Dog goD: A Pamphlet on the Decision to Own a Dog

Delivery and Returns see our delivery rates and policies thinking of returning an item? See our Returns Policy. Visit our Help Pages. Audible Download Audio Books. Shopbop Designer Fashion Brands. Amazon Prime Music Stream millions of songs, ad-free. At our resorts we provide bright, cheery surroundings with plenty of natural light. For our smaller canine guests we offer a separate wing with like size neighbors. They need lots of room to run and play.

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With these guys everyday is a potential party or adventure. Felines experience accommodations second to none while being cared for by our caregivers. While at most places kitties seem to be an after thought, not with us. We have wonderful indoor rooms that are specially designed for your cat's pleasure. While these are totally indoor rooms for the safety and security of our feline friends, they are absolutely purr-fect for their comfort. Most cat owners understand that their pets exercise isometricaly, therefore requiring less space than dogs.

With cats it is all about atmosphere. They want to be pampered to the max and surrounded by things that stimulate their senses. They want to lounge around on plush beds, listen to soothing sounds, and dine on their favorite delicacies. Our staff is ready and waiting to cater to their needs. When only the best will do, we've got what your cat needs.

We welcome all special needs guests. We will be happy to provide the specialize care that your pet needs. We are able to administer medications, injections and treatments as prescribed by your personal veterinarian. Many of our staff members have extensive training in the vet tech field. In case of emergency we have a vet on call 24 hours. Many of our special needs guests are much older, and we are always sensitive to their special needs.

We make every effort to make them comfortable and happy.

We are proud to say that we care for all kinds of guests. We will work with you to provide the necessities for you exotic pet or bird. We ask that you provide food from home that they are accustomed to eating. In some cases we may request that you bring their living quarters from home. Please include detailed instructions for daily care. I once heard this quote. One day a DOG sat down to ponder about his life. My, he thought, my family gives me plenty of food, a soft bed to sleep in, and all the love I could ask for.

They must be GODS! On the same day a CAT was pondering about his life. My, he thought, my family gives me plenty of food, a soft bed to sleep in, and all the love that I could ask for. I must be a GOD! We provide a variety of premium diets to ensure that our guests eat properly. We welcome you to bring your pets personal food from home if you wish. We will prepare and serve it as you direct. A microwave and refrigerator are available as needed. If your pet requires a prescription diet or has health reasons for being fed a specialized diet, we ask that you provide it from home.

For the safety and comfort of all our guests we must require proof of vaccinations by a licensed veterinarian or a current titer. A list is provided below for your convenience. These must be current within the past 12 months with the exception of 3 year rabies. Our resort offers an array of entertaining activities for our guests. Some activities are seasonal. Please feel free to inquire about pricing and availability. A full service grooming salon is available to cater to all of our guests bathing and grooming needs.

Not only can we provide a refreshing shampoo, blow dry and style for your canine friend; we also welcome our feline guests into the salon for these same services. A nail trim is complimentary with all of these services. To maintain our very high standards of cleanliness we must encourage all our guests to arrive flea free or visit our Salon before lodging in the Resort. We feature hand scissoring and can groom all breeds.

We do not sedate. Properly preparing for your pet to be away from home is a shared responsibility between the caregivers and the owner. We have given you our word to provide the best possible care for you pet while you cannot be here. You have made an informed decision for a number of reasons that are important to you.

Now as a loving pet owner you should make a commitment on your part to make this a fun positive experience. They want to know how you feel about this person or situation. Most of our repeat guests rush in and greet us, leaving Mom or Dad without so much as a backward glance. They have come to enjoy the loving, social environment here. If you suffer from separation anxiety please be cheerful and positive while tucking your pet in. You don't need to burden your pet with crying and emotional displays that they might not understand.

This only leaves them with bad memories of how upset you were when they last saw you. We do understand that until you get to know us, leaving someone you love is a scary experience. We will be glad to talk to you about these feelings and do all that we can to relieve them. Just please don't burden your pet and prevent them from enjoying their vacation because they are worrying about you.

