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Dog Ears and Paws, Inc. has many goals. We
train assistance dogs and therapy dogs for people with special
needs, using only the most motivational, humane techniques
available. We also provide private behavior counseling sessions and
non-aversive Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Obedience, Advanced
obedience, Agility and Therapy Dog classes for the general public.
All funds raised through our training classes help support our
efforts to train assistance and therapy dogs for people with special
needs.
Assistance Dogs Can ....
- Open and Close Doors
- Turn Lights On and Off
- Carry the contents of Your Pockets or Purse in a Special Pack
- Hand Objects to You
- Even hear for you and alert you to everyday sounds like alarm
clocks, doorbells , and smoke detectors.
Therapy Dogs Can ...
- Help Counselors and their patients
- Assist people with "hidden disabilities" such as seizure
disorders and panic disorders
- Assist "at risk youth" in achieving a higher level of humanity
- Create a social bridge for autistic children and adults
- Assistance and Therapy Dog Training
- Obedience and Agility Training
- Community Awareness and Education
- Continuing Professional Education
- Behavior Modification and Consultation
- Safety Awareness Programs for Children
- Pet Therapy Visitation
- Humane Education by Alternative Learning (H.E.A.L Thomas O'Farrell)
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