i live in michigan and need a medical assistance dog any help would be appreciated
thank you!
2006-07-14 16:46:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
i have epilepsy that is classified uncontrolable and need a i guess seizure dog i know a man who has one he is in florida and got his a long time ago
2006-07-14 16:57:28 · update #1
How to get an Assistance Dog?
There are many programs out there that train dogs - either bred specifically by the program, or donated by breeders, or taken from animal shelters. The programs all require that an application be filled out, placing the person on a waiting list (which can be anywhere from 6 months for a guide dog to 6 years for a Service Dog), and then once you are notified that you have been selected, you go to the program facility, and spend anywhere from 2 weeks to a month training with your dog.
The cost of a program provided dog can range from $100 to several thousand dollars depending on the program.
There is an alternative to waiting years to get an Assistance Dog, and that is to train your own. Please click here to see the advantages and disadvantages of training your own dog, as well as some places that will help you.
There is an organization for those partnered with Assistance Dogs. They produce a quarterly newsletter, with informative articles, hints, and help regarding the laws that govern our rights to be partnered with an A-Dog. Please check out the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP) web site.
Assistance Dogs International is an an umbrella organization for programs that provide Guide, Hearing and Service Dogs. They have strict qualifications for membership programs to follow, and they have a public access test that is VERY good, and I highly recommend that if you have an Assistance Dog, that you and your dog be able to pass this test. You do not have to go to an ADI member organization to get this test. Take it informally, and if you and your dog don't pass, you know what you need to work on.
2006-07-14 17:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by Lizziedoddle B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you wanting one that will help you or medical assistance for a dog? If you are looking for a dog to help you than you could ask your doctor if they know of some place in your town or you could call the local humane shelter and ask for assistance.
2006-07-14 23:54:53 · answer #2 · answered by ougal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This site for Paws With a Cause is very helpful in showing what you can expect from a seizure dog > http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/dog/LA/sapp1.htm
And here is where you send for an application>
http://www.pawswithacause.org/contact.asp
You can send it on-line or phone.
Scroll down to check appropriate box
2006-07-15 02:45:16 · answer #3 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called service dogs and here is a web site that you should look at. Your doctor should also be able to help find an org. in you area.
www.caninecompanion.org.
2006-07-15 00:15:04 · answer #4 · answered by Tinkerbelll204 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its very hard you need credit, or go to a vet outside of your area, lots of places let you make payments one about 30 miles from me does i go there much easier. try yahoo .com for pet insurance
2006-07-14 23:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.adionline.org/ Try this site. Good luck! :)
2006-07-14 23:53:04 · answer #6 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