Wednesday, December 28, 2016

VuCare Trainers and Assistance Dogs

 

VuCare in conjunction with our registered trainers preselect our dogs from a small group of trusted breeders so as to assure temperament and avoid potential genetic issues.

An applicant's own dog may be used for this program after both the applicant and dog undergo a full assessment before being accepted into any VuCare program. There is a small fee to cover our trainers time.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Monday, December 12, 2016

Vucare Pooch Support Team


If you have, or know of, a puppy/young dog, which you think might be suitable for training, please contact our pooch support team by calling our Head Office on 1300 363 700 or by email at poochteam@vucare.com.au.

VuCare has a team of Volunteer Puppy Parents who work tirelessly and they all have one thing in common, a genuine love of animals and a desire to see them safe, happy and healthy.
For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Volunteer Puppy Parents

 

Our Volunteer Puppy Parents walk the dogs, spend time with the dogs, help with administration and fundraising. Puppy Parent Volunteers need to be 18 years of age or older. We also have occasional Puppy Friend volunteers for specific work experience programs. Puppy Friend Volunteers need to be at least 14 years of age.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

VuCare Therapy and Companion Dogs

 

The dogs themselves vary both in size and breed from little Fox Terrier to large St. Bernards! From pedigree dogs to cross breeds from rescue centres. They also donated by a group of caring breeders, VuCare members and loving members of the public.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Vucare Training Programs

 

The VuCare training program has been developed to help improve the quality of life and increase the level of independence and resilience for people with disabilities.

VuCare is committed to providing the highest level of training for our dogs in order to improve the lives of our clients and the dogs who care for them.

Training Programs:
For Pets and their companions.

- Better Pet basic
- Social Interaction
- Assess for home assist
- General home assist
- Advance home assist
- One on One Training
- Private Assistance Dogs
- Security Guard Dogs (AFP check required)
- Dog Training Course 1 (beginner)
- Dog Training Course 2 (advance)

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Monday, November 14, 2016

Dog Treatment for Diabetes Patients


Hypoglycemia unawareness is a common — and serious — sickness that can grow in individuals that have type 1 diabetes. This state means you don’t experience the symptoms most folks do when their blood sugar gets too low. Standard symptoms of low blood sugar include sweating, shaking, or confusion. At very low numbers, you may experience seizures, or go into a coma if your blood sugar is too low for too long. One of the choices for this state is man’s best friend: a diabetes service dog.

Dogs have a naturally heightened sense of smell that makes them excellent hunters. Professional trainers have learned to use these skills by training dogs to recognize unique odors. These could include the fruity smelling ketones a man’s body creates when they may be experiencing a hyperglycemic episode when blood sugar is too high, or the extraordinary scent someone gives off during a hypoglycemic episode when blood sugar is too low.

A diabetes service dog isn’t a replacement for evaluating glucose levels. However, it is a safeguard for those who experience episodes low or high blood sugar, especially if they do not have warning symptoms.

Who trains service dogs?

There are several service dog training strategies across the country. As an example is VuCare Assistance Dogs in Australia.

It's an organization to train a dog to comprehend the difference between unique odors. This includes the scent someone releases when their blood sugar is high or low.

In accordance with VuCare Assistance Dogs, there are two levels of service dogs for patients with diabetes. Medical alarm dogs for diabetes are trained to respond to signs an owner may be experiencing low glucose levels, once they have become symptomatic. A diabetic watchful dog, on the other hand, is trained to comprehend changes in a guy’s blood chemistry, which often allows the dog to alarm the person or the health professionals to take activities in the critical window of time 15 to 30 minutes before symptoms occur.


Dog breeds trained to perform diabetic alarm dog responsibilities can include:
  • Golden retrievers
  • Labrador retrievers
  • Poodles
If someone has a dog they would like to train to become a diabetes watchful dog, they may be able to submit it for testing to determine if the dog has the character and scenting ability needed. Most service dogs are between 1 and 2 years old when they could be place with their owners.