When you arrive to pick up you pet they will most likely be very animated and happy to see you. As in humans, vigorous activity and excitement causes your body functions to speed up, for example we perspire. Dogs perspire through panting. They will feel the need to replace body fluids by drinking. They will very likely feel the need to go potty. This does not mean that they haven't had water or gone to the restroom the whole time that they are here. It just a way of expressing their feelings of excitement.

Please limit food and water for the first 4 hours after arriving home. Over consumption could cause stomach upset. After the initial rush of excitement you pet may fall asleep exhausted from all the extra activity and contentment of returning home again. Occasionally some pets may experience hoarseness from expressing themselves at camp, the same way you do at you favorite sporting event.

This is only temporary and is not uncomfortable. Should your pet experience loose stool it could be from over excitement, change in diet etc. As with people this should only warrant caution but should not cause alarm unless it persists for more than 48 hours or they exhibit other signs of illness. Pets Inn Suites Monday-Friday 9 a. Closed Daily 12 p. I know that she will not eat dog food of any kind. You are welcome to bring any food, treats or snacks from home that your pet is accustomed to eating. We have both refrigerators and microwaves available. Some clients save leftovers from their meals and freeze them individually for a couple of weeks before boarding and simply bring them in for us to serve.

Others cook large quantities of their pet's favorite food to bag and freeze. We do require that all meat arrive cooked and boneless for liability reasons. Now I am so confused I don't know where to start. How can I choose the right place for my pet to stay? First of all, start by planning ahead and touring as many facilities as possible. I left a very lucrative career.. Joyce Duarte October 18, Education is definitely one of our foremost goals, and we hope to greatly contribute to the Service Dog knowledgebase.

There are too many questions, too many myths, too many inquiries and just not enough answers or resources to go around. Lesley Nord October 19, I found this to be thought provoking and well laid out. The questions and follow up provided by the author are many of the pertinent considerations a potential SD owner MUST consider carefully prior to making an informed decision to partner with an SD.

This could be a valuable tool in the opening lines of communication about issues that may not be formally addressed as part of the SD training process. Cindy Morgan November 16, I really enjoyed the artical and all the coments from the dog partners. People just do not understand that the dog that is with us is there to provide valuable assistance in place of stiff, uncaring, metal contraptions I.

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Canes, walkers, wheel chairs that can not do the things my dog can do for me, and as much as we do love them some if not all of us would trade them in to be whole. I value the assistance of a dog and am greatful for the ADA for allowing me this privilege of a wonderful partner. Kea Grace November 18, Nicely done, and keep up the good work!

Hi, Cindy ; I loved your comment and this is a problem that is all to common. And that is even if there is a do not pet patch on the dogs cape! She is very well trained, listening to her commands, she is my happy girl. She is also cute, she is a little poodle beagle mix. That does not stop her from doing her job as a seizure dog, very well. And I also have the added bonus that pepper warns me ahead of time before a seizure hits. But, because she is cute people want to pet her. People can be rude, that is a for gone conclusion. And yes, their is a lot of responsibility with having a service dog, And I mean even more than we have than with one that is just a pet But, I would not trade pepper for all the money in the world!

She has been helping me when I have a seizure, then she saved my husbands life when had a heart attack two years ago by coming and getting me. She then proceeded to sit quietly while the first responders were there. To make a long story short my husbands Dr. Pepper, is not only my service dog. She is our hero dog! Jenny Nelson January 20, I am partnered with a fantastic girl, self trained. I partner an org that assists others to self train.

It will be required reading for my clients. I will lose a few after they read this. But that is what I want. I already spend a lot of time with people on the Responsibilities of being Partnered with a dog…to the dog, and society. For every Right we are given also comes responsibility. I look at a busy restaurant as a not good situation for my dog. If it is unavoidable well alright, but if I have a choice, for my dogs sake.. My wait staff always provides for us well, and we are greeted with great cordiality on return visits…to local Chinese restaurants…even a party of 4 service dogs!

Rather than bring the dogs to the buffet, one of us stays behind and watches the in training dogs, while the SR dog demonstrates. This is an example of what I call play your game steps a head.

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Think ahead, think of how hard it is for dogs with food. With a little fore thought there will be no accidents. It is like driving a car, much of what you do is on auto pilot do to training, but like driving, you look ahead car lengths for potential hazards and strive to avoid them. So add to the list, Partnering is having constant vigilance for the safety and comfort of your dog. If They make our lives so much better, what do we owe them?

