Download or read book The Right Dog for the Job written by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-05-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells how a golden retriever is trained as a service dog, to help someone who has trouble moving their arms or legs, and later as a guide dog for a man who cannot see.

Download or read book The Eyes that Lead written by Michael Tucker and published by Robert Hale. This book was released on 1984 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, a qualified guide dog instructor, describes the process of training a guide dog and its human partner.

Download or read book Living with Blind Dogs written by Caroline D. Levin and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Living with Blind Dogs', now in its second edition, is the only published resource book on this topic. It embodies helpful hints from dozens of blind-dog owners, as well as years of ophthalmic nursing, veterinary, and dog training experiences. Both the veterinary community and dog owners alike continue to praise this text, in which Levin successfully answers the common question: "What do I do now?"

Download or read book Guide Dogs for the Blind written by Alice Boynton and published by Red Chair Press. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People who cannot see need helpers to get around in daily life. Readers will learn how dogs are trained for this important work.

Download or read book Guide Dogs for the Blind Their Selection Development and Training written by Clarence J. Pfaffenberger and published by Elsevier Science & Technology. This book was released on 1976 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Guide Dogs for the Blind written by Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Thunder Dog written by Michael Hingson and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2012-08-06 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An instant New York Times bestseller, Thunder Dog tells the true story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the life-changing power of faith and trust in the face of terror. When one of four hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center's North Tower on September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, a district sales manager for a data protection and network security systems company, was sitting down for a meeting. His guide dog, Roselle, was at his feet. Blind from birth, Michael could hear the sounds of shattering glass, falling debris, and terrified people flooding all around him. But Roselle sat calmly beside him. In that moment, Michael chose to trust Roselle's judgment and not to panic. They were a team. As you relive that fateful day in September 2001 alongside Michael and Roselle, you'll learn: The ways that grief and loss can lead the way for change How the rare trust between a man and his guide dog can inspire your own unshakeable faith The healing power of telling your own story Praise for Thunder Dog: "Chapter by chapter of this intriguing work will keep you spellbound. Thunder Dog celebrates the power of the human and animal bond. We all can learn life lessons from this incredible story." --Larry King, Emmy award-winning broadcaster and longtime host of Larry King Live

Download or read book Traveling Blind written by Susan Krieger and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRAVELING BLIND is a deeply reflective description of coming to terms with lack of sight. It reveals the invisible work of navigating with a guide dog while learning to perceive the world in new ways. The author travels with Teela, her lively "golden dog," through airports, city streets, and Southwest desert landscapes, exploring these surroundings with changed sight.

Download or read book Confessions of a Guide Dog written by Musket and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered what a guide dog does? How do they know to lead a blind owner? Can they understand traffic lights? Most importantly, how does the owner know where to pick up the poop? This memoir answers these questionsand more. It tells what guide dogs are supposed to do. Theyre smart, loyal and well-trainedbut not all dogs are created alike. Musket is proof of that. Hes definitely got a thing for treats and belly rubs. For the first time, the dog has his say. (Of course he needed a little help with the typing, since he doesnt have opposable thumbs. Thats where author Mark Carlson came in. Still, Musket is the brains of the outfit.) Mark and Musket tell their story with humor, emotion, and Muskets occasional contradictions. And at the end of the day, Musket somehow manages to be a great guide dog too. Confessions of a Guide Dog was written so a wonderful, devoted dog could reach out to those who havent been lucky enough to meet him. Hell make you smile, laugh, cry, and want to give him treats. This is their story. (And theyre sticking to it.)

Download or read book Guide Dog Heroes written by Linda Bozzo and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True story of a guide dog, the history of guide dogs, and the training methods used to transform an ordinary dog into a canine hero.

Download or read book Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc., an educational institution that trains visually impaired individuals to use guide dogs. Notes that transportation, room and board, and the training are free of charge. Provides information about the different departments within the school, including breeding, kennels, and veterinary care. Includes information about puppy raising, dog training, and student training and services. Offers access to publications, a calendar of events, and career opportunities. Discusses public access and etiquette. Posts contact information via mailing address, telephone numbers, and e-mail.

Download or read book Guide Doggie written by Daniel Saynuk and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fun and unique full-color book is a great way to introduce children to the world of a guide dog. Help educate your child while they have fun with Guide Doggie! Meet Guide Doggie when he is a puppy, then follow him on his adventures during guide dog training. Learn what a guide dog does during the day, including the chores he completes for his handlers in order to keep Guide Doggie ready to serve. Your child will learn how guide dogs help the blind live more independently, and how dogs can be heroes too! With narration of the book done by a guide dog each page is a fun an educational adventure for all ages.

Download or read book Shannon Raises Puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind written by Diane Deaver and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-20 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the inspirational story of Shannon, who brought her whole family into the exciting adventure as she raised guide dog puppies.

Download or read book Training a Guide Dog written by Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Brief History of Dog Guides for the Blind written by Nelson Coon and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ce livre trace un portrait de l'histoire des chiens guides pour les personnes ayant une déficience visuelle

Download or read book Report of Interim Committee on Guide Dogs for the Blind written by California. Legislature. Assembly. Interim Committee on Guide Dogs for the Blind and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Guide Doggie written by Daniel Saynuk and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-11-26 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fun and unique coloring book is a great way to introduce children to the world of a guide dog. Help educate your child while they have fun with Guide Doggie! Meet Guide Doggie when he is a puppy, then follow him on his adventures during guide dog training. Learn what a guide dog does during the day, including the chores he completes for his handlers in order to keep Guide Doggie ready to serve. Your child will learn how guide dogs help the blind live more independently, and how dogs can be heroes too! With narration of the book done by a guide dog each page is a fun an educational adventure for all ages. Your child can color the pages, making it an interactive as well as educational learning experience. Fill in the blank pages let your child get involved in telling the story, and fun bonus games including a word search, crossword puzzle and, word jumbles based on the story will help your child remember what they learned!