Dogs are trained to react in distinct manner to an owner who is having a high or low blood sugar episode. Examples include:
  • holding a particular toy inside their mouth as a signal
  • jumping on the owner
  • sitting and staring at the owner
  • touching the owner with its nose
Dogs may also perform other jobs in addition to alerting their owners about changes in blood sugar. These may consist of:
  • Alarming other family members if an owner needs help
  • bringing needed things, including drugs
  • Regaining a cell phone for help
  • Occasionally, dialing a high-speed respond hotline using a special device, if help is wanted
What should you consider before getting a service dog?

Not all individuals with diabetes may obtain from, or need, a diabetes service dog. Examples of individuals that could reap the advantages of service dogs include:
  • those with hypoglycemia unawareness
  • those who control their blood sugar using an insulin pump or injections
  • those who experience low blood sugar levels regularly
  • Children who need regular blood sugar testing at night
  • college students who are now living away from home and want added support
  • If you or a loved one do not experience frequent episodes of hypoglycemia or you’re capable of controlling your blood sugar with oral drugs, you may not need the additional expense and obligation of a service dog.
In regards to expenses, insurance companies may cover the costs related to a diabetes service dog. However, their owners in many instances must take health insurance for the dog, in addition, to provide for food and other veterinary expenses associated with caring for the dog. Having a diabetes service dog is an investment in time and funds, and is a relationship which will ideally live at least a decade for the dog and owner.


About VuCare Assistance Dogs

VuCare runs as a not for profit organization that provides support with medical aids and has a target to train Assistance Dogs and Company Dogs to enhance the quality of life and raise the degree of freedom for people who have handicaps. VuCare Assistance Dogs and Company Dogs offer their new owners greater autonomy increased freedom, enhanced trust and higher self esteem.

To find out more call us on 1300 830 166 or e-mail us at info@vucare.com.au. See VuCare Assistance Dogs web site at http://vucare.com.au.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Volunteer Puppy Parents at Vucare Assistance Dogs Australia

 

VuCare has a team of Volunteer Puppy Parents who work tirelessly and they all have one thing in common, a genuine love of animals and a desire to see them safe, happy and healthy.

Our Volunteer Puppy Parents walk the dogs, spend time with the dogs, help with administration and fundraising. Puppy Parent Volunteers need to be 18 years of age or older.

We also have occasional Puppy Friend volunteers for specific work experience programs. Puppy Friend Volunteers need to be at least 14 years of age.

All you need to be a Puppy Parent or Friend is a genuine love of animals, a genuine desire to work with dogs, be physically fit, enjoy walking and be the appropriate age. You will also need to make a commitment of 2 hours or more per visit either fortnightly or monthly.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Friday, November 4, 2016

VuCare Assistance Dogs Australia

 

Ensuring Excellence, Changing Lives Through the Training of Assistance, Therapy and Companion Dogs

Our specialty trained dogs assist and support their owners with everyday tasks that are made difficult due to their disability. Each dog is taught tasks tailored to each individual clients needs, enabling that person to lead a fuller and more independent life.

VuCare is committed to reaching out to the public introducing them to the benefits of assistance dogs for their clients/owners for the good of all parties involved.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Monday, October 31, 2016

Therapy and Companion Dogs




Our specialty trained dogs assist and support their owners with everyday tasks that are made difficult due to their disability. Each dog is taught tasks tailored to each individual clients needs, enabling that person to lead a fuller and more independent life.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Friday, October 28, 2016

Happy Halloween from VuCare Assistance Dogs

 

Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween in advance. Have fun!
For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Assistance Dog Is a Life Changing Experience

 

What we Believe: About our Clients we believe that...

