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vendredi 17 octobre 2014

Beautiful And Intelligent Australian Labradoodle Therapy Dogs

By Dominique Martin


All those characteristics that make Australian Labradoodles so great family pets make them qualified to become therapy dogs as well. They are obedient, intelligent, sociable and really friendly. Thanks to the fact they are so eager to please, these dogs can learn many different things. Here you can find some interesting things about selecting and training Australian Labradoodle therapy dogs.

There are some dogs that will probably become great in this job, and some that probably won't be so good in this. It is important to make an early assessment of your dog's personality. If his personality fulfills given requirements, he will be easily trained to participate in various activities. Some dogs simply have specific characters, just like people do.

There are basically three types of puppies. The first type is usually restless, curious and quite active. Second type is quite opposite, timid, shy and sensitive. The third type, sometimes called beta-type, is the best one for be trained. Beta puppies are well-balanced, intelligent, fearless and really easy to train. Of course, the first and second types can also be trained, but this might require more time and effort.

Therapy dogs have to stay calm and self confident in various situations. For example, they shouldn't be scared of elevators, loud sounds and similar things. They should get well with other animals, and they must not show any sign of aggression toward other animals or toward people around them. Good breeder will help you recognize this dog type, and make sure the puppy is already socialized at some point.

When you are positive that your dog will make a good quality therapy dog, it's time to start with his training. These activities have to begin as soon as the puppy comes to your home. You should start with basic socialization skills. Take your puppy for a walk and expose him to various life situations. Interacting with other people and other animals is really important in this early stage.

You need to be a pack leader, gentle but consistent. If something isn't allowed, you have to stick to it, no matter how cute your puppy is. If you keep changing rules, your dog can only get confused about it. Be very kind and gentle, but stick to your rules once you make them. Take very small steps and reward every success.

Confident, well-trained and balanced puppy will become a great therapy dog one day. It takes some time and patience, but you'll be very proud when you see the final results. Dogs are simply amazing beings and they live to please their owners. These characteristics make them perfect for this job, for so many reasons.

For both young and older patients, dog assisted therapies proved to be highly efficient. Although this is relatively new thing, numerous hospitals and other facilities use this special therapy to help their patients. Every trained dog, when at least one year old, has to take some tests before being allowed to participate in these activities. If he pass all the tests, he gets certified.




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