Jollymolly (11-23-2014)
At the Training boot camp I work at we have trained many certified service dogs. Currently we have a seizure alert dog in training for 7 months plus frequent visits after. His owner is a 4 year old who has 10-15 seizures a day. I myself have not trained one but I do know that it is VERY time consuming. We have to order scents and test courses. It can also be costly. Socialization is very important. Healing in stores and around people is also a must. The dog should basically ignore anybody/anything around you. You will need to get a vest and certification to bring the dog everywhere. But some stores like tractor supply and Ace hardware allow dogs. Good Luck in training!
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Jollymolly (11-23-2014)
You actually don't need a vest and certification, the ADA doesn't require either. A person with epilepsy doesn't have to wear a bright orange shirt saying "Disabled Person", so why should their service dog have to? Requirements are listed at the link below.
Revised ADA Requirements: Service Animals
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Jollymolly (11-23-2014)
Actually, yes, I've known one person that trained two dogs to be service dogs for his wife, for the very same things you require. His wife had MS, was bedridden, needed help getting up and having things picked up from floor, etc.
It's time consuming, but pretty doable. It's all based on clicker training and targeting. There are a few DVDs you can buy that outline the training steps, and there are a couple of forums where you can get help with training questions. The first set is for those with the disabilities doing the training, in that it has different ways to train without having the same physical abilities as most people.
These two are required reading:
Teamwork, Book 1, Revised Expanded Edition: Stewart Nordensson and Lydia Kelley: 9780965621663: Amazon.com: Books
Teamwork II: A Dog Training Manual for People with Disabilities: Stewart Nordensson, Lydia Kelley: 9780965621618: Amazon.com: Books
The DVD companions:
TEAMWORK - FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DVD - Dog Training and Behavior - Dogwise.com
TEAMWORK II - DOG TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (SERVICE EXERCISES) DVD - Dog Training and Behavior - Dogwise.com
This one is rather more pricey:
CLICKER TRAIN YOUR OWN ASSISTANCE DOG DVD/CD SET - Clicker Training - Dogwise.com
Forums:
Service & Therapy Dogs Forums
https://servicedogcentral.org/forum/
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I work with service dogs, and our lab is a working dog we trained for myself. it is a huge responsibility. he can do things like open doors, turn on lights, pay a cashier etc. There is a lot of real world training like how to walk around a shopping cart. Putting him under shelves and racks while I shop etc. At work, he stays under my desk. He really is fantastic. Training a working dog requires a lot of work. It never ends. You can't let them get away with things as you would a pet. You also need to realize that a working dog is no longer a "pet".
Jollymolly (11-25-2014)
I am not sure if she can be a service dog as you said above they dont all qualify. I am totally in love with her either way. I am so gratful that she has become a part of my family.
Size also matters if she's going to be able to help you up. The person I'm referring to above had a golden retriever, who they lost to cancer at a young age (Goldens being so cancer prone ). The second one he got was a Lab/Pyrenees mix from a Lab rescue group. Mr. Darcy was big, strong, and very intelligent. Trained very well, and he was acquired when he was about 18 months old.
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One of his jobs would be to lie on her legs when they were spasming. I think he was a natural.
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