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Jan 29, 2014 · Help educate your children about Service Dogs to make sure they treat them for what they are: a working animal extension of their handler, who deserves respect and consideration. What is a Service Dog?
Introducing your kids to a service dog is an excellent way to teach your children about all the ways dogs work with and for people. I’d suggest preparing them by viewing a couple of episodes of the National Geographic series “Dogs With Jobs” and then discussing the many roles dogs play in our lives.
Oct 23, 2022 · Educate children on the idea that a service dog helps their handler in the same way that other adaptive equipment such as a wheelchair, walker, or hearing aids also help people with disabilities. Teach kids how they can identify a service dog.
Here is our service dog, Scout, explaining duties and why people with disabilities have service animals for kids!
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Read about the experiences of three teens who use service dogs; describe the medical, therapeutic, and emotional benefits service animals provide to humans; empathize with those who use service animals.
Oct 10, 2015 · Teach your children about invisible illnesses such as PTSD and how service dogs are used to help people suffering from them. Explaining to your child about these ahead of time will help prevent your child from running up to someone who seems “fine,” and asking them why they need a service dog.
Jul 29, 2022 · Purpose bred for health, temperament and longevity, WCC researches many generations of each dog’s pedigree to ensure their genetic potential to become a successful Service Dog. You’ll find a pdf with video, puppy cam links, printable handouts, trading cards featuring WCC dogs, bookmarks, fundraising ideas, and more!