- Increasing the independence of people with disabilities is beneficial to both the individual and the community.
- Obtaining an assistance dog is a life changing experience for people with disabilities, providing for both their physical and emotional needs.
- Clients deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
- Placement of successor dogs with past clients should have priority over new dog placements.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

VuCare Training Programmes Locations



VuCare Assistance Dog training is managed from our Melbourne Head Office and is situated in Docklands VIC. Our training programmes are undertaken in VIC, NSW and QLD in safe closed environments away from the general public until they are reading to start their Public Access Training or In Home Training.
For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.
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VuCare Pooch Support Team


If you have, or know of, a puppy/young dog, which you think might be suitable for training, please contact our pooch support team by calling our Head Office on 1300 363 700 or by email at poochteam@vucare.com.au.
For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Monday, October 10, 2016

VuCare Trainers and Assistance Dogs



VuCare in conjunction with our registered trainers preselect our dogs from a small group of trusted breeders so as to assure temperament and avoid potential genetic issues.

An applicant's own dog may be used for this program after both the applicant and dog undergo a full assessment before being accepted into any VuCare program. There is a small fee to cover our trainers time.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Friday, October 7, 2016

We Need Volunteer Puppy Parent and Puppy Friend


VuCare has a team of Volunteer Puppy Parents who work tirelessly and they all have one thing in common, a genuine love of animals and a desire to see them safe, happy and healthy.

Our Volunteer Puppy Parents walk the dogs, spend time with the dogs, help with administration and fundraising. Puppy Parent Volunteers need to be 18 years of age or older.

We also have occasional Puppy Friend volunteers for specific work experience programs. Puppy Friend Volunteers need to be at least 14 years of age.

All you need to be a Puppy Parent or Friend is a genuine love of animals, a genuine desire to work with dogs, be physically fit, enjoy walking and be the appropriate age. You will also need to make a commitment of 2 hours or more per visit either fortnightly or monthly.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

VuCare Assistance Dogs Prison Puppy Program



In recent years, VuCare has developed a number of innovative new programs, one of our current goals is to develop a Prison Puppy Program. Inmates in Institution will learn about responsibility by raising and training puppies for Assistance Dogs. In 2017, we hope to have our first dogs graduated under this program within an Australian Correctional facility.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Sunday, October 2, 2016

VuCare improving the lives of our clients and the dogs who care for them


VuCare is committed to providing the highest level of training for our dogs in order to improve the lives of our clients and the dogs who care for them.

We aim to introduce new and innovative training programmes to meet the growing demand for assistance dogs. We also will strive to understand the needs of our clients and train the dogs in order to meet those needs.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Monday, September 26, 2016

Dogs have an important place in people's lives


About our Dogs we believe that...
- Dogs should be selected and trained to satisfy individual client needs.
- Positive-reinforcement training and high levels of care produces higher quality dogs.
- Dogs have an important place in people's lives.
For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Vucare dogs themselves vary both in size and breed



VuCare was founded in 2006 and first commenced training dogs in 2008. Our goal is to train 6 new dogs each year. These dogs will then go on helping people with varying disabilities throughout Australia.

The dogs themselves vary both in size and breed from little Fox Terrier to large St. Bernards! From pedigree dogs to cross breeds from rescue centres. They also donated by a group of caring breeders, VuCare members and loving members of the public.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Want to train your own dog to be a service dog?




Want to train your own dog to be a service dog?

An applicant's own dog may be used for this program after both the applicant and dog undergo a full assessment before being accepted into any VuCare program. There is a small fee to cover our trainers time.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Volunteer Puppy Parents who work tirelessly at Vucare Assistance Dogs



If you have, or know of, a puppy/young dog, which you think might be suitable for training, please contact our pooch support team by calling our Head Office on 1300 363 700 or by email at poochteam@vucare.com.au.

