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Skilled Companion DogsA Skilled Companion Dog may be a dog which has been removed from our Disability Assist Dog programme, a puppy raised specifically for the role of a Skilled Companion Dog, a suitable adult dog donated to the programme, or a privately owned dog trained to a suitable standard. Skilled Companion Dogs do not have Public Access, and are not entitled to enter places that a pet dog can not go. Perfect Partners will support families who do not require a fully trained Disability Assist Dog, usually when one or more children have autism spectrum disorder, but we will work with other individuals as appropriate. Perfect Partners will select a puppy in consultation with the family and then train the puppy until it is around twelve months of age. At this point the puppy will be integrated into the family home, with support provided so the transition is as smooth as possible. Families are encouraged to visit the puppy as it grows so the family can form a bond with their puppy, and so the child with autism can be slowly introduced to their dog. In the case of adult dogs and career change dogs contact is also encouraged, particularly during the time leading up to placement. If you would like more information about this programme please contact us through our email address below. Our contact informationPerfect Partners Assistance Dog Trust1/24 Opaheke Road Papakura Auckland 2110 Mobile: 022 139 5366 Email: contact_ppadt@yahoo.com |
