talk about how service dogs are picked‚ how they are trained‚ and how the owners are trained with their new dog. The breed that is most commonly picked to be used as a service dog is the Labrador retriever. According to Moore (1995-1996) “Approximately 60-70% of all working guides in the U.S. are Labradors.” This breed of dog is used because of how smart they are‚ they want to work to please you‚ and they are large enough to fit in public places. Several occasions I have watched service dogs
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obstacles safely‚ and retrieving dropped objects. Also‚ during this time the dog learns only to guard its handler. After successful completion of training‚ the dog is matched with a blind person. Any well trained dog can become a guide dog‚ although Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds are the most popular breeds. This is mainly because of their strong instinct to assist their owners. The most important requirement for a guide dog is that it be large enough to be fitted with a harness and a lead
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lighter while weighing 65 lbs. Both male and female are around 23 inches tall when fully grown. The Labrador’s coat is a whitish yellow. A Labrador would do okay in an apartment but are quite active and would be happiest with at least an average sized backyard. You can feed a Labrador dog food for big dogs but should look for one with a high protein content. Labradors are prone to getting health problems such as dysplasia of their hips‚ eye problems‚ heart disease and many more. http://www.thelabradorsite
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allergies. Since 1988‚ they have been pets and guide dogs to many families all around the world. Labradoodles are very smart and well behaved dogs that come in all different sizes and colors. The Labradoodle‚ also known as a Doodle‚ is a hybrid of the Labrador Retriever and the Standard Poodle. Many Labradoodles in America are first generation hybrid dogs. They are considered a hybrid dog breed in all countries‚ but in the future they may become known as pedigree dogs because of their growth in popularity
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target dogs for abuse and dogfights. Their strong‚ muscular body and square jaw makes them attractive to dogfighters. The owners then train and abuse the dog to make them ferocious and mean. In fact‚ most of the canine abuse cases involve pit bulls. Labradors are as likely as pit bulls to be ferocious and mean. The pit bull’s true personality is fun-loving‚ patient‚ smart and trustworthy. However‚ the pit bull needs to be treated and brought up with respect and kindness just like a Chihuahua‚ Golden
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Marley & Me – Book Review Marley has got to be the most disobedient and destructive Labrador retriever on the planet. The book is called “Marley & Me” it is John Gorgan’s autobiographical book. Even if your not a dog person this book will have you intrigued‚ and page after page you will be sitting at the edge of your chair desperately what Marley the naughty dog is going to do next. Jen and John Grogan are a recently married couple‚ who decide on getting a dog as an insight to parenthood
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Online Classroom Search In order to find these 10 items‚ search in the Student Readiness Orientation (SRO) or WLDN 1000. Type your response under each question and then submit this document to your Instructor by following the guidelines in the WLDN 1000 Week 1 Application. Each question is worth 12 points. 1. Find the Week 4 Resources for WLDN 1000 and open the document titled What is a Rubric (and Why Should I Use One?). Copy and paste the first paragraph of the Word document here.
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common ordeal and national symbol of honor in Newfoundland and Labrador‚ just the codfish can equal customary music. With its story power‚ unmistakable sound and solid connections to Western Europe‚ customary music speaks to the area’s history and culture‚ and structures an essential connection between the over a wide span of time. For some it is likewise a pleased and intense indication of the "exceptional Newfoundland and Labrador character." No less imperative is the way that the music keeps
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The Chrysalids Comparison between our world and Labrador As you may know‚ Waknuk‚ in Labrador‚ appears to be a quite normal society. In fact‚ normality is what counts most there : abnormalities are abhorred. People from Waknuk wholeheartedly believe that outlawing difference is the only way to avoid another Tribulation. They are deeply religious and think their religion is the only right one. But are they right ? This people probably thinks this way because they were taught this way. They were
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The dog is a well-known animal. It’s a four footed animal . A dog has a sharp sense of hearing and smell. He can hear footsteps from a great distance. At night he will be up and about at the least sound. He can smell his master from far off. He will rush out of the house to jump on his master and welcome him home. They are intelligent so they can provide services to people‚ such as working with police officers at airports searching bags for bombs and illegal drugs. Moreover‚ dogs can assist firefighters
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