Appaws for autism Scottish Charity sc Appaws for autism Scottish Charity sc.046114 ‘Be your own kind of wonderful’

What we stand for! Awareness Education & Advocacy Assistance & Therapy Dogs Support & Advice Acceptance What we stand for!

At your service 7 Days a week, 24 hrs in the day. Carol- Founder & Company Director Niel- Director of Assistance Dogs Jo- co founder & Director Tina – Dog trainer extraordinaire At your service 7 Days a week, 24 hrs in the day.

Our members at the start of our journey has risen dramatically. Our current applications and referrals have exceeded all our expectations. Date Members Applications & Referrals Dog referrals May 2015 50 3 5 July 2016 673 10 15 November 2016 765 20 25 How we have grown.

In its infancy Appaws was a 1 person, very small organization. We very quickly started to be noticed out in the community. We finally became fairly recognized and obtained our charitable status late in 2015. Company status was established May 2015. In October 2016 we were awarded Scottish Charity of the year 2016/17 by Burns Pet Nutrition. Registered Scottish Charity Company Ltd By Guarantee Community Organization From A - B

Employing our own dog trainer. Training & Workshops. Our new premises. Employing our own dog trainer. Training & Workshops. Set up advice & support lines. Before Pictures What’s Next for us?

After pictures Here is where we are at present. Still lots to be done but we are making progress

Our new centre. Sensory room. Office. Training area. Training/workshop area. Arts & Crafts room. Young adult recreation room. Lounge/seating area. Kitchen & Bathroom. Training area. Dog school. Kennels. Play area. Dog walking area outside. Grooming area. Our new centre.

Our Trainers & The Animal Behavior Centre. Our Trainers are based in Manchester. They are both highly experienced. Have great work ethics. Both Dave and Tina are Kennel Club Accredited Instructors (KCAI Companion Dog Advanced Level, KCGCDS Advanced Level), both David and Tina are Regional Mentors for the KCAI scheme and their areas cover the North West, the Midlands and Wales, both are qualified Canine Behaviourists and Associate Members of The Animal Care College and members of the Professional Association of Advanced Canine Trainers. Tina is also a canine psychologist member of The Academy of Dog Trainers and Behaviourists and an Associate Member of The British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers, having achieved Grades 1 & 2, both with honours and obtaining the Len Pierce Award. Both are Kennel Club judges, show stewards and officials for Nantwich and District Canine Society, David is the Deputy Chair man for the society. The ABC was formed in October 2005. The ABC takes any breed of dog. The emphasis is on ‘pet- dog’ training with help and direction in specialist training as required. In 2006 the ABC became affiliated to the Kennel Club, and was then able to run Kennel Club events in the area. One of the interests was to train for ‘pet obedience’. However there were influential trainers and members who were interested in The Kennel Club Good Citizens Awards, clicker training, agility, showing, gun dog work and tricks to name but a few of the sessions, and so some training was given for this.

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Company ltd by Guarantee SC.506545 Thank you for watching we appreciate your time. Appaws for Autism Scottish Charity SC.046114 Company ltd by Guarantee SC.506545 Registered office address: Unit 2, Lanscot House, Woodend Business Centre, Cowdenbeath KY4 8HG. Twitter: @AppawsUk Facebook: Appaws for Autism Website: www.appawsforautism.org Email: appawsforautism@gmail.com