An assistance dog works alongside a person with a disability. It learns specific tasks. It performs them reliably, every day. Some dogs guide people with low vision. Others alert before a seizure or interrupt distressing behaviour in an autistic person. This category covers what assistance dogs do, how trainers prepare them, the types that exist, and why India has almost no working ecosystem for them yet. If you want information on assistance dogs in India, start here.
Deep pressure therapy uses firm, sustained pressure to calm the nervous system. HeartDogs explains the science, who it helps, and why a trained dog does it differently from a weighted blanket.
What Is Deep Pressure Therapy – And How Do Trained Dogs Provide It? Read More »
An autism assistance dog lives with the family, not visits it. HeartDogs explains the specific tasks it performs – and what changes for the whole family, not just the individual.
What Does an Autism Assistance Dog Actually Do? Read More »
Indies are known for their resilience. HeartDogs explains the genetic health profile, common issues in rescued dogs, lifespan, diet and what it means for working dogs.
Indie Dog Health and Lifespan – What Guardians Should Know Read More »
From aggression to disease, Indian street dogs carry unfair stereotypes. HeartDogs looks at what the research actually shows.
Common Myths About Indian Street Dogs – Setting the Record Straight Read More »
Indies are often overlooked in favour of pedigree breeds. Here’s what the research and real family experience actually shows about India’s native landrace dog.
Are Indies Good Family Dogs? Read More »
These three terms are used interchangeably in India but mean very different things. HeartDogs explains the distinction – and why it matters.
Street Dog vs Stray Dog vs Indie – What’s the Difference? Read More »
Intelligent, resilient and alert – the Indie’s temperament was shaped by natural selection, not human breeding. HeartDogs explains what research actually shows.
Indie Dog Temperament and Traits – What to Expect Read More »
Epilepsy and seizure disorders affect an estimated 12 million people in India. HeartDogs explains the basics and how trained support dogs can play a real role.
What is a seizure disorder, and how can support animals help? Read More »
Many autistic people experience the world differently through their senses. HeartDogs explains sensory processing, what it looks like in India, and how assistance dogs can help.
What Is Sensory Processing – and Why It Matters for Autism Support Read More »
An assistance dog works for around eight to ten years. HeartDogs explains what happens to the person when the dog gets sick, retires or dies – and how good programmes plan for it.
When an Assistance Dog Gets Sick, Retires or Dies. Read More »
