About Us

Who We Are

The mission, vision, and values behind our work.

Lisbon Assistance Dogs is a small, standards-driven program based in Lisbon, Portugal. We train and place assistance dogs, and we document and verify every record we issue.

Our Mission

Lisbon Assistance Dogs trains and places assistance dogs for people whose disability affects their daily safety and independence, and documents every placement so it can be checked and trusted.

Our Vision

A world where people who need an assistance dog can obtain one that is properly trained, with a record that anyone can verify.

Our values

Respect

We treat every person and every dog with care, patience, and consideration for their wellbeing.

Integrity

We say only what we can stand behind, and we hold ourselves accountable to the people who rely on us.

Excellence

We hold our training, welfare, and assessment to a high standard and keep improving the way we work.

Collaboration

We build long-term relationships with handlers, clinicians, and venues, based on trust.

Standards & accreditation

Lisbon Assistance Dogs trains and places assistance dogs to the standards published by Assistance Dogs International (ADI). We do not sell certifications or administer one-off tests. Every record we issue reflects a documented training program and a public-access assessment carried out by our team.