Am living in Ohio. Nice to see your group. I have used and trained service dogs for almost 20 years. I think you will find that MOST dogs growl and carry on as they come at you and your service dog. The first thing I always do is tell my dog down. Just having him in a submissive posture will often prevent an attacks. Also, the worse thing we as handlers can do is to panic and drag our dogs away or whatever. This teaches your dog that dogs are to be afraid of. YOU are his leader and he will follow your lead. If you stay calm, then he will be calm. Just some thoughts. Nice to see you had a big group at the fair.
The moment you dared to say giant turkey leg....... You became my favorite TH-camr!!! You know what’s up!!! I love getting those from our Dog Wood Festival!!
Why do you seem hateful about the lady asking questions I get the one that just walked up and tried to pet them but the other lady was just asking. As a handler I dont mind questions as it helps inform people and it helps with future interactions
I think one of the issues are, service dogs have a job, they need to always keep watch of there owners to make sure to remind them of medications and to monitor thier health. If you give unwanted attention to them like, petting them while they're in training. They will take there eyes off the owners and learn to gain attention from other people. Thus, leaving there owners without a warning when to monitor their next time they need their medication.
I don't have mine yet but, I can see becoming very frustrated with people. Between the ones who just walk up, let their kids walk up and petting them, to the ones just staring at you/them like you have an alien on a lesh. I was kind of shocked at peoples reactions when I started looking into a service dog. Maybe It's how I was raised. I'm a military brat and lived on bases and all over, including Europe. I notice people in Europe don't do these things in large part. I think it helps that you can socialize them better because you can take them almost everywhere. But, even kids don't just squeal and rush up to pet them! I was told as a kid and taught my son's, you don't approach a strange dog ever without asking first.
Before I got my hair cut people thought I was a lost service dog. I tried to explain that they could only ask me two questions. One... why do I stand on two legs and talk?... Two... What tasks do I perform to convince people I’m human?
Barbara Vance - what time on the video? I was too busy watching the food. I didn’t really get the angry service dog person vibration from her in this video.
i hate it when people pet service dogs and dogs in general especially without asking like what if it's vicious, or the owner just doesn't want you to pet the dog. (service dogs) what if my service dog misses an alert because someone wants to be ignorant and selfish. i have been in a coma for 3 weeks before because my service dog missed an alert by someone distracting it. people just need to respect other people wishes
Try patience and love143 and riverdoggear on etsy they make the best vests and service dog gear. *tip* they both ask questions to make sure they aren't selling to fakes. :)
they have to go throgth a program to get a services dog or for owner training which im going to do owner training through a program called mind dogs australia as i live in nsw
karen ann mcmillan a program will ask for medical docementation of the persons disability i have austims, add, and hearing. i have to owner train throught a program as they dont generally privide all ready trained services dogs so owner training is the only one i can do, i have already started training my dog and waiting until next year as we didnt have enougth money to get her desexed, vacc and chiped now we have a while so we can save some money im 20. and no its no lexy its her daugther zena i have a video of her on my chanel will be putting more on after monday when i get home.
Lexy the Rottweiler in custom I have epilepsy plus 2 other medical issues, also owner training service dog. My seizures are under control at this time, but many people don’t know there is so much more to epilepsy than just the seizures. There are side-effects of the seizures and the anti-seizure medications have some really nasty side-effects also. Yup, lots of fun
My SD just turned 11 months and she is in her 2nd fear imprint period, which is made even more challenging because of the fake service dogs and the “dogs love me”cretins who “have” to pet or distract her. Whenever I can get away with it, I remove the service vest because she looks quite fierce (Cane Corso. She looks like a giant Pitbull) and people do give us space... out of fear. But anywhere I need her to have access, she wears her vest and everytime I have to be ready to step in between her and a dog or person. Every freaking time. She’s a PTSD service dog and a PTSD related Tachycardia response/alert dog (she either warns me before I pass out or she can bring me back if I’m already down) , she calms down triggers, anxiety, panic. Fake service dogs can totally ruin the day and their owners are always worse than the dogs themselves. Entitled people suck.
