Wonder Dogs: True Stories of Extraordinary Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are changing the lives of people with disabilities in remarkable ways. From helping people with mobility impairments walk to assisting people with hearing loss communicate, these amazing dogs are making a real difference in the world.

In Wonder Dogs, you'll meet 20 extraordinary assistance dogs and the people whose lives they've changed. You'll read about:

• Hero, a golden retriever who helps his owner, a quadriplegic, live independently
• Marvel, a Labrador retriever who helps his owner, a deaf woman, navigate the world
• Patches, a therapy dog who helps children with autism learn how to interact with others
• Zoey, an emotional support dog who helps her owner, a veteran with PTSD, cope with anxiety

These are just a few of the many inspiring stories you'll find in Wonder Dogs. These dogs are not just pets; they are partners, companions, and lifesavers. They are truly wonder dogs.

Wonder Dogs: True Stories of Extraordinary Assistance Dogs

by Maureen Maurer

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	35026 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	240 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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An assistance dog is a dog that has been trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities. These tasks can include:

• Opening doors
• Retrieving objects
• Providing balance support
• Guiding people with vision impairments
• Alerting people to sounds
• Calming people with anxiety

Assistance dogs can be trained to help people with a wide range of disabilities, including:

• Mobility impairments
• Hearing loss
• Vision impairments
• Autism
• PTSD
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy

Assistance dogs can help people with disabilities live more independent and fulfilling lives. They can:

• Increase mobility
• Improve communication
• Enhance safety
• Provide emotional support
• Reduce stress

There are a number of organizations that train and place assistance dogs with people with disabilities. To find an organization in your area, visit the website of the Assistance Dogs International (ADI).

ADI is a global organization that accredits assistance dog training programs. ADI-accredited programs meet high standards of training and ethics.

There are a number of ways you can support assistance dogs and the people they help. You can:

• Donate to an assistance dog training program
• Volunteer your time to help train assistance dogs
• Spread the word about the benefits of assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are amazing animals that are making a real difference in the world. They are helping people with disabilities live more independent and fulfilling lives. If you are interested in learning more about assistance dogs, I encourage you to read Wonder Dogs. You'll be inspired by the stories of these extraordinary dogs and the people whose lives they've changed.

Wonder Dogs: True Stories of Extraordinary Assistance Dogs

by Maureen Maurer

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	35026 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	240 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE