| nrto.nl | Dutch Council for Training and Education (NRTO) | The website provides information about membership, benefits, and the application process for the NRTO accreditation mark. Various training courses are offered, focused on both industry and function-specific goals, as well as opportunities for online learning and further education. The NRTO regularly publishes news about sector-related developments, funding opportunities, and events, and provides resources for quality improvement and company regulations. | Associations & Groups → Industry Associations 548 Conferences & Meetings → Professional Events 34 | accreditation 180 membership 10442 news 15293 collaboration 16036 training 28133 | |
| hulphond.nl | Hulphond Nederland | The organization offers various types of assistance dogs, including ADL, Epilepsy, PTSS, and Social assistance dogs. In addition to dogs, Hulphond Nederland also offers therapy for young people and adults, and information on requesting an assistance dog. The website contains information about the organization, donation options, news, blogs, and a webshop with products such as dog accessories and a children’s book. | Dogs → Dog Training 881 | assistance dog 34 adoption 359 breed 1744 donation 5110 therapy 7448 | Oss → Herpen 104 |
| nahb.nl | Nederlandse Assistentiehonden Branchevereniging | The NAHB is a collaboration of recognized assistance dog training schools in the Netherlands, aiming to promote quality, recognizability, and collaboration within the field. The organization strives to advocate for the interests of assistance dog users and the schools that support them, and aims for a society where high-quality assistance dogs are widely accessible and contribute to the independence and quality of life of people with disabilities. Recently, certified assistance dog training schools have announced the introduction of a uniform blanket to immediately distinguish assistance dogs from ordinary household dogs, which contributes to a more inclusive society. | Associations & Groups → Industry Associations 548 | accreditation 180 blanket 495 interest 911 dog 5483 school 7856 collaboration 16036 | |
| nvvpg.nl | Dutch Association for Preventive Health Research | The association advocates for the interests of its members, striving for a safe and effective offering of preventive healthcare and early diagnosis. The association recognizes every citizen's right to insight into their health and aims to promote opportunities for proactive preventative care. Members can be involved in legislation (WBO) and expand their network. | Associations & Groups → Industry Associations 548 | interest 911 prevention 1763 research 8967 member 10154 network 11123 | Sittard-Geleen → Geleen 978 |
| animal4health.nl | Stichting Animal 4 Health | The foundation offers assistance dogs for people with mental health issues, such as autism, eating disorders, or anxiety, in addition to traditional assistance dogs for visual or physical impairments. Animals have positive effects on health, such as lowering stress and blood pressure, and Stichting Animal 4 Health uses this science to visit care and elderly institutions. The website describes the VIP program, individual visits, 24/7 support and day programs, and offers stories of VIP pairs and the team of experts behind the foundation. | Social Organization → Welfare Organizations 173 | vip 79 institution 245 animal 2908 donation 5110 dog 5483 | Nijkerk → Nijkerkerveen 132 |
| geleidehonden.nl | Gaus Assistentiehonden | The organization strives to contribute to the mobility and independence of people with visual impairments by providing them with a guide dog. The website offers insight into the activities of Gaus Assistance Dogs and the opportunities they provide. Gaus Assistance Dogs receives support from organizations such as the IGDF and Assistance Dog International, and their dog food is sponsored by Animals4people. | Social Issues → Social Organization 13315 | guide dog 15 independence 435 mobility 1264 sponsorship 2686 | |
| hulphonden.nl | Gaus Hulphonden | Gaus Hulphonden strives to help people with physical disabilities become more independent by providing assistance dogs. The organization emphasizes that assistance dogs play an important role in improving the quality of life for individuals struggling with certain daily tasks. The website includes information about the procedure for obtaining an assistance dog, contact details, and the organization's partners. | Support → Psychosocial Support 28 | assistance dog 34 independence 435 mobility 1264 life 2673 | |
| hersteloppoten.nl | Herstel op Poten | The organization provides support to people from 7 years old on a psychosocial level, both individually and in groups. Furthermore, Herstel op Poten organizes workshops for teams to strengthen their collaboration and offers dog behavior advice and tests for potential assistance dogs. Since 2004, Herstel op Poten has been working with experience, expertise and knowledge to help people recover and improve their lives. | Support → Psychosocial Support 28 | assistance dog 34 recovery 868 behavior 1779 dog 5483 therapy 7448 collaboration 16036 | |
| psychosocialehulphonden.nl | Stichting Psychosociale Hulphonden | The Stichting Psychosociale Hulphonden focuses on training dogs to support people with psychosocial problems, emphasizing the well-being of both the dog and the beneficiary. The foundation emphasizes that psychosocial assistance dogs can be beneficial not only for people with physical disabilities but also for individuals with mental health conditions such as PTSD, ASD, and anxiety. The website contains a list of affiliated trainers and information about the training processes and goals, including bonding, socialization, and guidance during adolescence. | Dogs → Dog Training 881 | support need 17 assistance dog 34 bonding 39 trainer 1966 wellbeing 2620 | |
| dehondhelpt.nl | De Hond Helpt Hulphonden | The organization offers guidance in training dogs, or puppies, into assistance dogs, based on an approach of fun and trust. Due to their experience in dog training and the care sector, De Hond Helpt Hulphonden possesses the necessary expertise to adequately support their clients and their dogs. A psychosocial assistance dog is a dog trained to support people with mental or social challenges by providing emotional support and reducing anxiety, contributing to increased independence and safety. | | assistance dog 34 dog 5483 care 12338 education 13471 training 28133 | Netherlands → Friesland 27911 |
| kynocare.nl | KynoCare | KynoCare utilizes tracking exercises to teach dogs to find a person based on scent, providing a fun way for owners to be active outdoors together. The website emphasizes that the owner, rather than the dog, is the focus of the lessons, and teaches owners how to understand and stimulate a positive bond with their dog for a lifetime. KynoCare focuses on teaching basic commands to the dog, but also on understanding behavior and developing appropriate behavioral norms in everyday interactions, such as during walks. | Dogs → Dog Training 881 | learning process 89 scent 333 owner 515 walk 2161 dog 5483 training 28133 | |
| dogsupportencoach.nl | DogsupportenCoach | The team, based in Rotterdam, describes themselves as a ‘whiskers team’ and emphasizes the importance of a dog to gain insight into one’s own personality. The website highlights the possibilities of Animal-Assisted Interventions and the R.E.A.D. method (Reading to Dogs) as tools for personal growth. The offer includes coaching for children, assistance with loss and grief, and overcoming fear of dogs, with an emphasis on self-reflection and daring to take steps. | Mindfulness & Compassion → Positive Psychology 312 | fear 268 reading 784 reflection 793 dog 5483 coach 25810 | |