My dog Bella is in training to be a SD for my PTSD and I am still training her at home and where going to take her to the carnival to see how she is in public ( she just started training so she’s RUSTY as heck ) but where getting there my teacher said once she is train then they set up a thing in the gym so they can let people know to leave her alone I’m really excited because she’ll help tell me when I’m having a panic attack and it’s a big relief
I saw the farm animals on leashes and I made a joke “ITS A FAKE SERVICE GOAT” (no hate to you or making fun of anyone, I’ve seen a fake service dog In Walmart (I didn’t have my SDIT cause I hate being her to Walmart and I freaked out))
I love Suki! I am currently training my own Seizure Aleart dog. This is all very new to me, just started recently having seizure a few months ago. My 1.5 yr rescue has pittie alearting to me to almost everyone one if them starting with the very 1st one . I am a dog trainer myself and have already been working with her on public Access because she attends work with me (I work for a vet hospital) and she is pretty much on point with that part. However I would love to ask you some training questions on response. She does try to role me on my side while In in a seizure and I will come to with her laying on me licking my face (have read they do that because of the saliva) . I would just love the chance to talk to you on other responding task for seziures aleart and response.
Hi!! I'd love to talk more about this with you. If you'd like we can chat over messanger on Facebook on our Service Dog Universe page, it may be easier than the comments section here! But whatever you prefer 😊
So I have watched a lot of real service vs fake service dogs videos and I have a question. A lot of fake service dogs are running around off the leash and obviously not trained. What if something happens to the owner and the dog needs to go get help from a stranger, how do you tell a service dog is in distress trying to get help for the owner vs a fake service dog just roaming around?
A service dog will be exhibiting deliberate and trained behavior and not sniffing around, whereas an untrained dog will be wandering or running around sniffing and greeting people at random
@@servicedoguniverse2642 That doesn't really answer my question. I'm wondering how to tell the diff if a dog needs to get help from a stranger cause something has happened to its handler. How do you know the dog is seeking help vs a rando dog?
OMG YOURE FROM OHIO TOOOOOO!? I'm 13 and have a SD names Chewbacca for mental disabilities! I'm also apart of the group , are you going to the museum meet up on the 17th?
"trigger warning there's meat"... have we really become that sensitive in this country that we must be warned there is meat? I support vegans and there choices but these trigger warnings people do nowadays are getting ridiculous. as a culture we need to grow up a bit. other than that, your dogs are beautiful and very well mannered.
Stephanie Nguyen - I thought so too at first! Mavis and I were at the Puyallup Fair (aka: Washington State Fair) last week when my kids were showing their goats! We had a great time!
stephanie nguyen - YIKES! We were there from the 14th until the17th. We saw quite a few SD/SDiT teams but they were all extremely well behaved! I was quite impressed. Sorry that you had a scary experience, but I'm glad that everything went well! I'll be uploading a Puyallup Fair video to my channel at some point, though I didn't get very much really great footage. One of us walking through the bubbles by the wood carving place, a couple through the cattle barn, one by the goats, and some while Mavis and I were on the people tram thingy. My family doesn't like to video for me, and I feel weird talking into a phone while I'm trying not to tip over as I walk! ;)
There seems to be so many fakes now which is so bloody unfair, so for that reason I do think having an official license or document so that those dishonest people trying to scam the system can be weeded out. It makes me so angry because they’re showing absolutely no respect for those who actually need and depend on the dogs but for the dogs themselves and the wonderful people who invest in the training.
I know this isn’t a service dog but one time after training my boxer, pit, lab mix and my mom and I were walking out a dog came and growled at us no leash or anything. Most people would think that he would attack beinga pit but he actually left it alone and walked right out. I’m so proud.
4:09 makes me mad cause I know lots of people don’t know that you can’t pet them and it’s fine if you don’t know, you make a mistake and then get over it and don’t do it again, but REALLY LADY REalLy juST rEaLLy! It’s not that hard, at least ask if you can pet it, even if it’s not a service dog just ask it’s not that hard and I HATE it when people pet my service dog, but not just cause it’s not a working/service dog, but cause it’s just NOT YOUR DOG so even if it’s not a working/service dog JUST ASK IF YOU CAN PET IT PEOPLE! ITS LITERALLY NOT THAT HARD!
