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Juno Super Star Puppy- Cadet     Barked: Thu Dec 6, '12 1:23am PST  The way we were able to break Juno of this is that I put her into a sit/stay until she quits whining. Then I praise or treat. Next I bring her a step closer and she starts whining again so we wait again in a sit/stay until she stops and I treat again. She loves children too, so this works for when kids pass by. Sounds like your dog though is more distracted than reactive. From what I understand reactive means aggression and fear. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Juno Super Star Puppy- Cadet     Barked: Sat Dec 1, '12 4:34am PST  My suggestion is to look for yearlings rather than puppies if you have that sort if time frame. Look for retired show dogs, agility, obedience, such as that. The first year is all about socializing and learning obedience anyways. By the time Sept rolls around, tasks would be easily have been taught and you are golden for a great service dog. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Service & Therapy Dogs > Tasks

Juno Super Star Puppy- Cadet     Barked: Sat Dec 1, '12 3:28am PST  From personal experience with a small dog, don't let her out of your sight. Blocking might be ok with a larger dog but I have had shopping carts intentionally pushed on my small dog and I have also had people kick him on purpose. Also you have countless folks who will accidentally step on Bella unintentionally. It still hurts. I eventually had to retire my dog and give him away. Your OCD and any other habits you can train by doing the action, having her do the response and treating after, either by praise food, or toy. I like to mix up my treat. In fact that is basically how you train about anything you want your dog to do. Most of my training involves thinking outside the box though so there I am sure there will be other great Iideas. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Service & Therapy Dogs > Can I Switch Her To "Service Dog In Training?"

Juno Super Star Puppy- Cadet     Barked: Sat Dec 1, '12 3:11am PST  If it helps, I use the IAADP and Delta Society's minimum standards as a guideline to graduate my dogs to full service dog status. http://www.deltasociety.org/document.doc?id=373 http://iaadp.org/iaadp-minimum-training-standards-for-public-access. html Every time I take a dog out, be it service dog or otherwise, I ask myself "Does this dog's temperment warrant the anxiety of a possible bad situation?" I mean I cannot afford to get sued and I definitely do not want anyone to get hurt. Minimal embarrassment I can handle (snoring in public, losing focus). my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Service & Therapy Dogs > Can I Switch Her To "Service Dog In Training?"

Juno Super Star Puppy- Cadet     Barked: Sat Dec 1, '12 2:39am PST  I just wanted to say Bellatrix, just because your state does not give you owner trainer rights it does not mean you cannot owner train. There are many of opportunities without needing non pet friendly access. Also ask your local businesses. If they don't have health service code then it is up to them. Actually my dentist even said I could train if I like. After puppy training classes, her public access was two story city hall and library who practically begged to be a part of her training when they found out I was retiring my other dog. Lowes and Bass Pro Shop is another because they allow dogs. My local Walmart let me practice automatic doors, shopping and parking lots. I was even invited to come practice on the GM side when the store was not busy. At parks we had picnics at the tables and after like we were at restaurants. They also have lots of different surfaces at parks to practice on. Not having OT SDIT rights just means that if you are asked to leave, you have no recourse but to leave. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Juno Super Star Puppy- Cadet     Barked: Thu Nov 22, '12 5:10am PST  Well if you think about it a dog has to start off being a puppy in order to be a dog. There are more ESA dogs because the time frame of puppyhood is from one to three years depending on breed. At some point though a dog would have to be a puppy. BTW I have a prescription for my 6 month old ESA kitten who will sit on on my head during a migraine and keeps my hands from cramping during fibromyalgia flares. You have every right to be angry that your family members won't support you, your husband's and your healthteam's decision of an ESA. It is hard to deal with and I assure you that even with service dogs, many of us go through the same attitudes with our families and friends. Maybe a little consoling, I hope this helps: “Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel Because Those Who Mind Don't Matter and Those Who Matter Don't Mind.” -- Dr. Seuss my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Service & Therapy Dogs > Family has issues with me having ESA

Juno Super Star Puppy- Cadet     Barked: Thu Nov 22, '12 5:08am PST  Well if you think about it a dog has to start off being a puppy in order to be a dog. There are more ESA dogs because the time frame of puppyhood is from one to three years depending on breed. At some point though a dog would have to be a puppy. BTW I have a prescription for my 6 month old ESA kitten who will sit on on my head during a migraine and keeps my hands from cramping during fibromyalgia flares. You have every right to be angry that your family members won't support you, your husband's and your healthteam's decision of an ESA. It is hard to deal with and I assure you that even with service dogs, many of us go through the same attitudes with our families and friends. Maybe a little consoling, I hope this helps: “Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel Because Those Who Mind Don't Matter and Those Who Matter Don't Mind.” -- Dr. Seuss my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Service & Therapy Dogs > Family has issues with me having ESA

Juno Super Star Puppy- Cadet     Barked: Wed Nov 21, '12 7:52am PST  I have the same issues both about the medication and of people who do not understand why my dog is important to my mental and physical health. Pills will not replace that. Even with medication levels fluctuate. It is not a warm loyal being with a heartbeat and desire to make sure that they please the one they love. Medicine cannot put all their goofy self on you to get a laugh and lick away tears of sadness. And it is unfair for your husbands family to believe that he can be there 100% and bear the full emotional turmoil we both know our mental illness incurs. Both you and your husband are correct in standing firm about this.. I too found that I have profound side effects to SSRI's and other anti-depressants. I have though found anti-epileptics to work better for my bipolar. This could be helpful to you too. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Service & Therapy Dogs > Service Dog handler removed from Farmers Market

Juno Super Star Puppy- Cadet     Barked: Tue Nov 20, '12 4:14am PST  Sure she had her dog in a bag this time, who's to say the five times before crazy manager and security goon had not tried to kick her dog? I saw that the PWD was doing what she could by moving her dog away from the food when she came to a table. I should not have to worry about protecting my dog from idiots, but I do. People who don't get their way will intentionally take it out on the weaker, even a defenseless little dog. Believe me when I say that I have had this personal experience and a great dog had to be retired because of it. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Juno Super Star Puppy- Cadet     Barked: Thu Nov 8, '12 5:29am PST  I understand exactly what you are trying to accomplish. While a service dog has given me freedom to be able to do what I can do in my life, I would have to say I still have to rely on therapy and some medication. I can say though, that I feel the amount of medication I take is less because of her. Your medical team has agreed that a service dog is important for your wellness. This should be a factor in your decision. After a while family or friends will get the point or just let it go. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

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