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- Extensive training and socialization is a must
- Good health is important for dependability
- Tasks involve pulling or tugging, carrying, opening and closing doors and operating light switches
- Walker dogs assist Parkinson's disease patients, serving as a "living cane"
- Unlike family pets, these working dogs are permitted access to public transportation, restaurants, and hotels
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Assistance Dog Breed Choices
There are many breeds that can be trained to assist people with disabilities such as: International Association of Assistance Dog Partners: Breed Choices- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- Samoyed
- Smooth Coated Collie
- Rough Coated Collie
- Pointers
- Dalmatian
- Irish Setter
- Papillon
- Greyhound
- German Shepherd
- Vizsla
- Standard Poodle
- Boxer Dog
- Doberman Pinscher
Hearing assistance dogs:
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Mobility Assistance Dog Questions
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Can assistance dogs be brought into China? 1 AnswerSpecial arrangement can be made for "DISABILITY ASSISTANCE DOGS" Quote: Import Permits are required. Please complete the application form (Form no. AF301) and ... read more -
How cold out should it be when dogs start wearing coats--or not going out at all? 8 AnswersThis is completely off the hip. I spent a healthy amount of my time growing up on a reservation in rural south dakota. In the badlands, it's not uncommon for wi... read more -
Do I need to have a become a dental assistant? 1 AnswerNo formal training is required to be a dental assistant, so it would vary on each clinic as to their requirements for hiring someone. However, it is getting ver... read more
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Mobility Assistance Dog Related Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Mobility Assistance Dog Books
- LDS Leather Company: Service Dog Vests, Patches and Packs
- Things4YourDog.com: Service, Assistance and Therapy Dog Products
- PetSmart: Dog Products
- Pet Joy: Service Dog Equipment Headquarters
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