I am looking for an Australian Shepherd that will have the temperament to be a therapy dog!?

Question

I can't have the dog for a few months, until summer, when I can get into my apartment. I prefer to have a puppy so that training will just be mixed in with the usual training and also because I miss having a puppy around. I don't have any other pets with me right now. I am extremely passonate about therapy work and I can't wait to get into it. I need suggestions of breeders that will have litters around late summer to early or mid fall. I would love to have an aussie but other suggestions are welcome as well.

I have done research and I have been working with about 75 different breeds in the last year so I know the grooming and things that go with most breeds. I also have friends that are trainers and do the temperment testing.

Answer 1

first research the breed and make sure this is the breed for you. an aussie as a therapy dog is great. they are highly intelligent and need a job and this can be their job. but also keep in mind the amount of time and grooming of this type of dog. therapy dogs must be well brushed and groomed during the visits. but an aussie is a great choice. i would reccomend looking in your area through the aussie dog club for a reputable breeder. then contact them and tell them what you are looking for. a reputable breeder will know what kind and type of their pups will be good for this. find a breeder that temerpment tests. i think that's a wonderful thing you want to do. good luck.