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Australian Shepherds
are are not only a working
dog, but are also used
as search and rescue dogs,
therapy dogs, partners for a
veteran, part of canine frisbee
teams, and of course, beloved pets.
MEDICAL ALERT DOGS: Are Aussies Good To positive trait for assistance
These service dogs help Be Service Dogs? dogs. They’re large enough to
owners suffering from seizures If you research the breed, a provide balanced support and
or epilepsy prepare for an few words you will see are: open doors as well. Aussies
upcoming seizure episode energetic, loyal, intelligent, are extremely athletic and
and keep them safe during motivated, working, and energetic. This is good because
it. Another type of service athletic. These words sum up they’re always willing to
dog under this category is a the breed pretty well. Aussies work, whether that be with a
diabetic assistance dog, who are great working dogs but trainer or with their handler,
helps alert their owner when also great family members, but they do need constant
their blood sugar is low or which people soon discovered. stimulation. Australian
can seek medical assistance Shepherds are beautiful dogs,
if necessary. There are They’re extremely friendly and but their coat does require
many other types of medical energetic and maintain their some maintenance. They must
assistant dogs for dozens of youth throughout their lifespan, be regularly brushed to avoid
diseases. Some dogs can now which is about 10-14 years. tangles, knots and clumps.
even sniff out. The Australian Shepherd is an It’s important to be able to
extremely intelligent breed, handle their grooming needs
MOBILITY ASSISTANCE who picks up on learning new and to know they are a bit of a
DOGS: This is the type of things very quickly. This is a shedder if you have allergies.
service dog that helps humans great trait for service dogs Aussies thrive when they
with spinal injuries, leg injuries, to have, as it makes task have space to roam and a job
or any injury that makes training much quicker and to do. They require mental
walking, standing or balancing easier. Aussies aim to please stimulation and things to keep
difficult. These are typically as well, which is another good them busy to avoid destruction.
larger breed dogs since they trait. This breed is one of the The breed is very friendly and
provide balanced support for “velcro dogs”, meaning they outgoing and loves to make
their handler. They help their love to be near their person. new friends. Overall, they are
humans stay standing, open This makes them immensely an excellent choice for a service
doors, walk, retrieve items, etc. loyal and dedicated to their dog as long as you know their
person, which is another requirements.
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