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How do guide dogs train their puppies?
guide dogs don't train their puppies or the puppies being trained to be guide dogs but professional dog trainers do
How long does it take to train a hearing ear dog?
Usually guide dogs take about 2 years to train. This goes for seizure dogs as well as seeing eye dogs. The dog must pass a test to be a guide dog.
Where can you find info about guide dogs?
Try going to the websites like: www.guidedogsofamerica.orgother places you can google are:Guide Dogs Of the DesertGuide Dogs for the BlindSeveral programs train dogs to guide the blind. The oldest school for guide dogs still in operation is the Seeing Eye. Not all dogs that guide the blind are called Seeing Eye Dogs; only those that graduate from The Seeing Eye campus in Morristown, NJ.Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Guide Dogs for the Blind and Fidelco are some examples of other programs that train guide dogs.You should also check into Guide Dog Users Incorporated. (see links below)
If guide dogs use indoor plumbing how do they train large breeds to do so?
Guide dogs don't use indoor plumbing. They are taught to do their business on command at the curb.
Do you need a special license to own a guide dog?
In the U.S., you must be legally blind to use a guide dog. In some states, trainers of guide dogs are required to be licensed in order to train them. Retired guide dogs, which are placed in pet homes, are no longer considered guide dogs and cannot be taken places where pet dogs are not permitted.
Where can one donate money to help train service dogs?
One can donate money to help train service dogs online on websites, such as National Association of Service Dogs, Freedom Service Dogs and Dogs for the Disabled. Service dogs can be trained to perform different tasks.
Why were guide dogs invented?
The movement to train seeing eye dogs began after World War I in Germany, when many soldiers were returning home with injuries that left them blinded. The concept was to train dogs (in this case, German Shepherds), to guide the blind person out in public safely.
How do you support the guide dogs?
The most common way is by donating money to the guide dog programs or being a puppy raiser for the programs. Also by leaving the dogs alone while they are working.
What do they call guide dogs in America?
They're called guide dogs. Dogs trained by the Seeing Eye in New Jersey are called either "Seeing Eye" dogs or guide dogs. All other guide dogs are simply called "guide dogs."
What is the law for training with a guide dog?
Laws pertaining to service dogs in training are controlled by the individual states in the US. Some allow dogs in training the same access as fully trained dogs. Some states like California have specific laws pertaining to those that train guide dogs for PAY to ensure that blind individuals get properly trained dogs. You'd have to find out what it says about dogs in training and if there are laws specific to guide dogs in your state.
How much does it cost to look after guide dogs?
it will never dogs cant use money unless it goes to the goverment or blind people
Which breeds-of-dogs are indoor-dogs?
All dogs are indoor dogs but you have to train them to be an indoor dog, well i say most short-haired dogs do best indoors. Also German shepherd dog are smart and labradors. That's why they use them for guide dog and detective dogs.
