Assistance dogs open the door to independence for their owners, helping them with everyday tasks we take for granted, like retrieving dropped objects and pressing buttons. Their wagging tails and unconditional love also help relieve social isolation for people in need, providing physical and emotional support for their team mate over their working life.

October is Dogtober, an awareness month for Assistance Dogs Australia and on this edition of Pets-A-Loud we are celebrating the work of assistance dogs and the joy they bring to their team mate’s life.

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If you would like to find out more about Assistance Dogs Australia, you can visit their website at assistancedogs.org.au

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