Jennifer Gravrok

Understanding Assistance Dogs

Is an Assistance Dog the Right Tool for You?

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Empowerment starts with knowledge and understanding. Start your journey towards a more fulfilling life with the aid of an assistance dog with the tips and practical guidance from Jennifer. In a world where the demand for assistance dogs is on the rise to overcome the challenges of various disabilities, it is crucial to recognize that these remarkable companions are not a universal solution. The trends on social media may paint a rosy picture but the journey towards a harmonious relationship is not a one-size-fits-all situation. It is a journey that requires careful consideration, understanding, and commitment. In this book, you will find a valuable resource for anyone seeking the benefits of an assistance dog. Within the pages, you will learn the roadmap to empowerment, for you and your companion. In this book, you will learn:Identify which trained skills an assistance dog could provide to mitigate the effects of your disability. Determine whether you can form a mutually beneficial relationship with an assistance dog. The many factors to consider, including considerations for your ability to care for the dog, your lifestyle, your support system, home, work, school, other personal factors, etc. Decide-if it turns out that an assistance dog can assist your disability and you can form a mutually beneficial relationship-what method of getting and working with an assistance dog is best for you. This book is not your typical guide. It is a transformative and powerful tool that will help you to navigate your capacity to care and provide mutual support for your assistance dog. To learn more, get a copy now!

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Understanding Assistance Dogs
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 298g
• ISBN-13: 9798891091856
• Artikelnr.: 69875147

Autorenporträt

Jennifer Gravrok has been studying and working with assistance dog organizations, clients, and assistance dogs since 2016. She completed her PhD in December 2019 at La Trobe University, where she studied the benefits and challenges that first-time assistance dog handlers experience. She worked with people who received a variety of types of assistance dogs from different organizations around Australia and the world. Her doctoral thesis was awarded the Nancy Millis Award for exceptional merit, rated in the top 5 percent of theses examined. During this time, she also did volunteer work, assisting in raising and training numerous dogs at different stages, from puppies to fully trained assistance dogs. Since then, she has also worked for two assistance dog organizations in the United States, where she predominantly worked with handlers. In this, she has involved herself in all aspects of the journey: interviewing prospective clients, assisting in the matching process between client and dog, preparing and teaching clients how to work with their matched assistance dog, and problem-solving ongoing challenges they experienced years after placement.Throughout, she has collected scientific research and anecdotal notes about the challenges handlers experience and information that clients have stated they wished they knew before partnering with an assistance dog. In Understanding Assistance Dogs, she has compiled these benefits, challenges, and experiences for your benefit, aiming to share the true journey of getting an assistance dog with the world.