What to look for in an Assistance Dog
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...
Guidelines for Assistance Dog Eligibility
Assessments for potential assistance dogs are required to ascertain their temperament and reactivity to varying stimuli. They do not need to have basic obedience as this is easily taught within Stage 1 of the program. PRAD GUIDELINES V1.22
Titer Tests
As a policy we do not accept Titer tests for our training classes or for assistance dogs. All puppies and dogs must be vaccinated as per the vaccination schedule. An acceptable protocol for Adult dogs is either a C5 yearly or a triennial vaccination. Triennial – The C3 component of the C5 is given every...
Why Choose Positive Response To Train With
Positive Response Services P/L is an established company with an outstanding record of excellence for its supply of services and goods in relation to assisting you the client and your dog. The business and trainers are all reward based and use force free and proven scientific methods of training that do no harm. The business...
Can I Train My Own Dog And Only Come To You For A Public Access Test?
No, this is not our policy. While many people train their own dogs or train with other trainers, we still need to ensure the training you have done meets the standards required of a public access test and the standards we set to ensure consistency across the board. For this reason, we have the following...
How Can I Train My Dog In Public If I Can’t Go Into Shopping Centers Yet?
There are 3 stages involved in training your dog to become certified as an assistance dog. Stage 1 – Basic Obedience Your dog must: Be able to perform all basic exercises (sit,drop, stand, stay, come, walk on a loose lead, leave items on the floor alone, station to a mat or an area) with hand signals,...
Do You Recommend Any Breeders For A Potential Service Dog?
Yes we do: We have had some beautifully bred labradoodles with amazing temperaments that are perfect for this role. They are from these breeders below: Ga Ga Labradoodles http://www.gagalabradoodles.com/ CheekiChoc Labradors – https://www.facebook.com/cheekichocs/ Misty Mountain Labradoodles https://www.mistymountainlabradoodles.com/ Lacey Mops Golden Retrievers and Golden Shepherds https://laceymops.com.au/ Hucklebears Golden Retrievers HUCKLEBEARS | Registered Dog Breeder in QLD AJMONTGOLD...
What Breed Of Dog Is Best Suited?
There is no specific breed. The breed will depend on you and your requirements. Assistance dogs come in many shapes and sizes and may look different to other assistance dogs previously experienced by the public. Clients are supported to find a suitable dog, train and eventually pass a public access test. We have found that...
Does Positive Response Have Assistance Dogs For Sale?
Positive Response train clients who have their own dogs or assist clients in selecting a puppy or dog for the process. Currently we do not have assistance dogs for sale. We Recommend the Following Breeders: Ga Ga Labradoodles http://www.gagalabradoodles.com/ CheekiChoc Labradors – https://www.facebook.com/cheekichocs/ Misty Mountain Labradoodles https://www.mistymountainlabradoodles.com/ Lacey Mops Golden Retrievers and Golden Shepherds https://laceymops.com.au/ Hucklebears...