Assistance and Medical Alert Cobberdog! Priceless!

By RobynJuly 29, 2022October 6, 2022 assistance dogs, calm dog, Cobberdog puppies, dog behaviour, dog training, dogs helping children, PAT testing, puppy socialisation, therapy dogs

We thought this testimonial was so very worth sharing! This little Cobberdog has helped this little girl in so many ways! Read on and see just how… “Hello Robyn,I would LOVE to share our story of life with Kilani! She has changed our lives! We have had Kilani in our lives…

How do dogs help kids?

By RobynJune 2, 2022October 6, 2022 assistance dogs, Cobberdog puppies, dogs help kids, dogs in school, genetic testing, health results, hip scores, hips & elbows, new puppies, Ridgy Didge puppies, therapy dogs

Did you know that dogs are able to help children with special needs? We all know well the emotional support and companionship that a lovely pet provides, but therapy dogs are particularly special animals that provide so much more to a child with special needs! The unconditional, non-judgemental and empathetic…

Therapy Dogs & Assistance Dogs – what’s the difference?

By RobynJune 8, 2018April 24, 2021 assistance dogs, Cobberdogs, therapy dogs

At Ridgy Didge we often have inquiries from people who want to adopt puppies to eventually take into schools, nursing homes and retirement villages to enrich the lives of the people there. Knowing a little about the roles that puppies can grow to fulfil may help you to understand how…

Alfie helps calm student with anxiety!

By RobynFebruary 21, 2018March 21, 2021 anxiety, assistance dogs, puppy training, school dog, therapy dogs

Ridgy Didge Alfie is a shining star at school! You may remember Alfie, the Ridgy Didge Australian Cobberdog that went to school at the end of 2017. Well, we’ve had some lovely feedback this week! Alfie is now 5 months old and is a full member of the School Support Staff!…