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Nov 28, 2015
Research Papers / Service Dogs: Helping those with Special Needs. [3]
Introduction
Service dogs help many types of people with special needs. These amazing dogs range from small dogs used as companion dogs, to dogs for those that could not get around without them. It takes a lot of work to train one of these dogs up to 3 years of work from puppy to adult dog.
History
In 1990 was when the "Americans with Disabilities Act" was first rolled out however service dogs were in use long before that. 1928 was when the first Seeing Eye dog arrived in the United States. 1929 the use of the Seeing Eye dog became an acceptable use. After that Seeing Eye dogs were the only service type dog recorded until the 1960's when others started to emerge. In 1996 the role included autism which paved the way for epileptic service dogs. 2012 marked the beginning of the PTSD service dog. (NEADS)
Until 1928 dogs were used primarily as search or defense dogs. From the Egyptians to the Europeans even the Roman Empire. It is believed that they noticed that when strangers came around the dogs would start barking and basically would be sounding an alarm to protect from outside harm. (NEADS)
Special Needs
Service dogs help those who are blind, have epilepsy, autistic children and adults, also those whom need companion dogs. There are many reasons for service dogs. Without service dogs many people would not have the independence that a service dog can provide.
Seeing Eye dogs have been around the longest out of all the service dogs. 1928 is when they started surfacing, and they have been doing good ever since. The seeing eye dog paved the way for all the rest of the service animals to be trained. (Muhlenberg)
The autistic service dog and epilepsy service dog have similar training. Most epilepsy service dogs have a base training that is the autistic service dogs training. The additional training is the ability to notice when their owner is having a seizure or if they are really good they notice that it is coming. This is a crucial time for someone having a seizure if the dog gives a pre-notice, or even after they notice when the seizure is happening and alert someone to come and help. This is a huge help to those with seizures, and can be the difference between brain damage and no brain damage.
Companion dogs are not just any dog off the street. They have training as well, their tasks can include but are not limited to assistance in medical crisis, treatment assistance, helping the owner with emotional overload, and security enhancement tasks. Each of these tasks have many different items associated including a K-9 rescue phone and call 911 or the suicide hotline. They do much more than most might think. (Froling)
Conclusion
People with special needs that have a service dog have more independence than they would have. In some instances this means without a service dog they would not be able to leave their house or even the care of additional help. Service dogs provide a huge service to those with special needs.
Works Cited
Froling, Joan. "Service dog tasks for panic disorder, PTSD, and depression." 30 July 2009. IAADP.org. Electronic Article. 28 November 2015.
Muhlenberg. "History of dog guides." N/A. Muhlenberg. electronic article.
NEADS. "Assistance Dogs." 6 august 2013. wordpress. Electronic Article. 28 November 2015.
Introduction
Service dogs help many types of people with special needs. These amazing dogs range from small dogs used as companion dogs, to dogs for those that could not get around without them. It takes a lot of work to train one of these dogs up to 3 years of work from puppy to adult dog.
History
In 1990 was when the "Americans with Disabilities Act" was first rolled out however service dogs were in use long before that. 1928 was when the first Seeing Eye dog arrived in the United States. 1929 the use of the Seeing Eye dog became an acceptable use. After that Seeing Eye dogs were the only service type dog recorded until the 1960's when others started to emerge. In 1996 the role included autism which paved the way for epileptic service dogs. 2012 marked the beginning of the PTSD service dog. (NEADS)
Until 1928 dogs were used primarily as search or defense dogs. From the Egyptians to the Europeans even the Roman Empire. It is believed that they noticed that when strangers came around the dogs would start barking and basically would be sounding an alarm to protect from outside harm. (NEADS)
Special Needs
Service dogs help those who are blind, have epilepsy, autistic children and adults, also those whom need companion dogs. There are many reasons for service dogs. Without service dogs many people would not have the independence that a service dog can provide.
Seeing Eye dogs have been around the longest out of all the service dogs. 1928 is when they started surfacing, and they have been doing good ever since. The seeing eye dog paved the way for all the rest of the service animals to be trained. (Muhlenberg)
The autistic service dog and epilepsy service dog have similar training. Most epilepsy service dogs have a base training that is the autistic service dogs training. The additional training is the ability to notice when their owner is having a seizure or if they are really good they notice that it is coming. This is a crucial time for someone having a seizure if the dog gives a pre-notice, or even after they notice when the seizure is happening and alert someone to come and help. This is a huge help to those with seizures, and can be the difference between brain damage and no brain damage.
Companion dogs are not just any dog off the street. They have training as well, their tasks can include but are not limited to assistance in medical crisis, treatment assistance, helping the owner with emotional overload, and security enhancement tasks. Each of these tasks have many different items associated including a K-9 rescue phone and call 911 or the suicide hotline. They do much more than most might think. (Froling)
Conclusion
People with special needs that have a service dog have more independence than they would have. In some instances this means without a service dog they would not be able to leave their house or even the care of additional help. Service dogs provide a huge service to those with special needs.
Works Cited
Froling, Joan. "Service dog tasks for panic disorder, PTSD, and depression." 30 July 2009. IAADP.org. Electronic Article. 28 November 2015.
Muhlenberg. "History of dog guides." N/A. Muhlenberg. electronic article.
NEADS. "Assistance Dogs." 6 august 2013. wordpress. Electronic Article. 28 November 2015.
