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Service Dog Assistance Program Opportunities Please let us know the assistance you can provide: New Disabled Assistance Program Announcement In response to the legal case we are working on
in Ottumwa Iowa we realized the great need for a Service Dog training program
needing to be developed to provide Pit Bulls as Service Dogs to those who are
dealing with disabilities. Over
the next six months we will be working on the development of a curriculum of
training that once completed will be provided to network trainer volunteers and
those in the disabled population who may benefit from the use of having a Pit
Bull as a service companion. Through
this program we will seek to provide individuals with disabilities free Pit Bull
pups and access to a volunteer trainer to assist in the training of this pup for
service work catered to meet the direct needs of that individual. We
will additionally be recruiting sponsors for this program to help provide all
the necessary items for training such as harnesses, leashes, service dog
backpacks, and other material useful in the training and service process. Trainers In
order to make this program a success we will need trainers who are willing to
volunteer for the cause to sign up from around the world. If you are a trainer
(or know of a trainer) and would like to participate in this program you can
provide us with your information and we would be happy to place you in our
trainer Network. In return for this volunteer assistance we will provide you a
free listing through our Web sites as well as make direct referrals to you of
individuals in your area who need training assistance.
Requests for trainers and training information is one of the greatest
requests we receive at the American Pit Bull Registry. Receiving between 3-4
Million hits per month on our Web sites can offer trainers in our Network and
excellent opportunity at gaining new clients. Breeders, Rescues, and Shelters We
need your assistance to make this program a success also. We need Pit Bull
puppies to be donated to the program for use by individuals with disabilities.
We are looking for Pit pups that are pure bred and between 3-6 weeks old. These
pups will begin their relationship through visits with the disabled recipient at
this early age to help promote a strong bonding relationship.
Individual Volunteers as
Transitional Care Providers During
the first couple of months we will need individuals to volunteer to provide
transitional care for Pit pups. This will involve caring for the pup through a
transition phase, taking part in care visits with the disabled recipient and
assisting with puppy cleanups and socialization as well as working with the
volunteer trainer to coordinate training activities and practice and reinforce
training. Merchants, Sponsors and Donors There
are costs involved in providing the necessary equipment to promote Service Dog
training. Such equipment as harnesses, backpacks, leashes, bedding, pee pads,
dog toys, rewards, and even food. We would like to make the cost of owning a
Service Pit as minimal as possible. If donations of these items or financial
donations for their purchase can be made we would greatly appreciate such.
Placement of logos to show your support are welcomed and other marketing
opportunities acknowledging your support can be provided upon approval. Disabled Individuals If
you can benefit from a Pit Bull service companion we would be happy to sign you
up and let you know when the appropriate network of individuals are available in
your area.
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