Successful Working Dogs: Select, Train, and Use Service and Therapy Dogs - Softcover

Lewis, Barbara L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1633021335 ISBN 13: 9781633021334

Publisher: Total Publishing and Media, 2019

Synopsis

The last twenty years have seen an explosion of uses for working dogs. Service dogs are now
asked to perform a variety of tasks for people with disabilities. And therapy dogs—once largely seen only at
nursing homes—are now used for emotional support and motivation in schools, libraries, courts, universities,
hospitals, churches and employee lounges. 

This book provides positive-motivation training techniques for basic manners and specific tasks expected
of working dogs. Beyond training these animals, the reader can learn to evaluate both the suitability of
a working dog and the suitability of the dog’s client.

A final goal of this book is to help working dog owners, clients, and trainers— and dog owners in general—to understand the capabilities, needs and limitations
of these dedicated animals.

About this title

Review

“With her usual kind tactfulness yet real-world experience, Barbara discusses
subjects with the business of producing an excellent service dog. ... Whether
you are training service dogs or interested in getting a service dog, this book
will educate you about the ins and outs of starting on this journey.”
— Brenda Aloff, trainer, author, and owner/operator of Heaven on Arf Training Center (Midland, Mich.)

“This book will provide the information you need to wisely choose the best
animal to make the lives of those in need better and have a happy dog at the same time!”
— Gregg Emmert, DVM, CCRP

“This is a must-read for anyone considering a companion dog for a child
with special needs or an adult with unique requirements for navigating
around their home or in public. Also essential for anyone considering selftraining
a new puppy or working with an agency to obtain an already-trained companion dog.”
— Yolanda Coronel, mother of child with special needs

Edition details

• Publisher: Total Publishing and Media
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1633021335
• ISBN 13: 9781633021334
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100