VuCare has a team of Volunteer Puppy Parents who work tirelessly and they all have one thing in common, a genuine love of animals and a desire to see them safe, happy and healthy.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Be Our Volunteer Puppy Parents



Our Volunteer Puppy Parents walk the dogs, spend time with the dogs, help with administration and fundraising. Puppy Parent Volunteers need to be 18 years of age or older. We also have occasional Puppy Friend volunteers for specific work experience programs. Puppy Friend Volunteers need to be at least 14 years of age.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Assistance Dogs is extremely grateful for the generosity of our donors and volunteers


At Assistance Dogs, volunteers allow us to provide these essential services to those with disabilities and special needs. From corporate sponsors to grade school children who raise money by baking and selling dog biscuits, Assistance Dogs is extremely grateful for the generosity of our donors and volunteers. With their support, we will continue to train and provide service and therapy dogs to enhance the lives of more and more individuals.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Monday, September 5, 2016

New and innovative dog training programmes at VuCare Assistance Dogs


VuCare is committed to providing the highest level of training for our dogs in order to improve the lives of our clients and the dogs who care for them.

We aim to introduce new and innovative training programmes to meet the growing demand for assistance dogs. We also will strive to understand the needs of our clients and train the dogs in order to meet those needs.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Greater Indepence Increased Mobility with Assistance Dogs


VuCare Assistance Dogs and Companion Dogs offer their new owners greater independence increased mobility, enhanced confidence and higher self esteem.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Friday, August 26, 2016

Our Dogs From A Small Group Of Trusted Breeders



VuCare in conjunction with our registered trainers preselect our dogs from a small group of trusted breeders so as to assure temperament and avoid potential genetic issues.

An applicant's own dog may be used for this program after both the applicant and dog undergo a full assessment before being accepted into any VuCare program. There is a small fee to cover our trainers time.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Monday, August 22, 2016

The Ways To React if You See a Service Dog


While many service dogs are adorable and maybe you're intrigued by their working vest and the tacit wisdom that goes along with that, you can find rules that everyone should follow for the advantage of both dog and owner.

  • Typically do not give a command to the dog, that's consistently to be done by the owner free of one else.
  • Try to not walk alongside the dog’s left side this can be a diverting manner.
  • Make an attempt to not walk in sync put together on the owner’s right side it is much better to stay several paces behind.
  • If you are feeling the owner may need some help, always request first and then offer your left arm to them.
  • Never give a bite or treat to some service dog.
  • Simply touch or pat the dog if the owner has given permission to do so.
  • And if that's the scenario it is better to give a gentle pat on the head.

In 1916, a doctor who was in charge of a training for the war wounded in Germany was walking a blind man on the property of the hospital when he was briefly called away. He left his German Shepherd accountable for the patient and on his return, he was so impressed with the way that his dog had behaved that he vowed to begin training dogs to be guides for the blind and that is how it all began!

An important requisite of service dog guidance is the existence of these creatures is being increasingly understood as treatment and canines are finding their means, as residents, into an increasing assortment of psychiatric and geriatric hospitals and hospices.

While dogs can be instructed to pull carts which might be loaded with things that one purchases, or in some states even bring milk from a churn, perhaps the most important occupation of all is as a business to the sole and the aged those people who had have no one to relate to were it not for their devoted and adoring friend, the dog.

How Hearing Dogs are Trained

The training of the exceptional sort of service dog usually takes anywhere from 4 to 7 months. During this time the dog’s nature will be evaluated, they are going to move through intensive conformity, socializing and sound training. While many pets are given treats to support learning, hearing dogs are instructed to work for either toys or merely fondness.

Hearing dogs are trained to respond to common sounds that occur in the house or outside atmosphere. This includes fire alarms, smoke alarms, the ring of a telephone, the sound of an incoming text on a cell phone, oven timers, doorbells, knocks on the door, alarm clocks and when it is wanted, other sounds including the cry of a baby who has awakened from a rest.


Once a hearing dog is place with their new owner, they are going to most ordinarily become aware of added sounds that apply especially to their new environment. This may comprise the beep of a microwave, the alarm sound the washer’s load is done, etc.

