Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Facts About Service Dog Equipment

By Shanna McNeil


While animals are found in many homes, some animals are not just there to provide their owners with companionship and affection alone but, because they are trained to be a source of assistance to the owner. These incredible animals allow people with various health problems go about their daily lives more independently than they would without the special companion. When a person has decided that a certified animal such as this can help, they then have to get in touch with a facility that is certified and able to train these remarkable animals. Dogs are often the common choice to help people. Once the canine has fully completed the necessary training, it will have to wear service dog equipment.

The attire of a working animal is really important. There are many different designs, shapes, sizes and colors. What a particular animal will wear depends on a number of things such as, where the animal has been given training along with the type of skill the canine has learned among other things. Frequently, the attire has dual purpose, that allows the canine and owner to successfully complete a task.

Public recognition is necessary at all times, the canine's uniform will help the public to recognize the animal. The attire has to make the animal quickly identifiable so the owner can access all pubic areas.

Leashes along with collars are as important to working animals as they are to pets. These very common pieces are needed for the owner and the animal to be able to move around together smoothly. The leash can also be a very important tool for training. Those with eye sight challenges also depend highly on these pieces to protect themselves and their animals from being separated from one another.

A harness is normally an import part of a uniform. Animals can often be seen wearing one that has a handle attached to it to help with the physical mobility of the owner. The skill or task that the dogs are meant to do often dictates the design.

In order to be easily and quickly identified, most working animals will wear a vest when they are walking with their owners in public. The vest will usually consist of information such as where the animal was taught and the skill set the dogs have learned. Though not always the case, most vests also have one or more pockets for transporting small, lightweight items. Owners must recognize that these pockets must never be over filled to ensure that the working animal is both comfortable and safe at all times.

Items such as toys, food or treats and a clicker are often used though, not often seen by the public. These items are usually temporarily used while training a canine. Every time a skill is done well, they are given a reward so they can learn that they are doing things right.

Service dog equipment is only for certified working dogs therefore, most people in the public are not able to access it. For owners of working animals, parts of an animal's uniform are usually replaceable through the training facility or the trainer.




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