SERVICE & THERAPY POODLES

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How The Dog Got Its Name

When God made the earth and sky,
The flowers and the trees,
He then made all the animals
And all the birds and bees.

And When his work was finished
Not one was quite the same.
He said, “I’ll walk this earth of mine
And give each a name.”

And so he traveled land and sea
And everywhere he went
A little creature followed Him
Until its strength was spent.

When all were named upon the earth
And in the sky and sea,
The little creature said,” Dear Lord,
There is not one left for me.”

The Father smiled and softly said,
“I’ve left you to the end.
I’ve turned my own name back to front
And called you Dog, my friend.”

Author Unknown

Service dog wearing a red vest with medical alert patches.

STANDARD POODLES ARE EXCELLENT SUPPORT DOGS

Because of their calm demeanor and gentle disposition many people use Standard Poodles for support dogs.

Service Dogs are trained to help people with disabilities such as the handicapped, those visually impaired, mental illnesses, seizure disorders, diabetes etc...

Poodles are also trained as Therapy Dogs to provide comfort and affection to people in hospice centers, nursing homes, retirement homes, hospitals, schools and disaster areas.

Emotional Support Dogs provide their owners therapeutic benefits through comfort and support in forms of affection and companionship. An emotional support dog is not required to perform any specific tasks for a disability like service dogs are. They are meant solely for emotional stability and unconditional love.

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Emotional support dogs can help with various kinds of mental and emotional conditions.

Here is a list of some mental and emotional conditions individuals may have that may be helped by having an emotional support dog:

Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Panic attacks
Fear/phobias
Mood disorder
Suicidal Thoughts/Tendencies

A proud poodle sitting next to its award ribbons on a carpet.

Excelling in Scent Work

Louie

His latest ribbons for AKC Scent Work

Advanced Titles in Buried; Exterior and Interior

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