Two more affiliate partners we're #BetterTogether with: https://www.dva.gov.au/ and WoundWarriorCA. Thank you for all you do. #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek #IADW2026 #assistancedogs

Time to thank more of our affiliate partners who support our vision to create a world without barriers for #assistancedog teams. We are #BetterTogether with you: https://courthousedogs.org/,  https://www.thepattersonfoundation.org/, and  @iaabc #InternationalAssistanceDogWeek #IADW2026

We're #BetterTogether with @Eurostar: "At Eurostar, we believe that everyone should feel safe, secure and supported... we welcome ADI trained assistance dogs onboard our trains free of charge and ensure they have a booked space next to their owner.”#internationalassistancedogweek

We're #BetterTogether by working together. We're lucky to have organisations we work with to achieve our vision of creating a world without barriers through exceptional human-dog partnerships. First up, thanks to @Charity_ADUK,  @EuroGuideDogFed and https://www.igdf.org.uk/  #iadw

Thank you @Waymo: "For people who travel with assistance dogs, Waymo provides a reliable transportation option that helps remove barriers to everyday travel and unlocks greater access to work, healthcare, education, and the people and places that matter most." #BetterTogether

Our first #IADW shout out is to our friends @Qantas: "At Qantas, we're proud to partner with Assistance Dogs Australia and continue to welcome ADI-accredited assistance dog teams on board, as we make travel more accessible for our customers.” #BetterTogether

It's the official start of #internationalassistancedogweek 2026. You can read all about this year's campaign and what our supporters have to say here: https://assistancedogsinternational.org/iadw. Stay tuned over the course of the week for more stories about why we're all #BetterTogether with ADI.

We are proud to be signatories to the @iaabc Joint Standards of Practice which supports professional integrity and animal well-being, and a shared commitment to science-based, humane, and ethical animal training. You can read more here: https://iaabc.org/en/standards-of-practice

It's #PTSDAwarenessDay. We have members around the world who train incredible #AssistanceDogs to support people living with #PTSD, helping them regain confidence, independence and a sense of purpose. These dogs don't just change lives, they save lives. #lifechangers #lifesavers

We had a wonderful three days in Salzburg at our Trainers' workshop hosted by our member www.partner-hunde.org. Thanks to all those who came from far and wide, especially our presenters @sergegaus and saramciver.co.uk. And we made the local press! https://www.krone.at/4163581

Huge thanks to our member @veteranswdogs for inviting us and our colleagues from @Charity_ADUK to a wonderful event today. It was great to meet your staff and trustees,  and some incredible puppy raisers, and hear more about the work you do. It was VERY hot but the dogs were kept nice and cool!

It's #NationalRescueDogDay! We have an increasing number of members and candidate organizations who rescue dogs from shelters and train them to become life-changing #assistancedogs. The difference these dogs make is incredible. Rescue a dog, change two lives. #lifechangers

It's Star Wars Day! #assistancedogs come in all shapes and sizes, so in honour of #Maythefourth, here are some very cute baby Wookies for you! (or working assistance dogs as we prefer to call them...). May the Fourth be with you! #lifechangers #Maythe4th #starwarsday

It's International Guide Dog Day! We are proud to have 46 members who raise, train and place #guidedogs, and we work closely with our colleagues at https://www.igdf.org.uk/ and https://www.egdfed.org/ to lobby for a world without barriers for all those partnered with #assistancedogs.

We're proud to have been part of the task force that helped create this guidance for travelling by air with #assistancedogs. This collaborative roadmap driven by the efforts of @IATA helps ensure safety, fairness & transparency.

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We'd like to wish a #HappyEaster and #HappyPassover to all our members, friends and colleagues who are celebrating over this period. #assistancedogs #lifechangers #servicedogs

On World Autism Awareness Day, we can think of no better reason to share again this video from our member @DogsForGoodUK. Days out for children with #autism can be challenging. Watch how Amelia's life changed when Paddy came to stay:  #WorldAutismDay 

Making days out possible with Victoria, Amelie and autism assistance dog Paddy | Dogs for Good

Before autism assistance dog Paddy came into their lives, both Victoria and her daughter Amelie found their connections to the outside world slowly shutting ...

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It's #InternationalDayofHappiness!! So here are some happy ADI #assistancedogs for your viewing pleasure! #lifechangers #servicedogs

On #InternationalWheelchairDay & #ZeroDiscriminationDay, ADI proudly stands for inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity. We support the rights of people with disabilities to live their lives freely, independently, & without fear of discrimination. #assistancedogs #lifechangers

It's international #LoveYourPetDay! We all know #assistancedogs are more than "just" pets and we love them all the more for that! #lifechangers #loveyourpetday2026 #servicedogs

Love is definitely in the air at Assistance Dogs International today! If you do need an excuse to hug your dog (why would you?) today is the day❤️❤️Happy Valentine's Day to all our members, followers, friends and colleagues - and of course, dogs! #ValentinesDay #assistancedogs

We wish all our Members, Colleagues, Friends and Followers a very #HappyNewYear2026! We are looking forward to working with our amazing members in 2026, and continuing to support - and advocate for - the lifechanging impact of #assistancedogs across the world. #lifechangers

We'd like to wish all our Members, Colleagues, Friends and Followers who are celebrating today, a very Happy Christmas! #assistancedogs #lifechangers

Enjoying days out can be challenging for children with autism.  Specially trained #assistancedogs can make a huge difference. Watch how Amelie's life changed when Paddy, trained by ADI member @DogsForGoodUK  came to stay:

Making days out possible with Victoria, Amelie and autism assistance dog Paddy | Dogs for Good

Before autism assistance dog Paddy came into their lives, both Victoria and her daughter Amelie found their connections to the outside world slowly shutting ...

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2 of our members, @Osmoseasbl & https://kutyavalegymosolyert.hu/ collaborated on an @EUErasmusPlus project designed to educate & raise awareness about how #assistancedogs support people with disabilities. https://assistancedogsinternational.org/blog/2025/12/15/general/erasmus-collaboration/

We have a new Executive Director, David Locklin, who began his career over 25 years ago at @guidedogs and is now based in the USA. "I'm honored to join an organization that unites such dedicated, skilled, & passionate professionals" says David. We're honored to have you! Welcome!

ADI welcomes our new Corporate Partner Dogvatar! Dogvatar uses an AI-powered trainer assistant "Simon" to improve outcomes, success rates, & welfare of working dogs & support trainers & puppy raisers with real-time personalized insights. See www.dogvatar.dog for more info!

It's #internationaldogday! This is a great opportunity to say thank you to all the incredible dogs our members work so hard to train so that they can help people who need them. Our latest statistics show we have over 28,300 #assistancedog teams across the world. #lifechangers

Want to know more about @adiintl and what we do? Listen to this great podcast with our ED Chris on www.petliferadio.com to find out how we started, created our standards, and grew to become the leading authority on #assistancedogs!

Working Like Dogs - Assistance Dogs International on Pet Life Radio

On this episode of Working Like Dogs on Pet Life Radio, Marcie and her loyal service dog, Fenway, sit down with Chris Diefenthaler, Executive Director of Assistance Dogs International (ADI).

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It's important to train #assistancedogs for many different scenarios. Thanks to www.catc.cz who worked with our member helppes.cz to train their dogs in aircraft and emergency situations.