Wow what wonderful and smart dogs you have!
No, this dog I have now is new, after having to put my old girl, Taffy, to sleep. She was 15 yrs old and such a good dog. She always let me know anytime someone was at the door. Very protective, as she knew something was amiss.
This dog now was already 1 yr old and the girl that had her worked nights slept all day. I don't think she spent much time with her, as she didn't know how to act like a dog or part of a family. Unfortunately, she isn't very smart.
Now as my hearing gets worse and my husband back to work, I haven't quailified for a CI. I have to figure out how to make it on my own. So I'm thinking maybe of looking into a hearing dog. Would getting one mean I would have to get rid of the dog I have now? But, would it make my life so much easier? My best friend's husband went blind and I went to stay with her while her husband trained a seeing eye, it was truly an incredible experience.
Hmm. Nope, this dog is 6 and just not that smart I hate to say it. Constantly runs away every chance she gets. I can't break her of that no matter how hard I try. Wouldn't want to take a chance on putting hours of training into her although I'm sure she wouldn't even qualify. I guess I'll have to look into it if it takes that long.
Lastly, do not be deceived: There is no such thing, under the ADA, that states a hearing dog HAS to be "certified." This is a marketing gimmic by training programs, perhaps the ones that I referred to you above.
So, you're saying that I could just "claim" that my pet dog is my service dog? If that was the case, I would be abusing my right and ruining the rights of others.Mhm- no dogs NEED certification. As long as they serve a function to mitigate disability, they're a service dog. Training them isn't easy, and I probably wouldn't suggest it with a dog that old, but it's not impossible- it just takes time and patience. For some, because the tasks their dog does are very complex, getting a service dog through a specialized program IS the best option.
Mhm- no dogs NEED certification.
Well, I'm not trying to seal her fate.She's a American Pitbull which is why I didnt mention it because they have gotten a bum wrap and I dont want to hear it.Yes I would have to get rid of her as she loves people but fights with other dogs along with my place is very very small and there just isnt the room. I do know alot about dogs as well as my Dad is a Professional Dog Handler and Breeder. I grew up at dog show taking my naps in crates. By the way Seeing Eye is a Place in Morristown N.J. I appreciate your help with a website but would appreciate it if you wouldnt "clean up my thread as I know what Im saying and have a good grip on the english language" I have had this dog for 5 yrs. I believe she may have been abused as any loud talking or yelling sends her into a panic and she shakes and is absolutely scared to death.That is not a good sign. She is a pet and loved and was saved from being either put out on the streets or death.
As for the editing, I didn't do it now, but you need to punctuate and spell right. Being deaf/hoh has its disadvantages, but spelling and proper punctuation shouldn't be claimed as a disability. There are books out there to help you with this.
It's not required under The Americans with Disabilties Act of 1990. ADA Home Page - ada.gov - Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
Now off topic - Pete I'm sorry Im so stupid that my horrible grammar and spelling are so displeasing to you.(Like I care) I have only gone Deaf last year, so this isn't my problem that I didn't get a proper education. What can it be Pete? Gee, I was really only here for friendship and support. This is ALLDEAF not ALLGRAMMARandPuncuation. I didn't realize I had to watch everything I typed.