Spocksdad
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Here is another example of how scientific advances in breeding by better use of genetic tools (betterbred- see recent comments by Soluna)
Are being put to use in Service Dogs...
Part 1:
Considerations for Selecting a Pup as a Service Dog Prospect part 1- introduction to service dogs
The following blog post was written by Jillian Emerson, owner and breeder of American Poodles at Work, APAW. Jillian’s program is currently on hiatus, but you can learn more about it here. The term ‘service dog’ has become very popular in recent years, particularly with more people embarking on...www.betterbred.com
"The term ‘service dog’ has become very popular in recent years, particularly with more people embarking on the journey of Owner-Training – acquiring a service dog prospect which they will personally raise and train for their specific medical needs. Let’s take a closer look at what a service dog is, what is required of them, and the role of a breeder in this process."
Good explanation of terminology:
"Side note – technically ‘assistance dog’ is the proper umbrella terminology for a dog assisting a partner with any sort of disability; a ‘guide dog’ assists a blind handler, a ‘hearing dog’ assists a deaf handler, and a ‘service dog’ assists a handler with any other disability including needs such as physical assistance, alerting or response to chemical changes or allergen detection, and response to psychological state. The terms were muddled during the writing of some laws, and now ‘service dog’ has become the more recognized term in the US. This article will shift to proper terminology after describing the different categories of assistance."
BGpa, very good point to bring up above. Here's a simple chart put out by Pet Partners that helps solve confusion between Therapy, Assistance & ESA animals:
