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Autism Dogs Charity was founded in 2016 by Andrew and Caroline Preston, alongside their daughter Tate Preston.

Andrew Preston
Andrew Preston is a Director, and is 1 of only 4 Kennel Club Assured Instructors (KCAI) for Assistance Dogs in the UK. Andrew was also awarded the 2019 KCAI Dog Training Instructor of the Year Award at Crufts 2020. Andrew is a renowned dog trainer, qualified canine behaviourist, licensed micro-chipper, qualified in Animal Assistance Therapy, and a KC Assured Breeder of more than 10 years. 
Caroline Preston
Caroline is our CEO, and is a qualified member of the International Alliance of Holistic Therapists and International Association of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Coaching. She has a Diploma in Autism Awareness and is also qualified in Animal Assistance Therapy.
Dr Tate Crossley
Tate is a Director and a Chair of Trustees. Tate is a qualified Veterinary Surgeon, has a First-Class Honours in Bio Veterinary Science, and has published a paper on the Effect of Hydrotherapy on ROM in Labradors with Elbow Dysplasia. She is also a qualified and practising Canine Hydrotherapist and is licensed in Animal Micro-Chipping.

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