Guide Dogs

Guide Dogs

The decision to use a guide dog is a very serious and important one.

Many think it would "be cool" to have a pet and companion. For those who do not know, the responsibility of a pet is a very big one, and the responsibility of being a guide dog handler is an even bigger one.

BOOKS

* An excellent place to find out all there is to know about guide dogs is Pathway To Freedom: A Guide Dog Owner's Manual Ebook by Shelley McMullen

* To read about How Guide Dogs Work by Tom Harris Click here:
How Guide Dogs Work

* A few audio book titles concerning guide dogs can be found at the Talking Book Library at:
Talking book library

SEMINARS

* A good place to start if you have questions about your choice to have a guide dog is the Hadley school for the blind.

They had an excellent seminar on the ins and outs of owning and caring for a guide dog.

You can visit their site to find out more about this and to download the seminar. Find the link titled: Guide Dog Recording
Hadley School For The Blind

GUIDE DOG SCHOOLS

* A list of most of the popular guide dog schools in the United States can be found on the following page:

Guide Dog Schools

ORGANIZATIONS

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP) is a good place to become involved with other guide dog owners from all over the world.

A non-profit, cross-disability organization representing people partnered with guide, hearing and service dogs.
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

Dog forums

* For answers to any of your dog's health issues and many other questions please visit:
Pet Education(IAADP)

* Get all your answers about your dog health and well being in minutes, visit
AnswerBag.com (IAADP)

Products

* Petsmart is a great way to get all your guide dog's needs online Shop For Dog products

* Pet Edge supplies all your dog's needs right to your door at extreme discount prices.
Pet Edge pet supplies(IAADP)

* Active Dogs has a variety of harnesses and vests for guide dogs
Active Dogs products

* VetShopOnline.com
VetShopOnline.com

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