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Like Dogs: The Service Dog Guidebook (2007)
Written by Marcie Davis and Melissa Bunnell, this an absolutely FABULOUS
addition to the service dog literature. The authors define it as an A to Z
resource book, and it certainly lives up to the promise. Honestly, we have not
seen another book like it and can say from all the questions that come our way,
that is is desperately needed. We are hoping that it does fill a void out there
for the many people who are interested in obtaining a service dog. It is truly a
must-read for … anyone considering a service dog; a person who has a service
dog; a person who is responsible for the care of a service dog; or, anyone who
wants to learn more about the service dog partnership.
Great resource listings included the following:
50+ Service Dog Commands; Important Questions to Ask a Potential
Service Dog Agency; Basic Service Dog Travel Tips; Planning for Separation; The
Veterinarian’s Service Dog Checklist; Safety Tips; Service Dog Emergency Kit;
Service Dog First Aid Kit; Important Questions about your Service Dog’s
Retirement; Strategies for An Impending Retirement; The Euthanasia Plan;
Questions to Ask When Considering Euthanasia / Process of Euthanasia; Creative
Healing (18 creative activities); and, Explaining Loss to Others.
Partners
in Independence: A Success Story of Dogs and the Disabled (2004)
This book was written by Ed & Toni Eames
and revised in 2004. It is a wonderful book that gives a unique view of blind, deaf and
physically disabled persons and the remarkable dogs that make it possible for them to be
more involved in the world around them. Not only do these marvelous canine partners
provide greater independence, they improve the quality of life for their adoring human
companions. Partly autobiographical, partly
journalistic, it related the experiences of the authors as they take an advocacy role for
the needs and rights of the disabled, esp. those who use specially-trained dogs as eyes,
ears or assistants.
Clicker
Train your own Assistance Dog DVD/CD SET (2004)
This set was produced by Barbara Handelman in 2004. These DVDs empower people with
disabilities to train their own dogs basic skills like targeting as well as more advanced
skills such as retrieving, scent discrimination, and assisting with tasks of daily living.
Clear instructions on the training of various skills are relevant to animal assisted
therapy handlers as well as assistance dog handlers. The series is invaluable for people
with disabilities seeking to train their pet dog or an assistance dog, and is equally
important for the professional pet dog trainer who would like to more effectively work
with clients with disabilities. Includes the following:
1) Ready Aim Touch: Basic Target Training and Advanced Applications (approx 45 min) How to
train nose targeting and foot targeting behaviors. Using targeting to work with light
switches, drawers and cabinet doors, and handicapped access doors. 2) You Want Me To Do
What?!? (approx. 45 min) Teaching position changes including: backing, turning in place,
moving under, around and behind. Helping with tasks of daily living such as taking off
socks and jackets, brace and fall prevention and recovery from falls. 3) A Tale of Two
Skills: The Marriage of Target and Retrieve: (approx 45 min) All phases of training the
basic retrieve PLUS: Demonstrations of Sue Ailsby’s “Two Grab Method;”
Proofing the “HOLD” with Debi Davis. Scent Discrimination using Kay
Laurence’s Methods. Using Scent Searching to find keys, phones and other personal
items. 4) Part 1: Of Dogs, Doors and Self Control (approx 25 min) Opening and closing
interior and exterior doors, loading and unloading from vans and cars; Teaching
self-control techniques. Line Farr’s method of training: “Wait at
Doorways”. Part 2: Preview of the DVD Series: Temperament Assessments With Dee
Ganley, CPDT, CABC/CDBC (approx 30 min) Evaluating temperament when selecting Assistance
Dog and Therapy Dog Candidates. Demonstrations and discussion of temperament assessments
with puppies and older dogs.
Legal Rights of Guide Dogs,
Hearing Dogs and Service Dogs, 8th Edition
By Michael Roche. New 8th Edition! A guide and reference to the legal rights, by state, of
people with disabilities who use assistance dogs, and for trainers of assistance dogs.
Lists state statutes and Federal regulations regarding assistance dogs.
My
Buddy (1992)
This book was written by Audrey Osofsky,
illustrated by Ted Rand, and published in 1992 by Henry Holt and Company It tells
about a very special but unusual friendship. Buddy is a canine companion who functions as
both arms and legs for a disabled youngster with muscular dystrophy. "Buddy is my
best friend. He never gets mad at me. He never runs off to play with another boy. He
always listens when I need someone to talk to. Buddy is my golden retriever. He looks like
the sun is always shining on him. When he sees me, his big brown eyes are sweet as a
smile."
