Dogs for the Deaf: Dogs for the Deaf launches pilot Autism Assistance Dog Program

Monday, December 22, 2008

Dogs for the Deaf launches pilot Autism Assistance Dog Program

Dogs for the Deaf is happy to announce the launch of our pilot Autism Assistance Dog program. If you'd like to read more about this program, please visit our web site or you can view a recent newscast of a report on the launch of the Autism Assistance Dog program by visiting KDRV Channel 12.

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Dogs for the Deaf said...: Watch a report by our local news, KDRV Ch. 12 in Medford, reporting on Dogs for the Deaf's launch of our pilot Autism Assistance Dog program. Channel 12 came to a DFD presentation where we introduced the public to the program, and our Autism Assistance Dog in training, Ginger.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dt3bYRbVR8; January 8, 2009 at 1:18 PM

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DFD rescues dogs from animal shelters throughout Oregon, Washington, and California. We choose dogs between the ages of eight months and three years old that are people friendly, confident, and motivated by toys, treats, and affection. We rescue, train, and place over 100 dogs annually.
The dogs are trained with positive reinforcement and lots of love.
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All dogs that enter training are first spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and receive any necessary medical treatment so they have the best possible chance to succeed.
More than 1½ million of the 23 million deaf or hard of hearing individuals in the United States and Canada could benefit from a Hearing Dog.
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Dogs for the Deaf (DFD) was founded in 1977 by the late Roy G. Kabat, a long-time Hollywood and circus animal trainer who raised animals for motion pictures and television shows including "Dr. Doolittle" and "Born Free." His daughter, Robin Dickson, is his successor and the CEO/President of Dogs for the Deaf.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Dogs for the Deaf launches pilot Autism Assistance Dog Program

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