Testimonials

Stéphanie & Ness

My name is Stephanie, I’m 31 and I live and work in Brussels.
I am also Mum to a little Henri.
Having lost 90% of my vision in recent years, in January 2017 my husband and I welcomed a beautiful black Labrador named Ness, a guide dog trained by SCALE DOGS.
After just a few months, Ness had already changed my life by giving me back a great deal of autonomy and independence.
With him, I can go to work alone every day, meet my friends in town at any time without having to wait for someone to take me.
I can go on holiday without worrying about being in a new place.
Thanks to Ness and the continuous support of the instructors during the learning process, I have not only gained a faithful and loving companion, I have also regained confidence in myself and in the future.
Stephanie – SCALE DOGS beneficiary

Emily & Shiva

At the beginning of January 2022, I received the unexpected but very pleasant news that there was a possible match with Shiva. A week later, the presentation visit was extremely positive. It was clear that Shiva and I were going to start our adventure together and two weeks later she came to live with me.

From the very first moment, there was a very strong relationship between Shiva and me. The training course was intensive, exciting and rewarding. We made rapid progress together and, in the meantime, we’ve become an inseparable duo. As well as being a great help in my life, Shiva is also a fantastic member of the family.

Fortunately, Shiva is very active and loves to go everywhere with me. It’s a relief for me to go out with Shiva. Thanks to Shiva, I’m much more relaxed on the road, with fewer headaches, less eye pain and less fatigue. In just six months, we’ve already gained a great deal of trust in each other. I’m amazed at the precision and care with which she does her work.

Outside work, Shiva comes with me and my friend for walks, games and cuddles. These are real moments of relaxation for all of us. I also like to spoil her with toys and games.

I am very grateful to Scale Dogs for putting me in touch with Shiva.

Emily -SCALE DOGS beneficiary