Love Heels:
Tales from Canine Companions for Independence (2003)
Written
by Patricia Dibsie and foreword by Dean Koontz. The stories and photos in LOVE HEELS bring
the Canine Companions for Independence experience to life for the reader and introduces
you to many of the thousands of selfless volunteers who make up the breeders, raisers, and
trainers of these amazing dogs. From the joyful hours when litters are born, through the
playful months of puppyhood, these team members cherish their canine charges until the day
they tearfully, yet proudly, pass them on to those who need them most. It is their
dedication to helping others and overwhelming love for the puppies that makes it possible
for hundreds of people with disabilities to live more independent lives and enjoy an
enhanced quality of life.
Helping Hounds: The Story of Assistance Dogs (2000)
Dogs
and people share very special relationships, but for those that rely on their dogs not
only for companionship, but also to maintain their independence and dignity, the bond is
incredibly close. In this book, Alison Hornby, who has worked with Guide Dogs for more
than 20 years, examines that relationship and exactly what is involved in training a Guide
Dog, Hearing Dog, Dog for the Disabled, and Therapy Dog, from puppyhood right through to
adulthood. Heart-warming case histories are also featured, where owners talk about their
personal experiences of sharing life with an assistance dog, describing the wonderful ways
in which their canine helpers have improved their lives.
Joey Moses
(1997)
Written by Susan Duncan for young teens, but enjoyable for the entire family. This is the
true story of a woman and an animal who bond together in a unique support system, each
saving the others life. It details a 4-year-old mixed breed stray, his training, and his
adventures. Joey was big and he was bad. Eventually, he found himself behind bars. One
day, he was visited by a woman with a cane, and both their lives changed forever."
Find out how this lovable scoundrel found a new job and a new place in society as an
award-winning service dog.
Animals
Helping
With Special Needs (Animals That Help Us)
Written by Clare Oliver for ages 4-8, published on March 1, 2000. Great for Kids and
Adults Alike. This is a wonderful book for kids who want to learn more about ways that
animals help people. It uses vocabulary appropriate for children. It is not to in depth so
as to lose the child's interest but is packed full of information. The adults who may read
this to their children will learn allot at the same time.
Helping Paws:
Service Dogs (Cover-to-Cover Informational Books: Unsung Heroes)
Written by (contributor) for ages 9-12, published August 1, 1998. Learn how service dogs
are trained to be obedient and caring companions for their owners with disabilities.
Imagine being unable to open a door, get the phone, or pick up something you drop. These
are problems that people with physical disabilities face each day. Now imagine having a
furry, friendly helper who opens the door, gives you the phone, and picks up things. When
you need a helping paw, it's always there.
Canine
Companions (Animals With Jobs)
Written by Judith Janda Presnall for ages 9-12, published November 1, 2003. Imagine not
being able to pick up a dropped pencil, or open a refrigerator door, or reach a light
switch. A trained assistant dog helps children and adults with disabilities to become more
independent by aiding with these and other tasks.
One Golden Year:
A Story of a Golden Retriever (Dog Tales, 1)
This book was written by Coleen Hubbard and published by Apple in September 1999. It tells
the story of Caitlin and her mother who raise and train Golden pup Albion to become a
companion dog for the disabled. When Albion graduates from training, he's then given to a
girl in a wheelchair who is Caitlin's age.
Partners For Life: True Stories of Canine Heroes (2002)
Written by Jane Bidder. 'Partners for Life' tells the stories of twelve disabled
people whose CPI-trained dogs are for them in extraordinary ways making their
lives happier and more fulfilled. CPI is a registered charity that helps
disabled people to enjoy greater independence with the help of specially trained
dogs. CPI dogs are among the most specialized and highly skilled dogs in the
world, capable of responding to over 100 commands from calling a lift and
withdrawing cash from a cash-point to taking prescriptions to the chemists. All
royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to CPI.
Smoke Alarm Training for your
Dog
(2002)
By Anders Hallgren. A Swedish animal behaviorist introduces a new, revolutionary training
technique that could save your life! Any dog, small or large, can be taught to alarm its
family for smoke or fire in the home, whether they live in a house or an apartment. Simple
step-by-step program and illustrative pictures show how dog owners can have a smoke alarm
trained dog in just a few weeks. *This is the first thing of its kind available and should
be part of any dog owner's emergency kit.
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