Types of Assistance Dogs Trained @ OnQ
OnQ Siberians, are specially bred to meet our high temperament and trainability
ideals. All dogs are socialized, healthy, and worked with since birth, to be the
assistant that you need. We do not rescue our dogs, because we believe that a
sound dog with a known history, is the only way to insure that the dog can
handle being relied upon.
People living with assistance dogs develop greater self-esteem,
confidence, and experience a better quality of life all the way around. Over
time, the dog helps them take back their independence by helping them to
accomplish tasks which they previously found a source of stress.
OnQ Siberians reviews applicants from all over the US, who are matched with a
dog that will be compatible with their lifestyle and specific needs. Because we
are a small kennel and only breed one litter every year and a half, dogs
available are limited. Dogs available for assistance can be cross trained to
help with a variety of tasks. Specifications listed below are generalities, and
not exhaustive of the dogs capability.
Additional task training for individual specific needs is available upon request, and may require a deposit, to insure the placement of the dog.
All applicants fill out our Service Dog Inquiry Form
Hearing Dogs
Hearing dogs can be trained to complete a number of hearing tasks. Your hearing dog can let you know if; The phone is ringing, Someone is at the door, If there is a fire alarm sounding, If your alarm is waking you up, or if a timer is going off. Additional training for individual specific audio needs is available upon request, and may require a deposit .
Epilepsy Service Dogs
Epilepsy Service Dogs are carefully selected out of our litters, for showing the best natural responses to people prior to having a seizure. The seizure sensitive dogs, are then worked with, to developed their gift into a routine of caring and attending to their handler before, during, and after a seizure. We will not place dogs who have shown negative reactions to seizures, into a Epilepsy Service Dog home. Dogs who are placed as Epilepsy Service Dogs, after a period of bonding are likely to alert to their handler's oncoming Seizures.
Dogs trained for Epilepsy Service Work are trained first and foremost, to stabilize their handler during a seizure. They are also trained to lick the face and hands of the handler to help bring them out of the seizure. Additional tasks such as hitting an alarm, 911 button, or alerting family members, is by preference, and may require additional training and a deposit .
Therapy Dogs/Psychiatric Service Dogs
Therapy dogs are available to people with a number of severe emotional disorders. Common reasons for a therapy dog are; Autism, Paranoid Schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, etc. People requesting dogs for this purpose must have been diagnosed by a Doctor or Psychiatrist, and have a prescription made out for a Therapy Dog. These dogs are trained to provide calming emotional support. They are quiet gentle dogs. They can also be trained to curve self-destructive behavior. These dogs may or may not be trained for public access, depending on the needs of the client.
Mobility Assistance Dogs
These dogs are available to people with mobility issues. They help to provide a brace for their master, as they walk next to them, they can even help them up if they should fall. Dogs trained for mobility assistance, are commonly also trained to go get help in the event that their master becomes ground bound. These dogs may also be trained to Open Doors or Bring Items to their handler.
Family Protection Dogs
These Some Clients want a dog that is not vicious or violent, but will be a strong deterrent for would be attackers. Dogs trained for Family Protection work do not bite. They defend while at home, and make in impressive display at the handlers command. These dogs are under the handler's control at all times and should not be regarded as dangerous.
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**OnQ & Able, does not train leader dogs for the blind.