In our final conversation with Garry Botterill Founder of Service Dogs UK, he tells Bernard Rix how they are currently operating in three locations in the southern half of England and now have around 50 dogs.

They mainly work with rescue dogs, focusing on temperament rather than breed. The organization sources suitable dogs for veterans on their waiting list and matches them based on compatibility.

Service Dogs UK is looking to grow organically and will require funding to set up new hubs. They are seeking support through donations, dog sponsorship, and volunteering.

PolicingTV expresses gratitude to Altia for connecting them with Service Dogs UK.

Takeaways

• Service Dogs UK operates in three locations in the southern half of England and works with around 50 dogs.
• They focus on rescue dogs with the right temperament to assist veterans.
• The organization matches suitable dogs with veterans based on compatibility.
• Service Dogs UK is looking to expand and requires funding to set up new hubs.
• Support can be provided through donations, dog sponsorship, and volunteering.

Sound Bites

• “Welcome to Policing TV and welcome back to Fairham.”
• “We’ve got a long way to go.”
• “It’s the temperament of the dog which is more important.”

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Locations
• 02:57 Importance of Temperament in Dogs
• 03:53 Matching Dogs with Veterans
• 04:50 Organic Growth and Funding
• 05:19 Ways to Support Service Dogs UK