Medical Detection Dogs

02/09/2026

Winnie's wonderful nose picks out her training odour whichever box it is moved to. She is preparing for the next stage of our project where we will investigate whether dogs can detect the odour in everyday human samples such as breath, sweat and urine following their success with cultured samples.

www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/bio-detection

Imperial College London Cystic Fibrosis Trust

01/09/2026

We're excited to be attending The Big Bark in Towcester this weekend 🐾

And if you'd like to join us we've got an exclusive discount code for our supporters: Use code BIGBARK15 for 15% off your tickets at https://www.thebig-bark.co.uk/ 🎟️

If you're attending for a fantastic day celebrating all things dog-related be sure to come and say hi at the Medical Detection Dogs stand 👋

31/08/2026

🚨 Christmas alert 🚨

We promise we're not trying to rush summer, but our Christmas cards are ready to go and it's making us feel a bit jingly!

It's never too early to start thinking about spreading a little festive cheer - who's ready to get organised before December sneaks up on us?

www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/online-shop

31/08/2026

Winter is doing brilliantly with her training to become a Medical Alert Assistance Dog and now she's in the advanced stages of her journey she's focusing on lovely heelwork, settling for longer periods of time and visiting busier places.

She has a few extra things to 'lifesaver' on her CV too:

💤record breaking snorer
🫐fruit picker
🫶amazing giver of cuddles
🛒brilliant shopping companion
🧀cheese taster

www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/maad

Becky Gouverneur - Artist

30/08/2026

Our Medical Alert Assistance Dogs often make our client's dreams come true and seeing Demi and Bear at Disneyland Paris is absolutely magical.

Bear alerts Demi when she is about to faint due to , meaning she can manage the situation and avoid injury and hospitalisation.

Before having Bear, simple tasks and every day trips were a challenge but thanks to his magic nose, her world has truly opened up again.

www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/maad

POTS UK

29/08/2026

We're all fired up for the Halloween on Saturday 31st October at our Centre in Milton Keynes 🔥🎃

It would be flaming brilliant if you'd join us - find out more at https://www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/Event/the-howl-o-ween-fire-walk

29/08/2026

When Shadow is fully trained she will be exactly that - her client's shadow and lifesaver.

She's on our Medical Alert Assistance Dog programme and has been a superstar to work with - she's always had lovely recall, is confident enough to explore but doesn't wander too far and forms close bonds with all the humans in her life.

www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/maad

Becky Gouverneur - Artist

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

Michelle has a rare condition called Addison’s disease, which means her body doesn’t produce cortisol due to Adrenal gland failure.

Michelle’s body can’t cope with any stressful event whether it be really happy or really sad – even watching something very emotional on TV can affect her blood pressure and blood sugar levels and leave her fatigued. Michelle is not aware when her cortisol levels drop, and this can lead to a life-threatening Addisonian crisis requiring urgent hospital admission.

Having Spring to alert when it's about to happen has meant Michelle can start to get her Addison’s under control again and get her life back on track.

www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/maad

Addison's Disease Self-Help Group

27/08/2026

Dogs like Chilli can detect tiny odour changes linked to disease and infection that are invisible to the human eye. Chilli is training to identify Pseudomonas, a potentially life-threatening infection that can have devastating consequences for people with Cystic fibrosis.

Early detection means earlier treatment. Earlier treatment can save lives.

This summer we're asking for help to continue this groundbreaking work with a donation if you can at www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/donate