Ah, glorious cloudy Ohio... Sucks the life out of you doesn’t it... I live there too... I grew up in New Jersey... I thought NJ was cloudy until we moved to Ohio. I walk around yelling and screaming also. AAaaaaaaarrrggh! PS - I like the peeps here in Ohio but I’d rather be in California or sitting on the Adriatic Coast in California.
I’m sorry I’m commenting so late but do you know the handler with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? My Service Dog in Training is one too and I was curious if she/he has an Instagram or TH-cam channel!
It's a head halter. They have the full ability to do whatever with their mouth. Basically it just guides their head and in theory the body should follow. It's not a muzzle and it doesn't restrain her mouth
Are the Dogs being trained to later be matched up others when they are finished with training or are people training their own dogs use for their own Special needs? Suki is Adorbs!
a yorkie lol... they should of had there dog on a leash! but it's a yorkie I don't think you or your dog were in any real danger. if it got close enough just use your foot and push the little yorkie away.
I don’t understand why the people with the disabilities suddenly are training their own dogs. Shouldn’t you have a professional do it? Or through a program? I don’t get why the actual people with the disability train their own service dog, that have no guidelines or training.
Well, I’m going to give a personal example to hopefully help you understand why people choose this path. I have PTSD, asthma, some minor balance problems, and while I’m still on a waiting list to be seen for proper diagnosing, it is believed that I have autism. To find a program that serves me, I have to completely throw away my PTSD, because I am not a veteran and all programs under $15,000 that serve my area exclusively provide PTSD dogs to veterans. My asthma and balance issues are not severe enough to be considered disabilities under the ADA, so while a dog could help with at least my balance, that alone would not be enough to get accepted into a program waitlist for mobility dogs. Now onto the autism. Even if I get a proper diagnosis, there is a single program that will train autism assistance dogs for adults that I could find in the entire US. It is close to me, but they of course would need to see medical documents showing that I am autistic. My PTSD and autism have increasingly been a problem ever since I reached adulthood and I was beginning to withdraw from the outside world, having panic attacks and/or meltdowns on almost every outing and being unable to spend more 3 minutes in tighter areas, like checkout, due to the feeling of being trapped. I also couldn’t leave the house on my own, so my boyfriend had to accompany me everywhere, which wasn’t fair to him. He’s my boyfriend, not my caretaker, he should be able to walk away from me in a store without me needing hours to function again. So, I was faced with a choice. Do I continue to wait on the somehow 3 year long waitlist to even see a mental health professional and then wait another 2-5 years after putting in the application, praying that my asthma and balance issues didn’t disqualify me from their program, waiting for a service dog to be placed with me? Or...do I start talking to obedience trainers in my area, doing hours upon hours of research regarding dog training, and find a good candidate pup to start working for me in as little as 1-2 years? Owner training isn’t always on your own. Many owner trained dogs attend professionally guided obedience classes and socializing groups. It is only certain etiquette and tasks that we are left training on our own most the time. Even then, however, we can find more experienced owner trainers or even go to a private trainer that is open to training tasks. This would still be considered owner training as it’s still your dog and not associated with a program.
"iS IT NatUrAL??"
Wolfatello Doggo it wasn't just him either! So many people seriously thought I had a pink dog 😂
Right as I read this comment, the part of the vid where the dude says this played... This was the most perfectly timed moment of my life
There is a Mexican dog with purple skin! Xoloitzcuintili Mexican hairless. But, pink hair? That's funny.
Am living in Ohio. Nice to see your group. I have used and trained service dogs for almost 20 years. I think you will find that MOST dogs growl and carry on as they come at you and your service dog. The first thing I always do is tell my dog down. Just having him in a submissive posture will often prevent an attacks. Also, the worse thing we as handlers can do is to panic and drag our dogs away or whatever. This teaches your dog that dogs are to be afraid of. YOU are his leader and he will follow your lead. If you stay calm, then he will be calm. Just some thoughts.
Nice to see you had a big group at the fair.
I live in Ohio too and have a service dog..what group are you in??
