Guest guest Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 North Star does not only place golden retrievers and I know they havedone placements with labs, and standard poodles. North Star haspublished a book The Golden Bridge: A Guide to Assistance Dogs forChildren Challenged By Autism or Other Developmental Disabilitieswhich provides a step by step guide from picking a puppy from a litterall the way through training. They also have DVDs available free ofcharge from their website which provides an overview of the bond andtraining. They will also provide consultation over the phone andthrough e-mail.Other books available for assistance are Teamwork 1 and Teamwork 2.There are also many email lists that provide support and assistancefor those training a service dog.A family can train a service dog without spending $1000s. You must gothrough or posses the skills of basic and advanced obedience and Irecommend the Canine Good Citizen and then therapy dog. A family cansocialize the dog and do all task training. For assistance there aregood dog trainers that are willing to help. Hello! I've been told that it would be good for my daughter to have a service dog. I agree. She is "high functioning" but has medical needs (uses a wheelchair, has seizures etc.). Has anyone gone through the process? Any advice on where to begin? I know it is long and hard - but I'd like to try as she is good with animals, loves dogs and could really use one to help her become more independent and social. Thank you! Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Hello! I've been told that it would be good for my daughter to have a service dog. I agree. She is "high functioning" but has medical needs (uses a wheelchair, has seizures etc.). Has anyone gone through the process? Any advice on where to begin? I know it is long and hard - but I'd like to try as she is good with animals, loves dogs and could really use one to help her become more independent and social. Thank you! Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Pam, you can start with this page: http://www.nsd.on.ca/ I have not gone through the process, but I know it can be a long waiting list and also expensive. Another solution for you might be to adopt a dog that has been " retired " from service from US Customs or a law enforcement agency. Those dogs as a rule have a good disposition and it would be a matter to find a trainer for your daughter's specific needs. Hope this helps. Carolina > > > Hello! > > I've been told that it would be good for my daughter to have a service > dog. I agree. She is " high functioning " but has medical needs (uses a > wheelchair, has seizures etc.). Has anyone gone through the process? Any > advice on where to begin? I know it is long and hard - but I'd like to > try as she is good with animals, loves dogs and could really use one to > help her become more independent and social. > > Thank you! > > Pam > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 goldens are great if u get a golden they bond with yr children. i have two and they get me when my special children needs help. if u get one u can train the dog. goldens are very esy to change. To: sList Sent: Thu, September 2, 2010 3:08:25 PMSubject: Re: Service Dog North Star does not only place golden retrievers and I know they havedone placements with labs, and standard poodles. North Star haspublished a book The Golden Bridge: A Guide to Assistance Dogs forChildren Challenged By Autism or Other Developmental Disabilitieswhich provides a step by step guide from picking a puppy from a litterall the way through training. They also have DVDs available free ofcharge from their website which provides an overview of the bond andtraining. They will also provide consultation over the phone andthrough e-mail.Other books available for assistance are Teamwork 1 and Teamwork 2.There are also many email lists that provide support and assistancefor those training a service dog.A family can train a service dog without spending $1000s. You must gothrough or posses the skills of basic and advanced obedience and Irecommend the Canine Good Citizen and then therapy dog. A family cansocialize the dog and do all task training. For assistance there aregood dog trainers that are willing to help. Hello! I've been told that it would be good for my daughter to have a service dog. I agree. She is "high functioning" but has medical needs (uses a wheelchair, has seizures etc.). Has anyone gone through the process? Any advice on where to begin? I know it is long and hard - but I'd like to try as she is good with animals, loves dogs and could really use one to help her become more independent and social. Thank you! Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 There is no reason to pay large amounts of money for a service dog. Most families can train a service dog with the help of a local dog trainer. I personally have trained two service dogs for my son over the years. If you want a program trained dog, I would contact Canine Companions for Independence. If you would like to train your own, I am willing to give advice and know a local trainer. We also have a local service dog meetup group. http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=428070610532 & ref=tsPeople interested in a service dog are welcome to join the group and meet some service dogs Pam, you can start with this page: http://www.nsd.on.ca/ I have not gone through the process, but I know it can be a long waiting list and also expensive. Another solution for you might be to adopt a dog that has been " retired " from service from US Customs or a law enforcement agency. Those dogs as a rule have a good disposition and it would be a matter to find a trainer for your daughter's specific needs. Hope this helps. Carolina > > > Hello! > > I've been told that it would be good for my daughter to have a service > dog. I agree. She is " high functioning " but has medical needs (uses a > wheelchair, has seizures etc.). Has anyone gone through the process? Any > advice on where to begin? I know it is long and hard - but I'd like to > try as she is good with animals, loves dogs and could really use one to > help her become more independent and social. > > Thank you! > > Pam > -- FederationSWFL.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 For anyone that would like to talk more about service dogs or meet some service dogs you are welcome to join us at a picnic on Saturday Sept 18 at Markham Park in Broward. We will be having a service dog meetup to allow people and dogs to socialize. Would love to have you there. Are meetup group is http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=428070610532and our event page is http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157106574306138 & ref=mf goldens are great if u get a golden they bond with yr children. i have two and they get me when my special children needs help. if u get one u can train the dog. goldens are very esy to change. To: sList Sent: Thu, September 2, 2010 3:08:25 PMSubject: Re: Service Dog North Star does not only place golden retrievers and I know they havedone placements with labs, and standard poodles. North Star haspublished a book The Golden Bridge: A Guide to Assistance Dogs forChildren Challenged By Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities which provides a step by step guide from picking a puppy from a litterall the way through training. They also have DVDs available free ofcharge from their website which provides an overview of the bond andtraining. They will also provide consultation over the phone and through e-mail.Other books available for assistance are Teamwork 1 and Teamwork 2.There are also many email lists that provide support and assistancefor those training a service dog.A family can train a service dog without spending $1000s. You must go through or posses the skills of basic and advanced obedience and Irecommend the Canine Good Citizen and then therapy dog. A family cansocialize the dog and do all task training. For assistance there aregood dog trainers that are willing to help. Hello! I've been told that it would be good for my daughter to have a service dog. I agree. She is " high functioning " but has medical needs (uses a wheelchair, has seizures etc.). Has anyone gone through the process? Any advice on where to begin? I know it is long and hard - but I'd like to try as she is good with animals, loves dogs and could really use one to help her become more independent and social. Thank you! Pam -- FederationSWFL.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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