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Post by Pressure Point on Jul 12, 2024 18:06:29 GMT -5
Valor is the 7th puppy my wife and I will raise for Canine Companions and hopefully he will become a service dog for someone. He is a Lab/Golden cross. He is a little different than the first 6 we raised We received the first 6 at 8 weeks and raised and taught them 30 basic commands before turning them over to the professional trainers at approximately 18 months. The trainers then spend another 6 to 9 months teaching the dogs to do specific tasks such as opening doors, picking up objects from the floor for a person in a wheel chair and other tasks. At 8 weeks, Valor was given to an inmate at Gadson Correctional Institute to begin raising and training. After 9 months in the prison setting, he was then given to my wife and I for an additional 9 months of training and socialization and then he will go to the professional trainers You can see why I get so pissed off when I see someone with a fake service dog vest that is purchased off of the internet
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Post by cadman on Jul 12, 2024 18:13:05 GMT -5
I admire you for doing that. I could not do it, would not want to give the pup back after so many months.
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Jul 12, 2024 18:53:34 GMT -5
A most honorable undertaking. Thank you
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Post by TRTerror on Jul 12, 2024 19:01:41 GMT -5
I knew a Gal lived in the Hamptons had 5 dogs that all looked the same.
Little stupid things but she had a Vest made for them and every time she came to Naples, she'd have a different one with her..
I didn't care for that crap at all.
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Post by 4ward on Jul 12, 2024 19:32:35 GMT -5
When do they spay/neuter?Just curious
Have you had better results with male or female?
Again, totally just curious. It’s an amazing thing that you are doing.
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Post by mackeralsnatcher on Jul 12, 2024 19:41:55 GMT -5
Very nice jack.
As others have said, it's not something I could do, BUT thank you for doing it.
Yea, the fake "service' and "emotional support" dog thing get me hot under the collar also.
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Post by Pressure Point on Jul 12, 2024 21:10:47 GMT -5
When do they spay/neuter?Just curious Have you had better results with male or female? Again, totally just curious. It’s an amazing thing that you are doing. All mine have been male, by request. First dog was neutered at 9 months. Since then Canine Companions has extended the neuter time to 1 year. They decide at what age to neuter but it's my vet and my expense. When you take a pup, you agree to bear all vet and food bills. At least it's all deductible and my vet gives the Canine Companions dog a break.
Friends have had all females and relative same success.
Of the 6 pups I have raised, three made it thru and were matched, two with autistic children, and one became a hearing dog. Two were released for medical reasons, (one had hip displeisa and one had allergies - we adopted that one and he is currently out house pet) one is currently in advanced training and reports we receive from the trainers are good.
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Meet Valor
Jul 12, 2024 21:18:55 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by swampdog on Jul 12, 2024 21:18:55 GMT -5
I admire you guys for being able to provide this service. Some dogs just connect to a person more so than another person. When they connect, I’d be torn to give one up. However, I’ve had some stray dogs get dropped off here, that I gave away to good homes.
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Post by Pressure Point on Jul 12, 2024 22:24:47 GMT -5
Some dogs just connect to a person more so than another person. Thats how Canine Companions make a match. If 5 people are ready to get matched, they bring 10 dogs in for the first couple days of Team Training and see who the dogs are attracted to. |
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Meet Valor
Jul 12, 2024 23:08:27 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by tonyroma on Jul 12, 2024 23:08:27 GMT -5
Do they target specific breeds? Awesome work by the way, like Cad said , I’d have a hard time giving that pup up once the bond is made.
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Post by Pressure Point on Jul 13, 2024 8:22:43 GMT -5
Do they target specific breeds? Awesome work by the way, like Cad said , I’d have a hard time giving that pup up once the bond is made. Canine Companions has their own breeding program. They are all Labs or Goldens or Lab/Golden cross. Mostly the LGX. Every one I've raised was an LGX. All are bread near the HQ in Santa Rosa, California by what are known as Breeder/Caretakers who mind the pups for the initial 8 weeks until they are sent to the the Puppy Raisers.
As to giving up a pup, you know going into it that you must give the pup up, then once you see the good they do, it's a lot easier, and then you get a new puppy.
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Post by nikonoclast on Jul 13, 2024 8:33:32 GMT -5
Congratulations on the good work.
Having a "house dog" must be good for the pups.
Probably good for both of them.
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