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tarting out as a mum of 4, I knew I had to find a way of support for my eldest daughter. Back in 2015 she was diagnosed with autism, depression, and a mental health illness was also to follow quickly on to her diagnosis with the support of CAHMS. This was a very hard time for us all so I took a leap of faith and bought our first very own golden retriever. I started training our pup back in 2017 when I took her to Spey Valley dog training group, which was fantastic for puppy socialisation. I then continued on to realise what our puppy could offer my daughter as a lifeline and as essential help for the years ahead. With this in mind, in 2019 I set up a breeding programme and founded Ceshrae Retrievers, along with my daughter Emma. We have become KC Quality Assured with all health testing adhered to and we practice the highest of welfare standards.
I have seen the huge demand for autism assistance dogs, along with dogs in the community to offer support to individuals living with mental health. I offer training of pet dogs as therapy dogs and breed our dogs in order to become autism assistance dogs for families with children diagnosed with ASD and mental health who have faced the difficult challenges I have along with my family. Our dogs of Ceshbrae Retrievers, based at Brae of Montgrew, Newmill can be trained to provide assistance for meltdowns, public access, calming and comforting interventions and deep pressure therapy. Along with a recognised charity based further south we have the first autism assistance dog being accepted into a Scottish college this August. I hope to be able to bring this service to many families, as well as local schools and local councils in the future. We welcome visitors to meet our retrievers and we also have red deer to meet and greet for therapy - not forgetting our very friendly Highland Bull Hamish!
Phone Fiona on 07483826916
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if you can offer space for training locally or Email: ceshbraeretrievers@gmail.com
