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Assistance Dog Training
Advice is given on whether to use an established program or to undertake owner-training.

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners
A non-profit organisation presents several specific exercises.

Owner-Trained Assistance Dogs
Discussion forum for disabled people training an assistance dog. Handlers working with program dogs are also welcome to participate.

Walking Cane-9s Group
Forum for owners of service dogs to discuss training methods and problems as well as exercise and fitness for dog and owner.

Disabled Americans Have Rights Too: Links
Directory of sites about training service dogs.

Guide and Service Dog Training
Forum for puppy raisers, owner trainers, handlers, and school trainers to discuss issues, methods and problems.

Training Tips in Animal Facilitated Treatment
Suggestions for adapting standard techniques, as well as games that can be played by dog and patient.

Training and Use of Canines in Medical Rehabilitation
Proposed standards for minimum training requirements and desirable characteristics of the dog.

Service Dog Education System
Training curriculum includes guidelines for trainers, recommended characteristics and the minimum skills required by service dogs. Free PDF downloads.

Top Dog
A non-profit organization teaching those with physical disabilities to train their own dogs as certified service dogs. Program overview, newsletter, and online ordering of training manuals and videos. Tucson, Arizona.


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Society: Disabled: Service Animals: Dogs





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