The limits of a hearing dog are if a sound merely is heard quite at random and extremely inconsistently… for example, they may not react to the buzzing sound of the emergency broadcast system alarm on the telly, since it does not happen often.

Usually, a trainer will bring a special dog to a brand-new owner so that one may provide some one on one training to help the dog get settled and to go over any questions that could seem. Most times, this can last from 3 to 6 days and reputable companies may have the standing offer of supplying lifelong follow up.

Work should be interrupted by a dog as play. When a sniffer dog was trained, his advantage will be to recuperate. When a young dog recuperates a package of banned drugs, he will be allowed to have a game with the bundle, but that will function as only game he could be allowed when he is working. A dog’s instincts are directed into recuperating a unique scent The dog gets every individual odor and breaks it down in its head until it finds the one that it understands that their master desires… The dog builds up an “odor picture”. Every picture was given to him or her includes the unique narcotic or explosive the dog is still trained to find as a common denominator.

To learn more phone us on 1300 830 166 or e-mail us at info@vucare.com.au. See VuCare Assistance Dogs site at http://vucare.com.au.

Friday, August 19, 2016

VuCare Assistance Dogs Helping People with Varying Disabilities Throughout Australia



VuCare was founded in 2006 and first commenced training dogs in 2008. Our goal is to train 6 new dogs each year. These dogs will then go on helping people with varying disabilities throughout Australia.

The dogs themselves vary both in size and breed from little Fox Terrier to large St. Bernards! From pedigree dogs to cross breeds from rescue centres. They also donated by a group of caring breeders, VuCare members and loving members of the public.

If you have, or know of, a puppy/young dog, which you think might be suitable for training, please contact our pooch support team by calling our Head Office on 1300 363 700 or by email at poochteam@vucare.com.au.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

VuCare Assistance Dogs - Dogs have an important place in people's lives.



If dogs could speak, they might be able to explain that special bond and its benefits that exist between humans and dogs. Our success stories and studies speak for them. Studies show again and again that dogs can provide tremendous benefits to individuals by offering companionship and performing everyday "human" tasks. Not only can dogs reduce the physical obstacles facing people with disabilities, but also the social barriers. A dog helps bridge gaps of ignorance by stimulating common interests, like sharing dog stories.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Friday, August 12, 2016

Become A Puppy Parent or Friend at Vucare Assistance Dogs


VuCare has a team of Volunteer Puppy Parents who work tirelessly and they all have one thing in common, a true love of animals and a desire to see them safe, happy and healthy.

Our Volunteer Puppy Parents walk the dogs, spend time with the dogs, help with management and fundraising. Puppy Parent Volunteers have to be 18 years old or older.

We also have occasional Puppy Buddy volunteers for particular work experience programs. Puppy Pal Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.

All you need to be a Puppy Parent or Buddy is a genuine love of creatures, a real desire to work with dogs, be physically healthy, enjoy walking and be the appropriate age. You'll also have to make a commitment of 2 hours or more per visit either fortnightly or monthly.

If you have, or know of, a puppy/young dog, which you believe might be suitable for training, please contact our pooch support team by phoning our Head Office on 1300 363 700 or by e-mail at poochteam@vucare.com.au.

To learn more phone us on 1300 830 166 or e-mail us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs site at http://vucare.com.au.

Monday, August 8, 2016

About VuCare Assistance Dogs - Service Dogs



In 2004 VuCare and OzKind amalgamated and will continue to run under the VuCare banner. The amalgamation has given us the ability to provide greater support for those in need of handicap services and assistance dogs.

VuCare operates as a not for profit organization that provides support with medical aids and contains a goal to train Assistance Dogs and Company Dogs to enhance the quality of life and increase the level of autonomy for those who have handicaps. VuCare Assistance Dogs and Companion Dogs offer their new owners greater autonomy increased mobility, enhanced self-assurance, and higher self esteem.

