COULD YOUR PET POOCH QUALIFY AS A SERVICE DOG?

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COULD YOUR PET POOCH QUALIFY AS A SERVICE DOG?
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• Whether youre a dog lover or not, its widely
  accepted and appreciated that there are myriad
  benefits to having the company of a canine,
  whether as a pet or as a service dog, and thanks
  to a ruling put in place by the American
  Disabilities Act back in 1990, many more pet dogs
  were able to become service dogs, such as those
  used to assist disabled people.
• Read on to know whether your best friend has got
  what it takes to become a service dog

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• The best breeds for the job
• In theory, any breed of dog may make a fantastic
  service animal, but its widely acknowledged that
  those breeds who are typically easier to train
  and have distinctly workable personalities such
  as Golden Retrievers, Labradors and Border
  Collies, are often best suited for the job. In
  some cases, a larger dog might be required for
  physical assistance, but smaller breeds have many
  purposes as service dogs, too.
• Provided your pooch has a suitable temperament
  and is in good health, then there is every chance
  they could qualify as a service dog.

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• The age and health of a service dog
• Your pet will need to go undergo regular health
  check ups from a qualified veterinarian to make
  sure that they are not suffering from any
  underlying health conditions that may hamper
  their ability to be a service dog, or cause them
  undue suffering or pain, such as arthritis and
  diabetes.All service dogs are required to be
  neutered and must be at least six months of age.
• A service dogs personality
• In some cases, there may be a fine line between
  an aggressive dog and a submissive one, but the
  general rule of thumb is the service dog should
  be calm and collected, while also being alert and
  able to respond quickly when necessary.

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• Finding a qualified trainer
• There are no legal requirements or certificates
  that a service dog must meet or hold in the U.S,
  but the service dog community have drawn up their
  own set of minimum standards for training. Be
  sure to find a trainer who is not only qualified,
  but who has a good reputation in the field.
• International standards for the number of
  training hours a service dog should undergo
  before being ready for work in the field, are a
  minimum of 120 hours over a period of six months
  or more. A minimum of 30 of those hours should be
  time spent working with the public.

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• Public Access Test
• When assessing your dogs readiness or
  suitability for working with the public, there
  are a series of basic expectations that your pet
  should meet, such as
• Not showing aggression in the form of biting,
  barking or growling
• No solicitations for food treats or human
  affection
• Pooping and peeing only when instructed to
• Being able to stop sniffing related behaviours
• The ability to curb their excitement

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• Getting a service dog registered and kitted out
• Registering with the United States Service Dog
  Registry will help ensure that your service dog
  is awarded canine competency, as will documenting
  the training process and undergoing the public
  access test.
• Finding a person for your service dog to assist
• If your dog has passed his tests with flying
  colours and is ready to be of service to someone,
  check with your local dog service organisations
  and community groups to help locate a person in
  need.

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• Service dogs can provide a vital lifeline for
  many people with disabilities, and so if you
  think your dog has got what it takes, why not
  start their training today and watch as your pet
  transforms the life of someone in need.
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