Makayla Williams it's called Ohio Service Dog Handlers! We're on Facebook. Request to join and answer all the questions and I'll approve you 😊
Service Dog Universe thank you!! I sent a request :)
I missed it but looks like someone else got you! :)
Hola
Your pupper is so cute 🐶❤
Isn't she??
You have such a strong and confident voice. It’s lovely.
“YASSSS FRIED FOOD FOR BREAKFASTTTT!”
You are so amazing 😂
Sookie is so smart for 5months. Amazing job with her and all the pups in your group.She has the same look as my Sweet Damian (rip)
The moment you dared to say giant turkey leg.......
You became my favorite TH-camr!!! You know what’s up!!! I love getting those from our Dog Wood Festival!!
Dude I was thinking about that turkey leg all day that day but I couldn't finish it so I deadass put it in my backpack and carried it around 😂😭
Is Suki a puppy still in training? Sorry this is my first time on your channel and first video lol
Invatorforest yes she is! She also meets the minimum requirements highlighted in the ADA and you'll see us doing non pet friendly PA :)
Service Dog Universe cool
I wondered the same. I know there are the " comfort retrievers", mini- retrievers. So, I wasn't sure as well.
if i had fried food for breakfast my service dog would be looking at me like "ya know you can't eat that, your gonna get sick"
Why do you seem hateful about the lady asking questions I get the one that just walked up and tried to pet them but the other lady was just asking. As a handler I dont mind questions as it helps inform people and it helps with future interactions
It can just be really annoying sometimes constantly being stopped by inconsiderate people.
I think one of the issues are, service dogs have a job, they need to always keep watch of there owners to make sure to remind them of medications and to monitor thier health. If you give unwanted attention to them like, petting them while they're in training. They will take there eyes off the owners and learn to gain attention from other people. Thus, leaving there owners without a warning when to monitor their next time they need their medication.
I don't have mine yet but, I can see becoming very frustrated with people. Between the ones who just walk up, let their kids walk up and petting them, to the ones just staring at you/them like you have an alien on a lesh. I was kind of shocked at peoples reactions when I started looking into a service dog. Maybe It's how I was raised. I'm a military brat and lived on bases and all over, including Europe. I notice people in Europe don't do these things in large part. I think it helps that you can socialize them better because you can take them almost everywhere. But, even kids don't just squeal and rush up to pet them! I was told as a kid and taught my son's, you don't approach a strange dog ever without asking first.
Before I got my hair cut people thought I was a lost service dog. I tried to explain that they could only ask me two questions. One... why do I stand on two legs and talk?... Two... What tasks do I perform to convince people I’m human?
Barbara Vance - what time on the video? I was too busy watching the food. I didn’t really get the angry service dog person vibration from her in this video.
i hate it when people pet service dogs and dogs in general especially without asking like what if it's vicious, or the owner just doesn't want you to pet the dog. (service dogs) what if my service dog misses an alert because someone wants to be ignorant and selfish. i have been in a coma for 3 weeks before because my service dog missed an alert by someone distracting it. people just need to respect other people wishes
Where did you get that vest 😍 my boy is in training to be my panic attack and anxiety service dog!
Try patience and love143 and riverdoggear on etsy they make the best vests and service dog gear. *tip* they both ask questions to make sure they aren't selling to fakes. :)
“If you’re gonna fake a service dog at least train it first”
Wouldn’t that make it a service dog than?
Not SD training just basic obedience like not slipping it's collar and charging at another dog lol!
they have to go throgth a program to get a services dog or for owner training which im going to do owner training through a program called mind dogs australia as i live in nsw
Lexy the Rottweiler in custom everyone replying is joking. Training still wouldn’t make it a Service Dog if the owner didn’t have a disability
karen ann mcmillan a program will ask for medical docementation of the persons disability i have austims, add, and hearing. i have to owner train throught a program as they dont generally privide all ready trained services dogs so owner training is the only one i can do, i have already started training my dog and waiting until next year as we didnt have enougth money to get her desexed, vacc and chiped now we have a while so we can save some money im 20. and no its no lexy its her daugther zena i have a video of her on my chanel will be putting more on after monday when i get home.
