Your responsibilities as an accredited PRAD team

We are very proud of our accredited teams and know how hard you have all worked to gain your accreditation. We ask that you follow and abide by the following below: As part of PRAD you have signed and must abide by the service level agreement (SLA). It is important that you follow our guidelines...

Clients in training have pathways when working with a trainer. We all want you to feel comfortable with your trainer. If you are really not then you must email the office and we will endeavor to change a trainer You will work closely with your trainer however the office co ordinates all bookings. Please do...

Please ensure you read ALL the information below and click through the rest of the FAQ’s as they will answer your questions. if you do have further questions after you have read through all of the information please email them through to info@positiveresponse.net.au. Follow the steps below. Steps Required for Assistance Dog Queries If you...

TRANSFERING FROM ANOTHER ORGANISATION Transferring from a current organisation to PRAD is not an automatic process. We will require you to: Book in for an initial assessment The trainer will complete the assessment and discuss the tasks your dog currently does for you You will receive a report with the trainers recommendations If further training...

Please ensure that you collect the required information and attach it to your public access test when booking online. You must bring your original photos signed by the JP with you and hand them to your trainer. These will be kept in our office as at times digital prints may not be clear and GHAD...

Temperament testing for potential assistance or therapy puppies As part of our service, we offer temperament tests for particular breeders who have litters upcoming. This testing is specific for clients looking for therapy or assistance dogs. Whilst there is never any guarantee we have a better chance of matching you with a puppy that is...

Refusal of Entry If a guide, hearing or assistance dog that is certified under the Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dog Act 2009 (the GHAD Act) has been refused entry to a public place, public passenger vehicle or place of accommodation in Queensland, and it was wearing its trainer issued jacket and presented/displayed the primary handler...

Training a dog means using equipment that is comfortable, will not harm or stress out your dog. It is critical to use equipment that does does not choke or cause pain to your dog. Flat collars should be worn only to display identification details and council registration tags. For this reason the most acceptable piece...

Price List PLEASE NOTE: We have NO joining fees. You pay as you go. We are unable to give an exact costing for you and your dog. Once your dog has completed an initial assessment your trainer will: Discuss suitability for the program Discuss your starting point of training May be able to give you...

What to look for in a potential Assistance Dog: Breeds of dogs. Most breeds are suitable as long as it’s not a banned breed. Avoid breeds that have strong hunting instincts and can’t get their noses up off the ground such as beagles, pointers, Weimaraner, spaniels. Avoid dogs with extreme herding instincts or traits such...