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Note: We
are now fully accredited for most air travel
Via The Civil
Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Virgin Airlines Australia
Under The
Management Of
Rhana Smith - National Operations Manager
All Our Programs
have been upgraded and 'modernised' in line with client needs and
industry changes. Rhana is now implementing widespread changes
and this brings an exciting new aspect
 to our organisation.
Rhana Smith has been in training and bought
to "Readiness" to lead this organisation for over four long years,
now setting up a committee in the Gosford NSW area as she heads up
the oldest Assistance Dog Organisation in Australia. Rhana is
a highly recognised equestrian trainer, also one of Australia's
finest dog trainers and behavioural specialists.
What Is An "Assistance Dog"
An Assistance dog is just the general name given to a "Disability Aid Dog", hence we will often use our own 'brand', but
essentially, there is no difference between an "Assistance Dog" and
our own brand, or "Trade Mark" of a Disability Aid Dog. We
NEVER simply sell dogs "Off The Shelf" - as we train "Program Teams"
- this means that the Dog, Disabled Handler and The Carer/s will
need to be trained together in our extensive training schedule.
Yes, it is a complex 'program', as is "Guide Dogs", but we
are highly trained professionals that are here to make the whole
agenda seamless and enjoyable.
"The Applicant" must be committed to this as it is quite a
lengthy process, (All Explained On
The
"How Do I Apply - The Costs" page), from the links bar above.
How do you "Contact Us?", just email or call us on the
"About Us" link above.
What Types Of Disability
Do These Dogs Cover?
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The Obvious disabilities like a
mobility disability - (Wheelchair or such like)
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People with emotional and mental illness
- must be medically documented and be a condition which will
last for a minimum of 5 years due to the cost of training
(Negotiable).
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People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and
Fibromyalgia, also similar disorders.
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Most other medically certified conditions
that render the patient disabled.
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NOTE: We do NOT train "Guide Dogs",
or dogs for any sight impairment.
Go To This Link For
Guide Dogs Queensland.
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People with a hearing problem
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Go To This Link For
"Hearing Dogs".
There are several 'Types' of
"Disability Aid Dog" or "Assistance Dog" - As is listed below
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A Companion Dog:
Purely for assisting a disabled person at home. These dogs
are trained to help in the home only, not having any rights to
enter areas prohibited for dogs. They also have no 'cape',
the "Accreditation Card" clearly marked to the fact that they
are "Companion Dogs" with "Nil Entry Rights".
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A Therapy / Medical Therapy Dog: These
dogs undergo a very strict regime of training, as they do enter
highly sensitive areas and need to be trained, again, with their
handler, to realise their high level of responsibility toward
hospitals, nursing homes, aged care facilities and such like.
The standard "Therapy Dog" is however of lesser training, but
also has entrance rights to Private and Public Housing, motels
when travelling and general accommodation such as caravan parks.
These dogs DO NOT however have entrance rights to food areas and
places where dogs are normally prohibited, save general parks
and accommodation as mentioned.
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The Disability Aid Dog or Assistance Dog:
is a highly trained dog. as described above, these dogs
and their handlers have exactly the same rights as does a "Guide
Dog". These "Trained Teams" are a joy to watch as they
navigate supermarkets, shopping towns, or just at the doctors.
Their training is evident from the moment you see them operate,
but unfortunately, until recently, no laws were in place to stop
"Back Yarders" - But now there is - See "The Law and Assistance
Dogs" on the link bar above.
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Indigenous
Persons and Cultures Welcomed
We are piloting a new program that is specifically designed for the
indigenous peoples from all areas of the world that live in
Australia, particularly our Australia Indigenous Peoples
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Don, Avril and "Samson"
These wonderful people are both disabled, a husband and wife team
who are training their Curly Coated Retriever - 6 Months Old - as a
full
Disability Aid Dog.
Mary and "Jelly Bean"
Mary and Jelly Bean only came to us some months ago, soon realising
the huge amount of training Mary had put into her little dog of near
8 years. They gained accreditation with distinction only
recently. Mary is a highly committed woman who values her new
found independence and is a joy to all of us here at
"Disability Aid Dogs".
Leanne and Moses
This "Program Team" have been operating for over six months, another
example of the work we now do with the smaller breeds. Many
disabled people are in financial stress with the ever
increasing costs of owning a dog. Hence the Smaller Breeds are
so popular.
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