Comments on: Labradors As Service Dogs

By: Dani

Dani — Wed, 24 May 2023 09:35:25 +0000

I really liked the article. My current guide dog and my previous one are both black labs. When I lived back in the US, I wanted home training and a German Shepherd, but that was with the school at the time they only did the six New England states and yes, I did live in one of them and it’s still took forever for them to Find a match and by the time they were thinking of it I was coming to Germany to finish my education and get my degree in music education over here so then they said I had to go elsewhere and I didn’t care what type of dog it was. First one was a black lab female her name was Salem. I got her in 2011 from guiding eyes for the blind, When she retired, I kept her as a house pet. Current one is from an internationally accredited trainer here in Germany. The dogs name is. Castor.

By: Luana Brown

Luana Brown — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 21:24:50 +0000

What is the process for adopting a labrador therapy dog? i am 20 years post a traumatic brain injury. i am a survivor!! and am now 74 years old
thank you, in advance, for your help!
maggie

By: Andrew Williams

Andrew Williams — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 15:34:21 +0000

Hi Pippa My wife suffers from Fibromyalgia and I am wondering if we could find someone to help us train our 12 month old male Labrador to help my wife if I am out at the shops or doing some shopping we are on a low income with her being disabled and uses a powered wheelchair when she is out of the home so I am looking for someone to train him to be an assistance dog as well as a family pet many thanks Andy Rhuddlan Denbighshire N.Wales

By: Jeremy Hazel

Jeremy Hazel — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:43:54 +0000

I am a 45 year old male that has PTSD anxiety, adhd. Two months ago I lost my 12 year old male Blockhead black lab. And my lab was everything he was my best friend you know and they are great service dogs and I’m currently in Memphis Tennessee and basically am looking for another best friend and helper. Was he going to the disability process I don’t have the means of affording one but if anybody is aware of anybody that has a black Blockhead male puppy that they would like to donate that would be awesome thank you very much for your time and for anybody that response thank you very much have a blessed week bye bye.

By: Pippa Mattinson

Pippa Mattinson — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 09:09:13 +0000

In reply to Bob. How lovely! :)

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 23:08:57 +0000

We have 2 chocolate Labs who visit our local hospital. They visit all the wards from Intensive Care to children’s. They also visit patients in A&E. This week they have visited the area around the Grenfell Tower fire twice and have provided emotional support and acted as a distraction to many people.

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 10:40:20 +0000

I am in need of an emotional support dog. I have had cancer, nervous breakdown.terrible depression and getting to the point of not wanting to leave the house. Where can I get a black lab and get help with training. My anxiety and depression – I need help I also suffer from short term memory lose due to An accident that left me with a plate and a cadaver bone on my c6 & c7

By: Janet Prueitt

Janet Prueitt — Mon, 29 May 2017 03:42:35 +0000

I have two black lab brothers who were rescue dogs. One if them, though untrained, stays right by my side when out in the yard. I am 67 and a small woman and my balance is not good any more. I can stump my toe on a rock and fall. I guess Blackie senses my age and need for a watchful eye. It’s amazing that he has taken me on as my protector. I used to get annoyed at his constant closeness outside but I now realize he’s trying to protect me. His brother is not so inclined but that’s ok. At least one if them is.

By: Sue Palmer

Sue Palmer — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 15:35:24 +0000

I have had and do have labs. I did have a female chocolate lab that when I would have a seizure at home alone, she would be be my side liking me when I came to everytimemail and she would stay by me til I was ok again. We had to put her down in September due to cancer and now have rescued a 2yr old yellow lab that is very loving just hyper for her age. I was wondering how to train her to let me know before I have a seizure? I’ve had people tell me they can. She is very smart and is starved for attention. I’m alone with her everyday and have the time to train her. Can anyone answer my question?

By: CAROL F ADAMS

CAROL F ADAMS — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:22:10 +0000

I think labs are great service dogs. I am on my third dog. this one is a black lab named Roker. I got him when he was two, and he is now 7. He is a great help to me. I am a disabled Vet and he has been trained to help me by opening and closing doors, picking up anything I drop, helping me to dress and undress, and just being near to profide comfort when I need it. LABS are Great.