Sentences with phrase «guide dog work»

They are so dedicated to their pet parent that, like the German Shepherd, are used to play a number of roles in society such as police work, search and rescue work, guide dog work and service dog work.

Then, go watch a guide dog work some time.

Goldens are good at whatever they do, from guide dog work to search and rescue, but they are also perfectly happy hanging out with the family.

In my opinion, ADVANCED obedience would include those remaining exercises that you'd use in high level competition, as well as specialized commands used for dogs that do real work, such as guide dog work, hunting and police / protection.

And that is the same reason why you don't see more breeds doing guide dog work.

Guide dogs work very hard every day, but they lead extremely happy lives, full of lots of attention and stimulation.

Guide dogs work exclusively with their handlers for eight to 10 years if conditions permit.

Not exact matches

Researchers are working on a gadget that can help guide your dog in situations when usual commands can't be heard.

With mushers as your guide you will get a chance to witness true working sled dogs in action!

Guide Dogs does not receive any government funding and completely relies on public donation to pay for its life transforming work.

We want guide dogs and other assistance dogs reclassified as working dogs, and their food to be exempt from VAT.

So far three guide dogs have been permanently withdrawn and another two other are currently being assessed to see if they are able to continue working.

Guide Dogs is working towards a society in which blind and partially sighted people enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else.

Transport Minister, Norman Baker, said: «I am always impressed by the work done by Guide Dogs including their ingenuity with this fantastic birthday card, for which I thank them.»

Guide Dogs provides a range of mobility services and works to break down barriers so that blind and partially sighted people can get out and about on their own terms.

Thirteen were fully qualified and working with guide dog owners, and this resulted in a financial cost of more than # 600,000 to the charity.

«It is important for guide dogs to exercise regularly without a harness to compensate for the lopsided pressure they experience in their work,» says Bockstahler.

Over 40 % of qualified guide dogs» experienced a negative impact on working ability, and less than 20 % of qualified guide dogs were unable to work for a period of time.

Barbara Bockstahler, Christian Peham and colleagues examined the distribution of pressure in working guide dogs by placing pressure sensors beneath the harnesses.

Of the dogs included in the study, 58 % went on to qualify as guide dogs, 27 % were behaviourally unsuited to guiding work and the remainder were unsuited for health reasons.

It is thus important for financial reasons as well as because of animal welfare considerations to ensure that guide dogs are comfortable in their work.

Working dog organisations like the charity Guide Dogs, who funded the research, need to regularly assess the behaviour of the dogs they breed for training as not all of them turn out to be suited to the rDogs, who funded the research, need to regularly assess the behaviour of the dogs they breed for training as not all of them turn out to be suited to the rdogs they breed for training as not all of them turn out to be suited to the role.

Fugazza and Miklósi hope that trainers, especially those teaching guide and other working dogs, take advantage of their willingness to learn by watching our actions.

The GSD is one of the most popular breeds worldwide with historical working roles that include herding, guarding, police, military and guide - dog work.

In AKC Scent Work, the handler guides the dog through a set search area to find specific odors that the dogs have been trained to detect.

A spokesperson said: «At Woodside School in Aberdeen we sponsor the training of two cute guide dog puppies.so when our teacher told us about the «Spotty Day» we all thought this would be so much fun and a great way to support the work of the RNIB.

Barbara Cheadle, president of the National Organization of the Parents of Blind Children, an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind, has been working for several years with Guide Dogs for the Blind to extend the outreach of both organizations into schools.

-- Sunny Weber, Author of The Dog at the Gate: How a Throwaway Dog Becomes Special, and Beyond Flight or Fight: A Compassionate Guide for Working with Fearful Dogs.

When she's not busy guiding authors on their publishing path or working on her next book, you'll probably find her reading, investigating the Twin Cities with her dog Scarlet, adventuring to new restaurants, drinking coffee, or declaring, «There's a Futurama episode for that.»

He realizes that the traits she exhibits are a natural for working with guide dogs, and suggests that she check out a school he has a mysterious affiliation with.

The event will honor the dogs who selflessly serve the public — guide dogs, service dogs, working and military dogs, and search and rescue dogs.

