Accreditation

ASDOG is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International, Inc. (ADI), a coalition of not for profit organisations that train and place assistance dogs.

The purpose of ADI is to improve the areas of training, placement, and utilisation of assistance dogs as well as staff and volunteer education.

The ASDOG Management Committee conducts its programs and administration in accordance with Assistance Dogs International Standards and Ethics:

  • Minimum Standards for Assistance Dogs in Public
  • Standards and Ethics Regarding Clients
  • Minimum Standards for Assistance Dog Partners
  • Standards and Ethics Regarding Dogs
  • Minimum Standards for Training Service Dogs
  • Minimum Standards for Programs
  • Minimum Standards for Trainers