Training Service and Therapy Dogs: David Utter, CEO, Dog Evolution, Inc.,
(www.DavidUtter.com) Releases Report on the Services Provided and Requirements Necessary
for Service and Therapy Dogs.
Irvine, CA (PRBuzz) December 2, 2015
Service & Therapy dogs are used for psychological, therapeutic and mental support for humans
or as an assistant to service the physically or mentally handicapped. Depending on the
personality and disposition of the dog, any dog breed can be used as a Therapy Dog or Service
Dog. Training for Service and Therapy dogs can be Private; or, depending on the service to be
provided, group classes are available for training. (www.DavidUtter.com) David Utter, CEO,
Dog Evolution, Inc., states "In some instances, once a dog has completed and passed its
certification process, the dog handler receives not only a certificate, but additionally, an ID card,
service dog patch and a liability insurance policy." (http://dogtrainingorangecountyca.com)
Seeing eye dogs are certified through Guide Dogs of America and many other organization.
A service dog is a tool and assistant for a human to complete simple tasks due to a medical
problem that requires a special dog. (www.DavidUtter.com) PTSD (Post traumatic Stress
Disorder) and panic attacks can require a Mental Support Service Dog. Service dogs are allowed
to travel anywhere with the handler. Therapy dogs are used for helping people with autism,
emotional depression, anxiety or emotional comfort. Therapy Dogs are used to calm people (third
parties) at hospitals, schools, senior living homes and similar public and private locations. Some
therapy dogs are used for controlling the medically documented anxiety and fear of their handler,
with certification from a certified psychologist. Therapy Dogs cannot travel everywhere with
their handler (as service dogs are able to do). Service dogs are also used for many emergency
situations, such as water and land rescue. (http://dogtrainingorangecountyca.com)
Service & Therapy Dogs must have a calm disposition and cannot have a history of human
aggression. The dogs must be calm and obedient when around noise, animals and distractions
from humans or machines. Training a dog for service or therapy work can vary in price
depending on the difficulty of the work needed from the dog. (www.DavidUtter.com) The dog
breed is not important. Reliability and a good natured and calm disposition is important. It is
important for not only the dog handler to meet with the potential therapy and service dogs to
determine a good personality fit, but also important for the dog trainer to meet with the dog
owner and dog, to determine if the dog is eligible for the program.
(http://dogtrainingorangecountyca.com)
Dog Evolution, Inc.
David Utter, CEO
www.DavidUtter.com
david@davidutter.com
1-888-959-7463
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