Here's how it works: Clients (like Gary) will need to be taught how to direct their guide dog with the correct verbal commands, foot positions and arm movements.

Through her work with GDB and with the support of District leadership, in 2005, Savageau created the Companion Animal Science Program, allowing high school students to earn credit while training puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc..

Guide Dog Mobility Instructor, Zara Linehan, 34, relocated to Singapore from Britain due to her husband's work commitments, and began working with Guide Dogs Association of the Blind (GDAB).

If your dog is reacting badly to getting handled during vet examinations, you should contact a trainer to guide you along as you work on the problems, and advise you on how the muzzle can aid you in the process.

In addition to her work with seeing eye dogs as a volunteer and as a qualified dog trainer, she has experience with therapy animals, guide dogs, and search and rescue animals through organizations such as Friends of the Animals (now Nuzzles & Co.) and Willow Creek Pet Center.

Through 13 years of work, Donovan had trained over 68 guide dogs, but only ever pined for Panda to be returned to her.

Generally, a public accommodation may not make these inquiries about a service animal when it is readily apparent that an animal is trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability (e.g., the dog is observed guiding an individual who is blind or has low vision, pulling a person's wheelchair, or providing assistance with stability or balance to an individual with an observable mobility disability).

However, these canines are working dogs that have been born, bred and trained to carry out the specific task of guiding their partners to safety.

All guide dogs are special, however, it takes one with unique abilities and a certain generosity of spirit to work with a Special Needs clients, offering them safe travel as well as comfort and peace.

Smudge, the 7 - month - old guide dog in training, is working on her distractions in a public space.

A former practicing veterinarian and scientist who studied reproduction and endocrinology, Dr. Olson has an extensive history in nonprofit work, including positions at Guide Dogs for the Blind and the American Humane.

This Morristown, N.J., organization that trains guide dogs has been working for more than 20 years to improve companions for the blind.

Thanks to our dedicated puppy raisers, the dogs are well prepared to return to GDA at 16 to 18 months old, when they begin 4 to 6 months of formal guide - work training.

Debbie Jacobs, who runs the amazingly helpful Facebook group for owners of fearful dogs, beautifully articulates three overarching principles to guide your work.

It costs GDA $ 48,000 to breed, raise and train one guide dog and train each individual and guide dog to work together as a team.

She spent years in the Service Dog field, training both Guide Dogs for the Blind and Assistance Dogs for the Disabled, as well as many years working with pet dDogs for the Blind and Assistance Dogs for the Disabled, as well as many years working with pet dDogs for the Disabled, as well as many years working with pet dogsdogs.

If a dog shows us that it needs to work - either stock, or failing that, has potential for working in Search and Rescue - the Police, Prison Service or with Customs as a Sniffer dog - or to train to assist disabled people, Hearing dog or Guide dog - or other arena - we will look for a home for the dog in the appropriate working area so its drive and needs can be fulfilled.

Guide Dogs of America's Canine Development Department works with our puppies in training in a variety of ways, from before they go to their puppy raiser homes until they return to campus for formal training.

• Past President and current member of the Connecticut Animal Control Association • Member of the National Coalition developing response plans for FEMA in the event of national disasters (she does not work for FEMA) • Consultant on the Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control Committee (she is the only lay person on the panel) • Evaluator for Animal Control Departments throughout the United States, ensuring compliance with National Standards • Board of Directors of the New England Animal Control / Humane Academy in New Hampshire currently serving as Assistant Director & Instructor • National Task Force for Animal Hoarding • New England and State of Connecticut Task Force for Animal Fighting • Member of the New England Stock Dog Association • Member of Curriculum Advisory Committee, University of New Hampshire, Thompson School of Applied Science Teaching Experience: • Cruelty Investigation Instructor for Police Officers and Animal Control Officers • Certified as an Instructor to teach at the FBI and Police Academy • Teaches Cruelty Investigation, Criminal Law and First Aid to Police, Animal Control and Humane Officers at the University of New Hampshire • National and Connecticut Animal Control Association • Numerous Kennel Clubs and Schools Author — National Animal Control Association Training Guide — Disaster Planning American Kennel Club • Certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluator • Completed Obedience requirements for becoming an AKC Obedience Judge.