Assistance dogs are making a big difference in the lives of many people, including Maree Bendeich, who shares her

experience with training an assistance dog for her daughter in this podcast episode.

Maree’s daughter was diagnosed with Autism and Generalised Anxiety Disorder at a young age. Maree believed that

an assistance dog would be a great way to help her daughter build confidence and even give her a reason to speak

and interact with others around her. When Atlas, an adorable Autism Assistance Dog in the making, became part of

the family, Maree knew she made the right decision.

The process for training an assistance dog can be challenging and costly, but Maree believes the benefits and

rewards far outweigh any of this. As a lover of dogs, Maree talks about the benefits of animal assisted therapy and

how you can start your journey with an assistance dog.

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