An incredible team effort
Behind every assistance dog helping a disabled person with their daily life, there is an incredible amount of teamwork.
These future assistance pups join their foster families from the age of eight weeks until they are about 18 months old. During this time, the families are responsible for socialising them and teaching them basic obedience.
A lasting bond
At a graduation ceremony organised by the charity Canine Companions, foster families had the chance to see the pups they watched grow up once again. As reported by the website The Dodo, these incredibly affectionate reunions show the lasting impact of the bond formed during those crucial early months of preparation.
After their time with a foster family, the dogs move on to advanced training. The graduation ceremony is not only a major milestone for the dogs, but also a chance for the foster families to see how far they have come. It is a symbolic moment where they pass the leash to the dogs' new owners. It is this dedicated collective effort that brings greater independence and a reassuring presence to those who need it most.
Translated from the FR Wamiz website using artificial intelligence