Lexy the Rottweiler in custom I have epilepsy plus 2 other medical issues, also owner training service dog. My seizures are under control at this time, but many people don’t know there is so much more to epilepsy than just the seizures. There are side-effects of the seizures and the anti-seizure medications have some really nasty side-effects also. Yup, lots of fun
I’m like two years late on this, but like all the dogs at the meet up did really great! Especially when that random lady pet the one dog!😗🧡
You're not late! They all did awesome and still do awesome 😊
Service Dog Universe that’s good to hear!
I also have a question, what do you use to dye.. suke.. (sorry if I spelled it wrong) do you use pet friendly dye or regular human hair dye?
I use Arctic Fox hair dye! It's safe for pets and humans
So excited to bring Oakley soon. Although I can expect a lot of pets.
Only service dogs are allowed to enter the fair grounds so if you see any unruly pets you can alert security!
Idk why I’m just know watching this!!!! But you guys are amazing as always
My SD just turned 11 months and she is in her 2nd fear imprint period, which is made even more challenging because of the fake service dogs and the “dogs love me”cretins who “have” to pet or distract her. Whenever I can get away with it, I remove the service vest because she looks quite fierce (Cane Corso. She looks like a giant Pitbull) and people do give us space... out of fear. But anywhere I need her to have access, she wears her vest and everytime I have to be ready to step in between her and a dog or person. Every freaking time. She’s a PTSD service dog and a PTSD related Tachycardia response/alert dog (she either warns me before I pass out or she can bring me back if I’m already down) , she calms down triggers, anxiety, panic. Fake service dogs can totally ruin the day and their owners are always worse than the dogs themselves. Entitled people suck.
I know I’m late, but why do some service dogs have muzzles on?
You're not late! And those are actually head collars. They help with control and focus 😊
i was wondering what you use for training treats?
My dog Bella is in training to be a SD for my PTSD and I am still training her at home and where going to take her to the carnival to see how she is in public ( she just started training so she’s RUSTY as heck ) but where getting there my teacher said once she is train then they set up a thing in the gym so they can let people know to leave her alone I’m really excited because she’ll help tell me when I’m having a panic attack and it’s a big relief
This video was made with videoshop. I use that editing app too.
I live in Ohio too! Where in Ohio are you from?
No one told me you or anyone else from the group had a TH-cam channel lol
I subbed just to support us Ohioans lol
Thank you!!! Subbing too 😁
I saw the farm animals on leashes and I made a joke “ITS A FAKE SERVICE GOAT” (no hate to you or making fun of anyone, I’ve seen a fake service dog In Walmart (I didn’t have my SDIT cause I hate being her to Walmart and I freaked out))
I still don't undertand how people can stand walking dogs on their left side lol.
I walk her frequently on both! Lol
I like to so my dominate hand is free to do what it needs lol
I don't have much of an option, my left side goes lame sometimes and I have to lean on my dog lol
I love Suki! I am currently training my own Seizure Aleart dog. This is all very new to me, just started recently having seizure a few months ago. My 1.5 yr rescue has pittie alearting to me to almost everyone one if them starting with the very 1st one . I am a dog trainer myself and have already been working with her on public Access because she attends work with me (I work for a vet hospital) and she is pretty much on point with that part. However I would love to ask you some training questions on response. She does try to role me on my side while In in a seizure and I will come to with her laying on me licking my face (have read they do that because of the saliva) . I would just love the chance to talk to you on other responding task for seziures aleart and response.
Hi!! I'd love to talk more about this with you. If you'd like we can chat over messanger on Facebook on our Service Dog Universe page, it may be easier than the comments section here! But whatever you prefer 😊
I get seizures also but I dont down any service dogs besides I've only had a seizure outside of my home once
The dog in the start was like uhh traffic am i right mom???
So I have watched a lot of real service vs fake service dogs videos and I have a question. A lot of fake service dogs are running around off the leash and obviously not trained. What if something happens to the owner and the dog needs to go get help from a stranger, how do you tell a service dog is in distress trying to get help for the owner vs a fake service dog just roaming around?
