion dogs and service dogs (Mobility Dogs) on quality of life (QOL) in people with movement disorders?