Highland Canine Training, LLC » autistic http://www.highlandcanine.com/blog Tips and Advice on Dog Training and Behavior Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:11:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 So You Want a Standard Poodle? http://www.highlandcanine.com/blog/2010/01/21/so-you-want-a-standard-poodle/ http://www.highlandcanine.com/blog/2010/01/21/so-you-want-a-standard-poodle/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:27:17 +0000 admin http://www.highlandcanine.com/blog/?p=352 When selecting a dog for you and your family it’s always important to do your research. There are many books and other resources available to help you select the right dog. A lot of people select a dog based on their emotions and this doesn’t always work out because the purchase is reactive and not much thought is put into the amount of responsibility is required to being a dog owner. People also fall into a trap of selecting a dog because it’s cute or it has good confirmation. It is more important the dog is friendly and adaptable to new environments.

I think the most important aspect of dog selecting is being honest with yourself regarding the type of life style you have.

The standard poodle is an old breed whose name comes from the German word pudel, meaning “to splash in waster”. The county of origin is France and was originally used as a water retriever. These dogs made good hunters into the nineteenth century then later became popular companion dogs. Because of their intelligence they often excel in training especially obedience training. The standard poodle is an active breed and requires daily exercise, both physical and mental exercise. The best living environment is suburban or rural living. With this in mind, this is a good breed for you if you enjoy going for walks and have time and desire to train your dog.

Their coat is hypoallergenic and often people who are allergic to dogs may have less of an allergic reaction to a poodle. However, their coat requires maintenance and routine grooming.

An important note when becoming a dog owner…always get the dog from a reputable breeder, understanding the temperament and purpose of particular dog, and make sure your life style is compatible with the dog you select.

Highland Canine Training, LLC is currently training a Standard Poodle for their Autism Program. The Poodle is good with kids, affectionate with family members and friends but can be aloof towards strangers, making her a perfect candidate for the Autistic boy who will receive her in 6 months. Because this Poodle is highly intelligent, we are also able to train her for the specific needs of our customer.

The Autism Assistance Dog program has provided hope for a family that has exhausted all their resources. A family living with an autistic family member, not only has the pressure of everyday living but the added responsibility of routine doctor visits, school visits, other therapy visits, and dealing with a number a specific issues. Our particular customer struggles with anxiety, sleeping, repetitive behaviors, making friends and wondering to name a few. By working closely with this family we will train their dog to meet the specific needs of their child. We just recently received a letter from these customers saying “I cannot even begin to tell you what a pleasure this process has been for us! You have made one of our New Year wishes come true and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

We at Highland Canine Training are grateful to be able to provide a service that will make a difference in someone life. Learn more about our Autism Program by visiting www.autismassistancedog.com.

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