A service dog will be exhibiting deliberate and trained behavior and not sniffing around, whereas an untrained dog will be wandering or running around sniffing and greeting people at random
@@servicedoguniverse2642 That doesn't really answer my question. I'm wondering how to tell the diff if a dog needs to get help from a stranger cause something has happened to its handler. How do you know the dog is seeking help vs a rando dog?
OMG YOURE FROM OHIO TOOOOOO!? I'm 13 and have a SD names Chewbacca for mental disabilities! I'm also apart of the group , are you going to the museum meet up on the 17th?
Yes I'm an admin for Ohio Service Dog Handlers! And I'll be vlogging about this museum meetup 😁 I hope you can make it!!
"trigger warning there's meat"... have we really become that sensitive in this country that we must be warned there is meat? I support vegans and there choices but these trigger warnings people do nowadays are getting ridiculous. as a culture we need to grow up a bit. other than that, your dogs are beautiful and very well mannered.
Omg is that a pittbull in the group?? (I have a pittie, so I got excited)
Nope! Not in this trip but maybe in the next :)
Is that Puyallup fair?
State fair!
Stephanie Nguyen - I thought so too at first! Mavis and I were at the Puyallup Fair (aka: Washington State Fair) last week when my kids were showing their goats! We had a great time!
we did a group training there last wednesday and there was an agressive "in training" service dog trying to wiggle out of its vest and attack us
@@stephanienguyen4704 oh my gosh! Yeah there were soooo many fakes it was crazy
stephanie nguyen - YIKES! We were there from the 14th until the17th. We saw quite a few SD/SDiT teams but they were all extremely well behaved! I was quite impressed. Sorry that you had a scary experience, but I'm glad that everything went well! I'll be uploading a Puyallup Fair video to my channel at some point, though I didn't get very much really great footage. One of us walking through the bubbles by the wood carving place, a couple through the cattle barn, one by the goats, and some while Mavis and I were on the people tram thingy. My family doesn't like to video for me, and I feel weird talking into a phone while I'm trying not to tip over as I walk! ;)
There seems to be so many fakes now which is so bloody unfair, so for that reason I do think having an official license or document so that those dishonest people trying to scam the system can be weeded out. It makes me so angry because they’re showing absolutely no respect for those who actually need and depend on the dogs but for the dogs themselves and the wonderful people who invest in the training.
emotional support animals aren’t the same thing as service dogs.
You are correct!
Love it yesssss! Great Vlog
Luna The service Malinois thank you!!!
Oh my gosh! You are hilarious! I love it!
Epik Dogs thank you!!!
I know this isn’t a service dog but one time after training my boxer, pit, lab mix and my mom and I were walking out a dog came and growled at us no leash or anything. Most people would think that he would attack beinga pit but he actually left it alone and walked right out. I’m so proud.
4:09 makes me mad cause I know lots of people don’t know that you can’t pet them and it’s fine if you don’t know, you make a mistake and then get over it and don’t do it again, but REALLY LADY REalLy juST rEaLLy! It’s not that hard, at least ask if you can pet it, even if it’s not a service dog just ask it’s not that hard and I HATE it when people pet my service dog, but not just cause it’s not a working/service dog, but cause it’s just NOT YOUR DOG so even if it’s not a working/service dog JUST ASK IF YOU CAN PET IT PEOPLE! ITS LITERALLY NOT THAT HARD!
Ah, glorious cloudy Ohio... Sucks the life out of you doesn’t it... I live there too... I grew up in New Jersey... I thought NJ was cloudy until we moved to Ohio. I walk around yelling and screaming also. AAaaaaaaarrrggh!
PS - I like the peeps here in Ohio but I’d rather be in California or sitting on the Adriatic Coast in California.
Aww
Almost every encounter I've had with a dog attacking or barking at my service dog was a yorkie. Little dog complex, I guess.
I’m sorry I’m commenting so late but do you know the handler with the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel? My Service Dog in Training is one too and I was curious if she/he has an Instagram or TH-cam channel!
I think she has an insta her name is Eliza! She has a golden puppy now I believe to help with mobility
IM IN OHIO TOO OMG. Where r you I’m in Mentor!! ❤️❤️❤️
Columbus! Join Ohio Service Dog Handlers! ❤️ (Make sure to answer all the questions)
Service Dog Universe how do I join?!
