“Our mission is to provide intelligent, intuitive, interactive and kind Service Dogs to the active disabled community.”
Q: What is a Service Dog?
A: A Service Dog is a dog that has been trained to help people with disabilities. They know many different commands and can perform various tasks for their owner.
Q: What sort of things can a Service Dog do?
A: Service Dogs can perform basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stay, and come. They are also trained to perform tasks that are designed to make their owner’s life easier, such as pottying on command, picking things up and handing them over, and pulling a wheelchair.
Q: How does a puppy become a Service Dog?
A: Puppies go through a temperament test to determine if they are good candidates for our training program. As puppies, they learn basic obedience commands, and as they get older, they begin to learn commands that will make them valuable companions for people with disabilities.
Q: Can I have a Service Dog?
A: If you need a Service Dog, you may be eligible to receive one. However, there is a high demand for Service Dogs, and they are in short supply due to the amount of training required. Some people may have to wait for years to get a Service Dog.
Q: Why do Service Dogs need so much training?
A: Service Dogs are required to perform many tasks that a normal dog would not need to do, such as carrying things for their owners, turning on lights, and opening doors. It takes time and patience to teach a Service Dog these tasks.
Q: How do I know which dog is a Service Dog?
A: Many Service Dogs wear vests, collars, harnesses, packs, or cards that identify them as Service Dogs. However, some Service Dogs do not have any identifying information.
Q: Can I pet the dog?
A: It is important to ask the owner’s permission before petting any dog, including a Service Dog. These dogs are working and should not be distracted without their owner’s approval.
Q: Isn’t it mean to make a dog work all the time?
A: Service Dogs have a close relationship with their owners, and working is satisfying for both the dog and the owner. They have plenty of free time to just be dogs and enjoy an active life.