I believe in what Canine Companions does for people and encorage going to them
for a dog, BUT get all of the facts about the program and thier expectations
prior to jumping in.
I had a dog from them for about a year. I got Shadow after a year wait. She
was generally a good girl, but had a problem with food and trash. This
developed into refusing to work when I was in bed alone. So, needless to say
she was no more after that.
Looking back I wish I'd spent more time researching it. The Shriners, who
dished out the $15k for Shadow's training, would have been better served had I
waited and refused Shadow in the beginning. The signs were there, I was just
ignoring them from the excitement of getting the dog. Once I started reporting
problems the follow-up and general assistance evaporated. The area rep quit
and I was left with nothing but phone help.
So, while I'm very happy you have a good companion, there's a bit more than a
$100 to get a service dog. It is important to treat this seriously, these dogs
have a lot of time, effort and money put into them.
-----Original Message-----
From: Liz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sat 9/10/2005 11:51 AM
To: Silas Shelburne; Aaron Mann; Gail Steen; [email protected]
Cc:
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] A few questions
I have a lab/cross mix from Canine Companions for Independence. It
cost 100$ for these extremely well trained dogs for the participant. You do
two weeks of training with the dog. They have follow-ups etc as well.
My dog picks things up, opens doors. I work with kids and he's the
best motivator!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Silas Shelburne <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Aaron Mann <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ; Liz <mailto:[EMAIL
PROTECTED]> ; Gail Steen <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ; [email protected]
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 5:18 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] A few questions
Hi Aaron,
I was wondering what all a service dog can do, and how to get
one. How much do youall sell them for, what breed are they?
Thanks Silas
----- Original Message -----
From: Aaron Mann <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Liz <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ; Gail Steen
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ; [email protected]
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 10:43 AM
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] A few questions
Gail, please call my wife. She is a trainer. I have 4
service dogs at home that she trained. 2 of which are "full-time" the other 2
are up for placement. Mine are "off-leash" trained, meaning they stay with me
all the time w/o a leash. I know she has devised alternate means of leashing
for quads w/ minimized movement.
Cat Can Do Training
Cat Mann
940.206.0016
Also, if you need help working with whomever you're
trying to get your dog through.
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From: Liz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 12:28 PM
To: Gail Steen; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] A few questions
That's the most irrational reason for being denied a
service dog. Who denied it?
----- Original Message -----
From: Gail Steen <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 1:08 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] A few questions
I've been trying to get a service dog but was
denied because I can't hook the dog to my chair by myself. I was wondering if
anyone has any ideas of how the dog could hook itself to the wheelchair? I live
alone and would really love a dog for a companion.
Another question I have is has anyone gone from
having a bowel program to getting a colostomy done? Did you find it was it
better -less time consuming? Where you glad you did? I'm considering having it
done and would appreciate any input.
Thanks, Gail
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