Research

12. October 2008 by admin.

Ok, now that I know that I need to find another service dog, I need to decide how I want to go about doing that.  Do I want a program dog, starter dog, or a pup.  I have started to research breeds.  I have spoken with Great Dane Handlers and Breeders, Chinook breeders and trainers, taken many breed profile tests.  Spoken to numerous service dog trainers.  There are so many pros and cons about each breed.  I love them all.  But since I have a specific job in mind, I have to be very picky.   I can’t just pick a dog cause he looks cute and fits my personality.  He also has to have a good working ability, training ability, retrieve and be friendly.

A program dog would be nice as I wouldn’t have as much stress or work on my plate.  However, its usually a long waiting list.  A starter dog is nice and usually not as long of a wait and I still do much of the work.  A pup is the most work, but costs are gradual.   Overall owner-training costs more too.  I am doing lots of praying and seeing what doors the Lord will open. It is quite overwhelming at times.

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