Where we're

VuCare Assistance Dog training is handled from our Melbourne Head Office and is situated in Docklands VIC. Our training programmes are undertaken in VIC, NSW, and QLD in safely closed environments from the public until they have been reading to start their Public Access Training or In-Home Training.
Our Assignment

The assignment of VuCareAssistance Dogs is to help kids and adults with disabilities attain greater independence by training and placing service and therapy dogs to help with the person's daily needs.

Aims of VuCare Assistance Dogs

The VuCare training program has been developed to help enhance the standard of living and increase the level of autonomy and resilience for people with handicaps.

VuCare is committed to providing the highest level of training for our dogs to be able to improve the lives of our customers and the dogs who care for them.

We plan to introduce new and advanced training programmes to meet the growing need for assistance dogs. We also will strive to understand the needs of our customers and train the dogs in order to fulfill those needs.

VuCare is committed to reaching out to the public introducing them to the advantages of support dogs due to their customers/owners for the good of most parties involved.

We aim to introduce a number of training programmes to train appropriate dogs for an increasing need of Assistance dogs in our society. For customers living with severe disabilities, we help develop strategies and advanced alternatives so as to ensure that they will have the ability to optimize the advantages of, in addition to ensuring good management of the assistance dog.

In the last few years, VuCare has developed quite a few innovative new programs, among our current goals is to develop a Prison Puppy Program. Inmates in Association will learn about duty by raising and training puppies for Assistance Dogs. In 2017, we expect to have our first dogs graduated under this system inside an Australian Correctional facility.

If dogs could talk, they might be able to explain that particular bond and its advantages that exist between humans and dogs. Our success stories and studies talk for them. Studies demonstrate again and again that dogs can provide enormous benefits to individuals by offering companionship and performing regular "human" jobs. Not only can dogs reduce the physical challenges facing people with disabilities, but also the societal hurdles. A dog helps bridge gaps of ignorance by arousing common interests, like sharing dog stories.

At Assistance Dogs, volunteers allow us to provide these essential services to people that have handicaps and special needs. From corporate patrons to grade school children who raise money by baking and selling dog biscuits, Assistance Dogs is exceptionally thankful for the generosity of our donors and volunteers. With their support, we'll continue to train and provide service and therapy dogs to improve the lives of a growing number of individuals.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Friday, August 5, 2016

VuCare Assistance Dogs Training Programs



VuCare Assistance Dogs Training Programs:
For Pets and their companions.

- Better Pet basic
- Social Interaction
- Assess for home assist
- General home assist
- Advance home assist
- One on One Training
- Private Assistance Dogs
- Security Guard Dogs (AFP check required)
- Dog Training Course 1 (beginner)
- Dog Training Course 2 (advance)


Read more: http://vucare.com.au

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Monday, August 1, 2016

VuCare Assistance Dogs: Our Mission



VuCare Assistance Dogs: Our Mission
The mission of VuCare Assistance Dogs is to help children and adults with disabilities achieve greater independence by training and placing service and therapy dogs to assist with the individual's daily needs.

Read more: http://vucare.com.au

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Friday, July 29, 2016

What we Believe at VuCare




What we Believe
About our Clients we believe that...
- Increasing the independence of people with disabilities is beneficial to both the individual and the community.
- Obtaining an assistance dog is a life changing experience for people with disabilities, providing for both their physical and emotional needs.
- Clients deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
- Placement of successor dogs with past clients should have priority over new dog placements.


About our Dogs we believe that...
- Dogs should be selected and trained to satisfy individual client needs.
- Positive-reinforcement training and high levels of care produces higher quality dogs.
- Dogs have an important place in people's lives.

Read more: http://vucare.com.au
For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Monday, July 25, 2016

About VuCare Assistance Dogs



In 2004 VuCare and OzKind amalgamated and will continue to operate under the VuCare banner. The amalgamation has given us the ability to provide greater support for those in need of disability services and assistance dogs.

