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Service Dog Funding Resources [Updated May 2023]

In this article, we outline some of the options available to families who are trying to fundraise for a service dog.

By Highland Canine Service Dogs Staff, 1 monthMay 2, 2023 ago
Autism Service Dog tethering with child
Autism Service Dogs

The Benefits of Tethering with a Service Dog

The reasons for having an autism service dog trained in tethering One of the worst feelings as a parent with a special needs child is the fear of them bolting or running away in public or even from their own home. Statistics show that 50 %  of families that have Read more…

By Highland Canine Service Dogs Staff, 7 yearsApril 5, 2016 ago
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Autism Service Dogs

Service Dog Puppy – Mator

Introducing: Mator,  the Young Shepadoodle Puppy and Service Dog Candidate If you are wondering what in the world a Shepadoodle is, it is a mix between a German Shepherd and a Standard Poodle. Service dog puppy, Mator is more hypoallergenic than most breeds and like most doodles, he does shed Read more…

By Highland Canine Service Dogs Staff, 10 yearsMay 20, 2013 ago
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Shepadoodle Service Dog Pup – Brinkley

Introducing:  BRINKLEY the Shepadoodle Service Dog Pup AKA:  Brittney, or Brigette, or just Bri.  Her trainer never can seem to get it quite right! Basic Breed and Temperament Information: Brinkley is a blonde, female Shepadoodle service dog candidate.  She is a little fireball of fun.  She loves to play outside Read more…

By Highland Canine Service Dogs Staff, 10 years ago
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Service Dog Training

Will My Child Bond with a Service Dog?

For parents looking to obtain a service dog for their child, this has to be the most asked question.  The answer, most of the time, is yes! Our parents often go through a lengthy process to obtain a service dog. First, they must complete the service dog application process, then Read more…

By Highland Canine Service Dogs Staff, 10 yearsApril 10, 2013 ago
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Service Dog Training

How do I Choose a Service Dog for My Autistic Child?

Learning how to choose a service dog to work with your autistic child can be a daunting experience.  It is important to remember your child and the service dog are going to be together 24/7 and they must be able to work together.  Your child’s temperament as well as the Read more…

By Highland Canine Service Dogs Staff, 10 yearsMarch 9, 2013 ago

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The service dogs in training went to the bowling a The service dogs in training went to the bowling alley today for some noisy socialization. Unfortunately, not even their assistance could salvage the trainers scores.
Final day of delivery is complete! Always hard to Final day of delivery is complete! Always hard to say goodbye to our pups, but we know Cora and Bodhi are going to do fantastic things together! #bittersweet ❤️
Busy Bodhi showing off his tasks with Cora! #love Busy Bodhi showing off his tasks with Cora!  #lovestobark #servicedog
Busy Bodhi showing off his tasks with Cora! Gym cl Busy Bodhi showing off his tasks with Cora! Gym class is the perfect place to relax on his blanket!
Bodhi was busy working his tasks with Cora today. Bodhi was busy working his tasks with Cora today. He was making everyone smile.🐕‍🦺
First day of delivery for Bodhi and Cora!! #perfec First day of delivery for Bodhi and Cora!! #perfect match ❤️
This handsome pup is ready to learn all the basic This handsome pup is ready to learn all the basic obedience commands.
Our golden retrievers are enjoying a long hike in Our golden retrievers are enjoying a long hike in between training sessions. 🐾🐾
The residents at the nursing home enjoyed a visit The residents at the nursing home enjoyed a visit from our service dogs recently 🐕‍🦺 💕
Happy Graduation Tanner and Olivia! We are so prou Happy Graduation Tanner and Olivia! We are so proud of you!🎓
Working with service dogs on their tasks and obedi Working with service dogs on their tasks and obedience in public is a critical part of their training. It teaches them to remain focused even when they are in distracting environments. It also contributes to their socialization process and improves their environmental stability. Today we worked at an interstate rest area and then  @lowrys.store, who we appreciate always being so welcoming to our dogs!
Building non-reactive, confident, environmentally Building non-reactive, confident, environmentally stable service dogs requires exposure to all sorts of strange situations. Today we gave them a good dose of strangeness!
Today we got to talk to the Girl Scouts about serv Today we got to talk to the Girl Scouts about service dog training and helped them to earn their “animal helpers” badges. They asked lots of great questions and got to see how dogs do scent trailing.
Yesterday our service dogs in training too a trip Yesterday our service dogs in training too a trip to the Discovery Place in Charlotte for some socialization time. They all did great amongst all the chaos!
Service Dog in training Johnny practicing his Deep Service Dog in training Johnny practicing his Deep Pressure Therapy Task on one of our school friends who had a blast! 🐕‍🦺
We wrapped up Simon’s delivery this morning and We wrapped up Simon’s delivery this morning and could not be happier for him and Lydia! They make an excellent team!
Simon is off to a great start with Lydia, his new Simon is off to a great start with Lydia, his new owner-handler! Here they are practicing Simon’s “lay” command in public.
On his layover in Detroit, Simon learned about dan On his layover in Detroit, Simon learned about dancing fountains, moving sidewalks, departure schedules, and how to be a baby magnet.
It’s Simon’s going home day! He’s traveling It’s Simon’s going home day! He’s traveling to Michigan to start his life as an autism assistance dog.
Tanner’s teachers didn’t mind him sleeping in Tanner’s teachers didn’t mind him sleeping in class, he just has to mind his snoring 😴💤
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