Pawsitive Squad CIC upcoming events

Introduction Course (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

This 3 session course contains 3 x 40 minute sessions on zoom at the following times and dates:

Monday 10th August - 6.30 - 7.10pm
Monday 17th August - 6.30 - 7.10pm
Monday 24th August 6.30 - 7.10pm

Don't want to wait? Join self guided introduction course for immediate start here

Prefer in person training? Join our in person introduction course

Find out about both at: Introduction Course

This course must be completed for anyone wanting to join the assistance dog program. Our introduction course is ran using our signature, low demand structure to help create an inclusive environment, mapped to the structure of the assistance dog program.

Before booking, you must read & ensure you understand the eligibility and details by clicking the relevant link below:

Assistance Dog Program

The session is split into three parts:

1. Practical dog training (you’ll need your dog)

The first 20minutes(ish) of each session is practical dog training. You will need your dog for this part. We introduce you to around 12 new dog training exercises across the program to ensure your dog has strong foundation skills. You might already know some of the behaviours we are training. That's ok! It's great to practice skills even if your dog already knows them to make sure your dog has a strong foundation.

2. Handling theory

The middle of the session covers around 10 minutes of handler theory, discussing how to manage common puppy/behavioural difficulties. These are tailored to the attendees individual dogs and experiences.

3. Assistance dog programme information

The final 10 minutes covers some important information about how the assistance dog program works including showing you around our resources.

In person introduction Course (20 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Our in person introduction course is a 3 session course for people wishing to join our assistance dog program.

The two sessions on the 20th of August are in person practical dog training sessions.

The session on the 21st of August is a lunch time theory session which will be held in a cafe environment. This is a no dog session where we will show you through the program resources, talk about how the program works and a Q&A opportunity.

This session costs £85 per dog. (This is more than the virtual options due to smaller group size).

Eligibility:

This course is open to disabled people aged 0 - 60 years old who:

Are (D)deaf, disabled or neurodivergent.
Face significant barriers to safety, independence or community engagement and can evidence this (e.g. through PIP/DLA mid or high care or high mobility award, GP letter etc).
Do not hold any potential conflict of interest including are not dog trainers including voluntarily (or training to be a dog trainer or similar)

To attend your dog must:

Be fully vaccinated (only kennel cough vaccine is optional).
Be aged 14 weeks to 6 years old.
Receive vet prescribed flea and wormer.
Not be raw fed.
Have public liability (sometimes call third party) insurance.
Not be reactive (this means not bark, growl or lunge at people or other dogs.
Be microchipped in your name & current address.

Attendees:

To manage distractions & space, only 1 parent/PA/ partner/ support person may attend with the handler(s)*, except:

siblings/children when you have no other child care
where evidence is provided the handler requires 2:1 care in the community.

*may be multiple disabled people within the household the dog would be trained to support.

Please note: The trainer will be attending with her 9 year old child who is profoundly disabled.

In person introduction Course (20 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Our in person introduction course is a 3 session course for people wishing to join our assistance dog program.

The two sessions on the 20th of August are in person practical dog training sessions.

This session costs £85 per dog. (This is more than the virtual options due to smaller group size).

Eligibility:

This course is open to disabled people aged 0 - 60 years old who:

Are (D)deaf, disabled or neurodivergent.
Face significant barriers to safety, independence or community engagement and can evidence this (e.g. through PIP/DLA mid or high care or high mobility award, GP letter etc).
Do not hold any potential conflict of interest including are not dog trainers including voluntarily (or training to be a dog trainer or similar)

To attend your dog must:

Be fully vaccinated (only kennel cough vaccine is optional).
Be aged 14 weeks to 6 years old.
Receive vet prescribed flea and wormer.
Not be raw fed.
Have public liability (sometimes call third party) insurance.
Not be reactive (this means not bark, growl or lunge at people or other dogs.
Be microchipped in your name & current address.

Attendees:

To manage distractions & space, only 1 parent/PA/ partner/ support person may attend with the handler(s)*, except:

siblings/children when you have no other child care
where evidence is provided the handler requires 2:1 care in the community.

*may be multiple disabled people within the household the dog would be trained to support.

Please note: The trainer will be attending with her 9 year old child who is profoundly disabled.

In person introduction Course (21 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Our in person introduction course is a 3 session course for people wishing to join our assistance dog program.

The two sessions on the 20th of August are in person practical dog training sessions.

This session costs £85 per dog. (This is more than the virtual options due to smaller group size).

Eligibility:

This course is open to disabled people aged 0 - 60 years old who:

Are (D)deaf, disabled or neurodivergent.
Face significant barriers to safety, independence or community engagement and can evidence this (e.g. through PIP/DLA mid or high care or high mobility award, GP letter etc).
Do not hold any potential conflict of interest including are not dog trainers including voluntarily (or training to be a dog trainer or similar)

To attend your dog must:

Be fully vaccinated (only kennel cough vaccine is optional).
Be aged 14 weeks to 6 years old.
Receive vet prescribed flea and wormer.
Not be raw fed.
Have public liability (sometimes call third party) insurance.
Not be reactive (this means not bark, growl or lunge at people or other dogs.
Be microchipped in your name & current address.

Attendees:

To manage distractions & space, only 1 parent/PA/ partner/ support person may attend with the handler(s)*, except:

siblings/children when you have no other child care
where evidence is provided the handler requires 2:1 care in the community.

*may be multiple disabled people within the household the dog would be trained to support.

Please note: The trainer will be attending with her 9 year old child who is profoundly disabled.