VuCare operates as a not for profit organization that provides support with medical aids and has a goal to train Assistance Dogs and Companion Dogs to improve the quality of life and increase the level of independence for people with disabilities. VuCare Assistance Dogs and Companion Dogs offer their new owners greater independence increased mobility, enhanced confidence and higher self esteem.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Friday, July 22, 2016

What makes great assistance dogs



What makes great assistance dogs
Assistance Dogs come from varying backgrounds and in all shapes and sizes but there are certain breeds that are not suitable for assistance dog work such as the guarding breeds or dogs with a strong tendency to chase.
Whatever their owner's disability may be all our Assistance Dogs are recognisable by their distinctive VuCare jacket, embroidered lead and I.D. tag.
If you have, or know of, a puppy/young dog, which you think might be suitable for training, please contact our pooch support team by calling our Head Office on 1300 363 700 or by email at poochteam@vucare.com.au.
For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. VuCare website will launch soon!


Trainers and Assistance Dogs



Trainers and Assistance Dogs
VuCare in conjunction with our registered trainers preselect our dogs from a small group of trusted breeders so as to assure temperament and avoid potential genetic issues.
An applicant's own dog may be used for this program after both the applicant and dog undergo a full assessment before being accepted into any VuCare program. There is a small fee to cover our trainers time.
For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. VuCare website will launch soon!


Friday, July 15, 2016

Aims of VuCare Assistance Dogs


Aims of VuCare Assistance Dogs The VuCare training program has been developed to help improve the quality of life and increase the level of independence and resilience for people with disabilities.

VuCare is committed to providing the highest level of training for our dogs in order to improve the lives of our clients and the dogs who care for them.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. VuCare website will launch soon!

Monday, July 11, 2016

VuCare Smart Assistance and Special Trained Dogs



Our specialty trained dogs assist and support their owners with everyday tasks that are made difficult due to their disability. Each dog is taught tasks tailored to each individual clients needs, enabling that person to lead a fuller and more independent life.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. VuCare website will launch soon!

Friday, July 8, 2016

VuCare Puppy Training School Needs You


VuCare has a team of Volunteer Puppy Parents who work tirelessly and they all have one thing in common, a true love of creatures and a want to see them safe, happy and healthy.

Our Volunteer Pup Parents walk the dogs, spend time with the dogs, help with management and fundraising. Pup Parent Volunteers must be 18 years old or older.

We also have periodic Puppy Pal volunteers for special work experience systems. Puppy Pal Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

Whatever you must be a Pup Parent or Buddy is a real love of creatures, a real want to work with dogs, be physically healthy, enjoy walking and be the proper age. Additionally you will have to make a commitment of 2 hours or more per visit either fortnightly or monthly.

To find out more phone us on 1300 830 166 or e-mail us at info@vucare.com.au. VuCare site will start soon!

Monday, July 4, 2016

VuCare Assistance & Companion Dogs


Disability Assistance Dogs are trained to undertake specialised tasks to meet the specific needs of the client, for example:

- Opening and closing doors
- Picking up dropped objects
- Assisting dressing and undressing
- Accompanying whilst shopping etc.
- Providing medication reminders
- Notification of approaching people
- Operating lift and control buttons
- Switching lights on and off
- Retrieving phones and other items
- Assisting with clothes washing


The dogs themselves vary both in size and breed from little Fox Terrier to large St. Bernards! From pedigree dogs to cross breeds from rescue centres. They also donated by a group of caring breeders, VuCare members and loving members of the public.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. VuCare website will launch soon!

Friday, July 1, 2016

VuCare Diabetes Medi Alert Dogs


Ensuring Excellence, Changing Lives Through the Training of Assistance, Therapy and Companion Dogs

Our specialty trained dogs help and support their owners with regular tasks which might be made difficult because of their handicap.

VuCare is dedicated to reaching out to the public introducing them to the benefits of assistance dogs due to their customers/owners for the good of all parties involved.

For more information telephone us on 1300 830 166 or e-mail us at info@vucare.com.au. VuCare site will launch soon!