Service dog help needed ASAP?

Question

I am adopting a Siberian/Mal mix and am training him to be a hearing dog for me.

I have done all the research and I feel that he really is the best option for me. I have done my homework.

Now here is the problem:
My mother thinks I should wait until I get to college.
(for 2 reasons:
doesn't want to get stuck with the dog
and thinks he is to large)

Can any one help me?
I need to know to following:
1: Laws that will allow me to bring the dog with me to college
2: Places that can help me if I run into a finance problem
3: Training tips
4: Your own personal opinions on what should be done
5: Personal experiences

I am sorry I know I have a lot of questions.

P.S. Just for information: I do NOT want an already trained service dog. From past experiences and articles I am not interested.
I want to train my own, and thats a final.

Thank you, and sorry for the long questions.
Tierney

Sorry, I am in Minnesota.
I plan on going to Nothern Michigan University for four years and then four more for vet school at University of Minnesota.

He is 83 pounds, average of size.
I choose not to do a pre-trained dog because that would force my mother to get ride of her two papillions. (My baby's as well) as I will be planning on moving in with her during summers to save money.

I picked Monty because his temperament is great. He was already qualified and in training to be a service dog for those who are retired. (A therapy dog i guess.)
I perffered a larger breed that likes the cold, and running. I also wanted a cheaper, but reliable dog. Also I am very careful about choosing dogs. I would perfer to save a dog than buy from a breeder. I would rather choose my own than allow some one to choose for me. I like the challenge of training. The person I am buying Monty from is a rescue for Nordic breeds. Very nice lady.
He has already been basic trained all i need to do is continue

He was evaluated by a professional trainer, and a service dog trainer.
I am well aware of the issues huskies can have but surprisingly he has few of them. I did bring him home for a test drive.
He often perfered to be with me than the other dogs, but he did play with the puppies when I "released" him.
He was very loyal, calm and accepting to change. I brought him into several places. (Dog allowed places) to see how he would act. He didn't express any aggressive behavior and etc.

He isn't prey driven like most huskies and is very
social. He doesn't bark, growl or pull on the lead.
He is very trusting and can be off lead. (Surprised me!) I was very weary of getting a husky but he is beyond exceptional! He also adapts well to my excersize schedules I run daily, up to 5 miles.
For those wondering on how I will train him:
I am planning on using help from a pro. at any training facillity, and training with agility.
I have a year and half to train him and get him evaluated.

He is also 9 months old, almost full grown in size, all he needs now is to fill out in muscle. I'm not sure on how mature he is mindset. (I would not know because I am not a pro. on dogs.)

He has been to some retirement homes, according to the owner. I know she brings some of her dogs to the nearby homes. (None have been specifically trained though)

Answer 1

Laws regarding where service dogs can live and go depend on the area where you live.
To be a serive dog the dog must pass tests and be certified as a service dog. Most must graduate from a certified training program to get their service dog titles. Other wise they are not really a service dog only a pet who can do a few things for the owner. I do not know of anyone who will certify a service dog who has been trained by the owner.
You could get an AKC CGC title on the dog. But that does not make the dog elidgeble to go into places with you or live with you as a service dog.
As far as financial help many of the places who train service dog would have that type of information. If you choose to train the dog yourself you need to be able to afford to do so on your own. I do not think anyone is going to pay you for training a dog for yourself.
It would be expensive to teach them everything they need to know. Also Siberian Huskies would not be the best choice for a service dog.
The breed is not really well suited for that type of work. They need lots of exercise and much more than a walk a day they need to run. They are more of a working breed bred to pull things than a breed born to serve and please humans. They are independant thinkers and doing things for a human all day is not the best use of the breed. They could get bored and upset by the structure of what you would be having them try an do.
I would not try training the dog when you are also trying to go to college at the same time. Training the dog is going to be a full time job until the dog is trained. It takes more than a year of full time training to produce a fully qualified service dog. And that is after the puppy raiseres have done their job. Many dogs go into training and many do not come out a service dogs. It is a hard job and not every dog who starts is cut out for it.
Good luck.

Answer 2

I think training your own dog is great - but a lot of work. You can meet with your local service dog group (all places have them - just some are harder to find tham others). There are sooo many government loans that can help you - but it is not easy to find them or fill out the paperwork. Start with a simple search online - you will be suprised how much information you can find very quickly.

I had a therapy dog (she passed away a few months ago) the wa a German Shephard - and she loved it. It was very rewarding to me also. I wish you luck and dont give up - but you are not looking down an easy road.

Answer 3

Why don't you contact one of the service agencies and ask them these questions? I understand you don't want one of their dogs, but they would probably be your best resource for all the other information. Also, your dog will need official paperwork of some kind indicating it is a service dog and not just a pet. That becomes important if you want to bring him on a plane (service dogs can be in the cabin with you) or rent an apartment (service dogs would be allowed in a community that normally doesn't take dogs). That requires an official designation.

Answer 4

I have a service dog and if you want to take the dog to college, restaurants and other public places, it has to be tested and pass. My dog has a vest he must wear that informs the public he is a working service dog and therefore permitted to enter any establishment. My dog actually failed training as a Seeing eye dog but passed as an assistance dog. There are different levels of training required for the persons individual needs.The dog must gain patches as the training progresses. My dog came from Top Dog in AZ. The service vest must be earned and registered or no matter how well trained your dog is it will not be acknowledged as a service dog.

Answer 5

Let me ask you a couple of questions. First, how did you pick this dog? Based on what qualifications? How old is this dog? Has his/her temperament been evaluated for the position? Who did the evaluation? Why do you not want an already trained dog? Any "service dog" is allowed anywhere the handler goes, BY LAW, and do not let anyone tell you otherwise. Make sure the dog is properly identified as such. Please answer the above mentioned questions when you have a chance, it will help alot.

Answer 6

In the U.S. we have the Americans with Disability Act which will cover service animals in school. I had an Uncle who was blind. He used a service dog and really depended on the dog. You should get a dog if it would help you get along better in the hearing world. Sorry can't help with traning, my Uncles dogs came trained.

Answer 7

A dog should be trained on how to eat, walk with you, not to bark, potty training and sleep on its place etc. You can teach anything to your puppy, dogs get trained easily with some good instructions. If you want some good training tips visit https://tr.im/tHhdO

If properly trained, they should also understand whistle and gesture equivalents for all the relevant commands, e.g. short whistle or finger raised sit, long whistle or flat hand lay down, and so on.

It's important that they also get gestures and whistles as voice may not be sufficient over long distances and under certain circumstances.

Answer 8

gp on line and get a copy of ADA act awnd then copy the part about service dogs. Let the college know you will be bringing the dog.

I dont know the other answers

I have a service dog

Answer 9

Whatever you do, try for this dog not to be left with your mother if anything should happen since she does not like the dog,...he would end up in a shelter! I think you would need to direct the training questions to professionals if you do not want to get one of the dogs that are specially trained for this.

Answer 10

http://www.hearinglossweb.com/res/dog/dog.htm

Hard to give specifics without knowing what country you're in. My friend got a pup and took it to training herself, obedience and agility. He can now go anywhere with her.