Training an assistance dog takes time, structure and the right methods. This category covers the full training process – from temperament assessment to task training and placement – with a focus on what this looks like in an Indian context, where the infrastructure and expertise are still being built.
Importing a trained assistance dog can cost tens of lakhs. HeartDogs explains why, and how a different model could make assistance dogs accessible in India.
Can Indian Families Afford an Assistance Dog? And Who Pays for It? Read More »
Many disabilities have no visible signs, yet are just as limiting. HeartDogs explains invisible disabilities in the Indian context and how assistance dogs help.
What Are Invisible Disabilities? And How Assistance Dogs Can Help Read More »
Psychiatric assistance dogs (service dogs) can support people living with PTSD, anxiety, depression and more. HeartDogs explains how, and why India needs more of them.
What Is a Mental Health Disability? And How Assistance Dogs Can Help Read More »
Developmental disabilities like autism affect how a person learns, communicates and interacts. HeartDogs explains the basics and how assistance dogs can help Indian families.
What Is a Developmental Disability? And How Assistance Dogs Help Read More »
A basic guide to physical disabilities in India – the common types, and the everyday challenges families face.
What Is a Physical Disability? How Assistance Dogs Help Read More »
From selection to placement, training an assistance dog takes 18 months to 2 years. HeartDogs breaks down each stage and what it looks like in India.
What does it take to train an assistance dog? Read More »
India has millions of people who could benefit from assistance dogs, yet almost no ecosystem to train or place them. HeartDogs looks at why.
Why Doesn’t India Have an Assistance Dog Ecosystem Yet? Read More »
Not every dog that helps a person is a “service dog”. HeartDogs explains the distinction and why it matters in India.
Service Dog vs Companion Dog | What’s the Difference Read More »
Assistance dogs support a wide range of conditions. HeartDogs explains who they help, with a focus on the Indian disability context.
Who can benefit from an assistance dog? Indian Disability Context Read More »
From temperament to task training, here’s how assistance dogs are trained, and how HeartDogs builds this for Indian conditions.
How Are Assistance Dogs Trained? A Beginner’s Guide Read More »
