Companion Dogs for wandering?

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Hi all,

I know there's been a lot of discussion about wandering. I was wondering, does

anyone have any experience with utilizing a companion dog for this? I've been

reading where dogs are being used to keep wanderers close (at least autistic

kids), and/or to warn caretakers if their charges are wandering. I'm thinking

that this is a great idea! My family wants to get a dog, but how about a

companion/service dog for Conner's wandering ways? thanks,

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I will love seeing responses. I have thought about this too!

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You could always try an electric fence first!! J

Keep smiling

Jan, mother of Trent 25yo w/DS from the LandDownUnder

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Subject: Companion Dogs for wandering?

Hi all,

I know there's been a lot of discussion about wandering. I was wondering,

does anyone have any experience with utilizing a companion dog for this?

I've been reading where dogs are being used to keep wanderers close (at

least autistic kids), and/or to warn caretakers if their charges are

wandering. I'm thinking that this is a great idea! My family wants to get a

dog, but how about a companion/service dog for Conner's wandering ways?

thanks,

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me too!

Kym

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Lol - both! J

Jan

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Sent: Tuesday, 18 May 2010 9:53 AM

Jan Marie

Subject: Re: Companion Dogs for wandering?

For the dog or the kid?

Out of office, Marcia

On May 17, 2010, at 4:53 PM, " Jan Marie " <janmarie21@...> wrote:

You could always try an electric fence first!! J

Keep smiling

Jan, mother of Trent 25yo w/DS from the LandDownUnder

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Sent: Tuesday, 18 May 2010 8:10 AM

pvoorhies@...;

Subject: Companion Dogs for wandering?

Hi all,

I know there's been a lot of discussion about wandering. I was wondering,

does anyone have any experience with utilizing a companion dog for this?

I've been reading where dogs are being used to keep wanderers close (at

least autistic kids), and/or to warn caretakers if their charges are

wandering. I'm thinking that this is a great idea! My family wants to get a

dog, but how about a companion/service dog for Conner's wandering ways?

thanks,

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> Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 18:04:28 -0400

> Subject: Re: DS in the News

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> Yyyyyy yyyyyyyytyytyyty

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Yes, I really believe in dogs as companions, and I guess the more I

think/talk/research it also seems that a dog would be able to give Conner the

independence that he's going to want. At this point, he isn't excaping

anything, he just doesn't really have a clue about danger. He has a lot of

freedom in the house, in the yard, and at the risk of my heart/nerves he is

allowed to do a lot....but.....he just runs and won't stop. Laughing all the

way. We all want a dog so I think we'll give it a try, whether it becomes

certified or not, we'll see. Thanks everyone,

Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 08:43:29 -0500

From: jtesmer799@...

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Subject: Re: Companion Dogs for wandering?

A co worker just received a dog for her child from this organization.

http://www.cci.org/site/c.cdKGIRNqEmG/b.3978475/k.3F1C/Canine_Companions_for_Ind\

ependence.htm

It has been a process that has taken about 2 yrs, i think. Her son is severely

disabled and they were first told about canine companions when they were at Give

Kids the World in Florida.

She and her husband have both been certified for the dog so if one is at work

the other can still take the dog with. She is very impressed with all the

people involved in the program, so impressed that she is having a perennial

plant sale with proceeds going to this organization.

Dogs are really great, always figured out where had gotten to by calling

the dogs, they followed her around everywhere.

Good luck

Joy

On 5/17/2010 5:10 PM, wrote:

Hi all,

I know there's been a lot of discussion about wandering. I was wondering, does

anyone have any experience with utilizing a companion dog for this? I've been

reading where dogs are being used to keep wanderers close (at least autistic

kids), and/or to warn caretakers if their charges are wandering. I'm thinking

that this is a great idea! My family wants to get a dog, but how about a

companion/service dog for Conner's wandering ways? thanks,

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