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| Maja works very hard picking items up, taking off shoes and socks, balancing mom, and listening to Mom's gripes. She was born 03/20/07 and begun her training as a Mobility service right after she came into the rescue at 3 months. She has finished the required part of her training and is a registered service dog now. |
| Odo and Tiny are Shepard/Husky and was taken from the Hancock County Animal Management in Greenfield, In. They are 14 weeks old right now and have begun their training as Mobility service dogs. |
| Dogs that are selected to be trained as Mobility service dogs are released to the rescue by individuals, shelters and breeders. As many of these dogs have not ever been in a home setting they must learn house manners along with obedience skills. As training progresses our dogs continue to learn, perfect, and expand the skills that are needed in the environment in which they will be expected to work. Our dogs do not usually come from the best of backgrounds. We begin teaching our dogs with positive reinforcement using food, verbal and physical praise, toys, and playtime. As training progresses and our dogs become willing to learn, we continue training using a combination of positive reinforcement using verbal and physical praise and playtime as rewards, and negative consequences for inappropriate behavior - usually a verbal reprimand. The purpose of this training is to build confidence and problem solving within our dogs, and to ensure behaviors that will make this dog become a reliable, happy, and productive partner. Approximately 3/4 of the way through the dog's training, the trainers make the placement decision for each applicant. Matches are made based on needs, abilities, and personality and lifestyle types. Once a placement decision is made the dog is then custom trained to meet the specific needs of their upcoming partner. These are a few of the skills which service dogs can be trained to perform: * Retrieval - dogs retrieve items that may be dropped, can get the telephone, retrieve items from the fridge or washer/dryer, and take items from shelves. * Dragging - dogs can drag items such as a manual wheelchair to a person or the laundry basket to the laundry room. * Clothing - dogs can assist with putting on and taking off some clothing such as jackets, socks, shoes, etc. * Paying Cashiers - dogs assist by taking purchases and wallets up to the level of the person behind counters. * Opening doors - dogs can open household doors and store doors using adaptive equipment. * Light switches - lights can be turned on and off. * Help - dogs can be trained to locate another person for help within the same house. * Assistance walking - dogs act as a cane or walker, assisting with walking by providing balance and momentum. * Stairs - dogs assist with negotiating stairs by providing stability and security. * Bracing - dogs can assist an individual in getting up off the floor or out of a chair. * Helping someone in a manual wheelchair "pop" a curb. Once the dog and applicant have been matched, and the dog's training is complete the applicant then enters team training. This two week program is designed to teach the student and dog to work as a team and to teach the student the essentials of dog care and service dog etiquette in addition to the legalities involved with service dog ownership. Students from out of the area are required to spend the two weeks in a local hotel at their expense(or provide airline tickets, hotel and car for the trainer to go to you.). The typical training day includes lectures, obedience classes and field trips into local shopping areas, museums, towns, etc. and usually runs from 10:00am-3:00pm. Training is held 7 days a week for 2 weeks. Team training is culminated with a certification evaluation and diploma . An extensive follow-up program will continue to monitor and evaluate a team's abilities and needs throughout the entire working relationship. At a 6 month interval the student will need to travel to us for a in person follow up or provide transportation, hotel and food for us to go to you. For more information on F.A.R. Dogs, or If you have a disability and you believe a F.A.R. Service Dog could assist you, please contact us at: Frenzy Animal rescue, Inc. Po Box 194 New Palestine, In 46163 (317)414-5662 Fax: (317)861-5259 Or email us at frenzyanimalrescue@sbcglobal.net ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________ |
* To Travel, at your expense, to F.A.R.(or provide transportation cost for us to go to you, motel, airline, auto, food) for an interview. What to expect after your interview: * To qualify for the waiting list. *Staff will assist with alternatives for those who live extreme distances. * To provide your own transportation to and from the classes. What to expect if accepted to waiting list and a dog is selected: * To travel, at your expense, to F.A.R,. For a 2 week training session(or provide for trainer to go to you) . - Cost - hotel and meals * To arrange your daily transportation to and from E.W.S.D. For 3 week training session. What to expect during team training: * A donation to F.A.R.. For a service dog, if possible. This may be through grants, fund raising, charitable organizations, etc.. * To provide an aide, if needed. * To work 5 to 6 hours daily. Activities include lectures, field trips, working with your dog in various settings, and perhaps more activity than you may be used to doing. * dinners) including some field trips out for meals, (and for aide if one accompanies you). * To provide your admission costs for field trips during two week training session approximately $100 to $200 per person, (and for aide if one accompanies you) What to expect after your graduation: * Phone follow-up - daily for the first week, weekly for the first month and monthly for the first year. To do a personal visual follow up in 6 months * To attend a minimum of one graduate support class per year for the duration of the team's active working life (if you reside within a 200-mile radius). * To complete and return self-evaluation form, with dog's health records, every six months for the active working life of the team. * To complete certification tests in accordance with F.A.R.. policies (generally every year to retain current certification through F.A.R..). * To retain current veterinary and health care according to F.A.R. guidelines. * Food at this time will cost approximately $45 per month. Other health responsibilities/expenses include monthly heartworm preventative, flea preventatives, annual shots, grooming and emergency veterinary care. * To join the F.A.R. for life! ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ______________ Q: How long is the waiting list for service dogs? A: It varies, but generally the waiting period is 2 to 12 months. This allows us to get to know you and your needs. It also will give us time to find the right canine partner for you and to train your canine partner for you. Q: Will you train my personal dog? A: Yes if the dog meets the temperament test we have. When matching dogs and people, we select a dog with strengths and abilities that meet your needs. We also look for specific traits in potential service dogs. While your dog may be the best pet ever, we would not be able to guarantee that your dog would specifically make a good service dog for you. Q: What type of disabilities do you serve? A: We serve people with mobility impairments, from arthritis, balance problems, to paraplegics. Q: What is the cost involved? A: For us to place a dog it costs us approximately $10,000. We ourselves have fund raising activities, ask for donations, and apply for grants trying to keep the costs at a minimum. We ask for a $700 donation for a service dog at time of placement. If our efforts have left us short fund raising may be required of the applicant. Refer to the service dog application for a breakdown of other costs incurred, for example, hotel, travel, etc. If an applicant cannot donate $500, we do not decline an application, but they do need to be able to financially care for the dog. Q: Who retains ownership of the dog when it is placed? A: The graduate signs a contract with FAR, but does retain ownership of the dog as long as the contractual obligations are met. These include that the dog is properly being cared for and that the graduate is adhering to the follow-up and certification policies. Q: How do I recognize a service dog? A: Our dogs wear a harness or backpack with a patch, or vest identifying them as a Working Service Dog. Most assistance dogs wear similar equipment. If you are not sure, ask the person. Q: Do service dogs ever get "time off" or playtime? A: Yes, absolutely! Every service dog gets playtime during the course of the day. This is done during "time off" periods, usually at their home. They also enjoy much deserved time for simple relaxation. Q: Can I offer service dogs people food? A: NO! Service dogs accompany their owners into restaurants and grocery stores and must not show any interest in eating people food. By feeding them food you can cause years of training to be compromised. Additionally, people food can make dogs sick, overweight and in some cases can kill them. Q: Can I donate a Dog to FAR? A: YES! As long as they meet our principals ________________________________________ ___________________________________ Our Dogs are very special! Our dogs all have been "Throw-Aways" for one reason or another. They are highly social and need and deserve a close relationship as much as they need food, shelter and exercise. Like people, each dog has its own unique personality, feelings and needs. Dogs are not human, thank goodness and do not understand why something does or does not happen, which is why it's essential for owners to assume responsibility for their care and needs. In return, dogs are eager to please and serve their owners. Are you willing to assume the responsibility of another family member? A dog's arrival will be like adding a new family member. Routines will change and priorities rearranged. A dog has natural canine needs that must be met at appropriate times whether it's convenient for you or not. If you are unable to meet these needs yourself, you will still be responsible for making sure someone takes care of the dog. Even though a service dog will be highly trained by the time it is transferred to you, incidents may occur that are the result of stress, illness or extreme change in routine. This might include unwanted elimination, chewing, barking or vomiting. As unpleasant as these incidents are, immediate clean-up is necessary. Housecleaning chores will also increase, due to dog hair, tracked in dirt, etc. High quality dog food and even routine vet bills can be costly. Service dogs are NOT outside dogs. Do you have the time and energy? Even though a service dog is to benefit the disabled individual there is a time and energy commitment necessary. The dog must be fed, taken outside to relieve itself, groomed, exercised, played with and yes even trained! Some of these items must be done several times daily. Even though our dogs will be well trained when a match is made training is on going for the life of the dog. Skills must be kept up to remain sharp, as your life may change the dog can learn new skills to enable it to assist you. You must come for 2 weeks training when a dog is matched with you. This is for you to learn how to care for, work with, and how to teach your dog new skills. Am I Willing to be Inconvenienced? Going out into the public can both be rewarding and an inconvenience. When out in the public you will be noticed because of the dog. The majority of reactions are positive, but there are some negative reactions and situations as well. People you have never met will want to talk to you or pet the dog. Are you willing to talk to people and be an ambassador for the service dog community? Are you willing to learn how to be able to say no in a positive way to different situations? Are you willing to always keep an eye on the dog to protect him from hazardous situations for the dog that can and will occur? Are there other animals in the household? Do you currently have a pet in the household? If so, how do they adapt to other animals? You must 1. Remember. . . Even though dogs can be trained to help almost any disability, not everyone who has a disability is fit for a service dog. Unlike a walker or cane, at day's end a dog can't simply be stood up in the corner. A dog requires constant love and attention. He needs to be exercised, fed, taken to the vet, cleaned up after, brushed, bathed and many other things that come with residing with another living being. Dogs are also an added expense. Food and vet bills unfortunately don't come cheap. One has to be prepared for the cost and time that a Service Dog requires. 2. Ask yourself. . . "Am I willing to make the commitment necessary to have a service dog?" If you have thought this over very carefully - and you have the desire to maintain your independence - it's time to think about what you'd want a dog to do for you. Sit down and make a list of specific tasks, such as retrieving objects, turning lights on or off, opening or closing doors. At this point, don't worry whether or not the dog is capable of doing these tasks. We just want to know what you really need help with. Our staff will assess the feasibility of training a dog to do the tasks. Because safety for both you and the dog is a major consideration in making an appropriate team match, it's very important we find out as much as possible about you. What happens if you get a service dog? It's important that the relationship between you and a service dog be one of mutual trust, caring and support. Building a close working relationship takes time. When one of our dogs is initially teamed with you, it's already changed lifestyles, and possibly the only real home it has known, and experienced several different training environments. The dog will need time to adjust as it shifts from its previous trainers to you. The dog needs to learn how to trust and respect you as the new leader of its extended family. This will be a time of confusion for the dog and you need to be patient and supportive. If you are accepted into the program. Once accepted and matched with a service dog, you will be given the education and training you need to assure the dog is cared for appropriately and to acquire the skills to work with and use your dog in the best possible way. On-going contact with you and your dog will be maintained by F.A.R.. It's very important to us that you and your dog are a successful working team. You will be an "ambassador" for F.A.R.. We also want you to be pleased with your service dog and pleased with us, and we want the dog to be a well cared for and devoted worker. ©2005-2008 Frenzy Animal Rescue, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Web Design and Concept by Betty Wilkins |
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