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01-04-2012, 06:58 AM | #61 |
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| Another side to this discussion is the cost. For someone to have their dog as a service dog they would have to spend a small fortune (I know because I had to) buying a trained service dog, or visiting a Psychiatric doctor for the needed letter of dependency, Lots of people who need dogs with them just don't have the money because their disability has prevented them from have a lucrative full time job. I know there has to be some way for the airlines to tell the difference between a service dog and a pet, so as not to disrupt a flight for everyone and I don't have the solution, I just like to discuss these issues from both sides. |
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12-29-2013, 08:23 AM | #62 |
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| Non certified Therapy Dog If you think all dogs need to be certified, please read below. I have a Shih Poo dog and I take her 1 time a week for a couple hours to the Care center(Nursing home) she is not certified, but loves people. They only required a background check on myself and that my dog has all her shots up to date. Of course she does not bark, she obeys commands and loves up the people as they love her. The organization is called Volunteers of America. I was thrilled to death that I could use my dog in this awesome gift of therapy. She could never be certified as a real Therapy dog as she does not like loud noises, but when I found this nursing home in my area i took my dog for a dry run to make sure she was a fit. We have been doing this for over 2 years now. So if you have a dog that qualifies for petting love then check your nursing/ assisted living homes. My dogs name is Chili Beans and she is now 4 years old. I even dress her up sometimes. |
12-29-2013, 10:15 AM | #63 | |
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I have been impressed with the use of "comfort dogs" they take Golden Retrievers to areas of distress (after floods, tornadoes, shootings, etc) and people are calmed down just by petting them. It has long been known how petting a dog helps people in hospitals and nursing homes. Wish I could utilize one of my pups in this way.
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12-29-2013, 10:27 AM | #64 |
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| i do not know where to do that |
12-29-2013, 10:31 AM | #65 |
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| One of the main reasons for certifying a therapy dog, in addition to the education, is the insurance you get when they are certified. If one's dog gets stressed due to a loud noise or a rough hug, or an uncomfortable situation and nips someone,, or destroys property, and pulls put an IV etc., you are legally liable and can be sued. That is the reason most nursing home, and hospital usually insist on certified therapy dogs.
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12-29-2013, 04:21 PM | #66 |
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| For starters you can go here and click on the blue box "New Thread" toward the upper left of the page: General Yorkshire Terrier Discussion - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community By the way, welcome to Yorkie Talk.
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