Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Autism assistance dog - can anyone recommend someone who can help train this kind of dog in NSW. I have a friend who lives in Young who would like to get a dog to help his daughter - needs to train it to be good in crowds. We're also looking for breed, and breeder suggestions or rescue people who would have something suitable up to about 1 yo (tho I told my friend it might be more difficult to train a 1yo for this). I suggested a beagle. he likes the idea of a Jack Russell - so anyone who breeds really laid back JRT - would be worth asking too. The daughter is very good at swimming - so maybe a dog that likes water would also be good. Maybe a toller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Not a JRT - but I'd probably be starting with a call to Tapua https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/member.asp?name=MIMBIL 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I guess the question is what kind of autism does she have as to what kind of dog will best fit. Is she a very vocal ,roughkind or the very quiet ,gentle or in between . Once this is determined thinking what dog is a better match to her needs will be good help . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) The type of person, her behaviour, and her lifestyle will determine the best type of dog training these dogs needs to be amazingly thorough..and obviously is much more than being ok with crowds . I suggest you do an online search for autism assistance dog ... and see what comes up in NSW .. If the dog needs to legally have the right to go into public places etc , it will need to be accredited /official ..so my idea is you're best to enquire at organisations who deal with these situations every day How exciting for your young friend ... I hope it all works out well :D here...this may give them some idea ...https://assistancedogs.org.au/autism-service-dog Edited March 28, 2018 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 thank you Scottsmum and Persephone I have passed on the info. The family has a lot of thinking to do. They have had dogs before - I think they've got one now but it isn't specifically trained to help with the autism symptoms (not sure which ones need help - I didn't want to get too nosey about it). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 I've seen lots of Tapua's work and if they can swing to a Labrador they wont be disappointed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 8 hours ago, Little Gifts said: I've seen lots of Tapua's work and if they can swing to a Labrador they wont be disappointed! Just going on DOL posts ... Tapuas' dogs get my vote !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suziwong66 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I agree with previous replies; Pauline Gill's work (Tapua) in the area of assistance dogs (Labs) for PTSD/Autism/Diabetic Alert etc is excellent. She has a FB page under her Tapua Breeder's prefix. If Pauline can't help, she will undoubtedly point you in the right direction. There is a FB page called Koda for T1D Miranda - Miranda is a little girl with T1 diabetes and Koda is her alert dog - Koda is also a Tapua dog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Mmm ... I follow Koda - it's how I came to know of Tapua. She's an impressive dog. Anyhow, hopethe family finds a solution that's right for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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