In ohio, can an owner do its own training themselves or do they have to seek a professional?
By federal law, people with disabilities can train their own service dogs :)
Service Dog Universe thats awesome!! I only watched a couple of ur vids, but did u self train?
@@tabbyjo7 yes I did! She's done beautifully from day 1
that turkey leg looks good!
Wait is that blazingbroc
Is that a mouth reistrein on the dog why isn t she a service dog
It's a head halter. They have the full ability to do whatever with their mouth. Basically it just guides their head and in theory the body should follow. It's not a muzzle and it doesn't restrain her mouth
SUKI. IS. SO. CUTE.
Oh nvm but anyways suki is gorgeous sadly I am deadly allergic to dogs but she’s absolutely gorgeous
Are the Dogs being trained to later be matched up others when they are finished with training or are people training their own dogs use for their own Special needs? Suki is Adorbs!
These are our dogs! :)
a yorkie lol... they should of had there dog on a leash! but it's a yorkie I don't think you or your dog were in any real danger. if it got close enough just use your foot and push the little yorkie away.
Off topic but damn those ribs look good 😋
Did you name her from Gilmore girls? I love her name.
My mom and I wanted a celestial name and Tsuki means moon!! So her name is Suki Moon 😂😂
I don’t understand why the people with the disabilities suddenly are training their own dogs. Shouldn’t you have a professional do it? Or through a program? I don’t get why the actual people with the disability train their own service dog, that have no guidelines or training.
Because many programs dont cover certain disabilities and they also have waiting lists that take years to get through.
Well, I’m going to give a personal example to hopefully help you understand why people choose this path.
I have PTSD, asthma, some minor balance problems, and while I’m still on a waiting list to be seen for proper diagnosing, it is believed that I have autism.
To find a program that serves me, I have to completely throw away my PTSD, because I am not a veteran and all programs under $15,000 that serve my area exclusively provide PTSD dogs to veterans.
My asthma and balance issues are not severe enough to be considered disabilities under the ADA, so while a dog could help with at least my balance, that alone would not be enough to get accepted into a program waitlist for mobility dogs.
Now onto the autism. Even if I get a proper diagnosis, there is a single program that will train autism assistance dogs for adults that I could find in the entire US. It is close to me, but they of course would need to see medical documents showing that I am autistic.
My PTSD and autism have increasingly been a problem ever since I reached adulthood and I was beginning to withdraw from the outside world, having panic attacks and/or meltdowns on almost every outing and being unable to spend more 3 minutes in tighter areas, like checkout, due to the feeling of being trapped. I also couldn’t leave the house on my own, so my boyfriend had to accompany me everywhere, which wasn’t fair to him. He’s my boyfriend, not my caretaker, he should be able to walk away from me in a store without me needing hours to function again.
So, I was faced with a choice. Do I continue to wait on the somehow 3 year long waitlist to even see a mental health professional and then wait another 2-5 years after putting in the application, praying that my asthma and balance issues didn’t disqualify me from their program, waiting for a service dog to be placed with me? Or...do I start talking to obedience trainers in my area, doing hours upon hours of research regarding dog training, and find a good candidate pup to start working for me in as little as 1-2 years?
Owner training isn’t always on your own. Many owner trained dogs attend professionally guided obedience classes and socializing groups. It is only certain etiquette and tasks that we are left training on our own most the time. Even then, however, we can find more experienced owner trainers or even go to a private trainer that is open to training tasks. This would still be considered owner training as it’s still your dog and not associated with a program.
Jayden RinnyRue
Wow! Thank you for explaining it so well! This definitely gave me more insight.
not being mean but that hulter looks a bit tight
Thank you for your concern, it's fitted properly :)
They need to be nice and snug.
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Cute
Why do you dye your dog's hair pink? Smh!
Because I like it
Okay a service dog is a German Shepard ,Labrador retriever ,labadoodle ,not a pit bull Debra Jane Lerner .
Any breed can be a service dog, which is outlined in the ADA