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I self train Josie every day. A true lesson in real life. Beth January 22, I am a puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence the picture of the yellow lab with the blue scarf at the end is a CCI dog and some of this is true even for puppy raisers…especially the part about being the center of attention. I recently flew with my pup in training and have never talked to so many complete strangers at the airport EVER. Almost all positive encounters though. Deb and Dakota April 28, So, when we get approached constantly! But truly, it really works.

So I always have plenty of packets on hand to give out so that I can avoid a social phobic meltdown in public, LOL! Oh, I also made up packets to give to kids. You might consider making up packets to give out while you keep moving to avoid any interaction. Debbie Theobald January 25, I have an invisible illness and my service dog is a chihuahua, so we get a lot of flack. Many places didnt want to believe he was a service dog due to his breed.

When i go shopping etc it takes me at least twice as long because i am so busy answering questions about him. I have resolved the not believing my chihuahua by getting him a card that had his pic. I trained him myself and have since trained several other dogs for others. It is a lot of work and never ends because if he doesnt use a skill often he can forget it. He has saved my life several times and i love him like my own child. He is a medical alert dog as i get tias due to an aneurysm in my brain. Ms Grace, I like this article!

Then the education begins: It has been a HUGE favorite with the public. They usually seek me out later and thank me for that information! It would be a huge blessing to me to have your permission to freely utilize all these articles to help educate the Public, and to further educate SD owners. Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Jeff Bailey December 28, My wife and I have volunteered with this group for many years and are raising our 5th dog for them now. Thank you for your excellent article. Because I am disabled, I live on disability income, which rules out the price of any program dogs. The ones like CCI that do say they offer free dogs, are issuing those dogs to a few chosen from hundreds of applicants, and also a long waiting period.

I have general training experience and do feel competent getting a dog through its CGC and basic public access. Sadly, I read that most of the programs will not work with people outside of their program, i. I think there would be a great need for trainers who would work with owners to train there dogs, as there are so so many people in my position. One of my issues is a partial hearing loss, and I have difficulty with some sounds and live alone, I often do not hear alarms, the phone, and doorbell. This really negatively affects me, as I am late, miss appointments, miss important calls, etc.

I believe a dog could significantly help me.

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I have read some program descriptions and this is basically what they are doing… dog alerts to these sounds, and helps with awareness in public. This part I do not feel qualified to do on my own. Barb Pierce January 30, That is how our program was created. I was in need of a medical alert and mobility service dog. After researching my options and checking my bank account I realized that a standard program was not an option. I had worked with animals all of my life and as a veterinary technician and certified dog trainer I decided to purchase and train my own dog.

I researched all of the breeds that were typically used for service work, and selected a standard poodle.

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Then I talked to breeders all over the country to find excellent health and longevity, the size I wanted and amazing temperament. I knew I would start by socializing and teaching basic obedience, what I did not expect was the intuitive nature of this dog.

He started alerting me at 3 months old, and started trying to brace for me at 4 months old. Obviously he had a lot of growing to do before he could brace. I started documenting the steps in training and the stages of development. From there I created a complete lesson plan, and I found an equally amazing female and started a breeding program. We have effectively placed puppies with and trained disabled handlers all over the country. We have also used our training program to help people train their own dogs. I have included a lot of information on my website heritageservicedogs.

Dana Morgan Hinson-Hanson February 3, Hi My name is Dana and I have a story as well as a journey like we all do. I was working in the deans the office Back in March of at the School I graduated from when 2 large boys were brought in for fighting they got loose from the dean and Vice Principal and started fighting again where I was trying to get out He hit me in the back of the head and pushed me against the corner of door.

Bullying and abuse cause major trauma to a person. I have prayed for to get a dog. Before and my doctors said it would be good for. I taught school for 30 years to little people, yet the seizure came in came in front of them and rescue came and all I can remember is little children saying where are they taking our teacher, I also had a pace maker put in and now on disability. I had thought about getting a golden retriever puppy, yet my doctor said no. I have a letter for that idea. To much stress for me..