Gilford's Golden Guardians

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Gilford's Golden Guardians

Service Dog Training. Medical Alert $15,000 Autism $15,000 & Seizure Response $15,000 & Diabetic Aler We specialize in golden retrievers and golden doodles.
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We provide a unique consultative service animal training for parents who want to train a pup to become an autism service animal for their child. The training begins at 8 weeks and culminates with a series of testing at one year. This program is designed for the child who experiences sensory issues due to autism. It is not designed for violent or aggressive children which we view as significantly d

ifferent than a child who experiences meltdowns in an overwhelming environment. This is a fast paced, fun, interactive training curriculum and is sure to delight your child. It requires a commitment of two visits to Gilford per month during the ten month training sessions. Homework and tests are part of the curriculum and the training requires a commitment of 1.5 hours per day. There are a series of reading assignments that must be accomplished and videos that demonstrate proper techniques. We work in accordance of the practices outlined within Titles II and III of the ADA. Our work is reflective of the intents outlined in the International Service Animal criteria and we use Access Testing. Every handler and pup has a pairing agreement which documents the ways in which the animal will be trained a variety of tasks affiliated with the handler's needs due to a diagnosed disability. We require proof of disability or an eligibility letter regarding He-M 503 services from one of the ten area agencies within New Hampshire's Developmental Services System. We also request a letter from a practitioner stating your child would benefit from a service animal. Finally, we provide an assessment with one of our animals to determine whether your child may benefit from being escorted into the community. Feel free to email [email protected] for a written description of the service and the associated costs. Fees: 3-4K cash due to breeder for pup;
14k medical alert and autism service animal training( half due up front the remainder due once per month for the ten months). 1915(c) Medicaid waiver rate is 10k. Emotional Support, 10K
Keep in mind the cost of food, vet bills, kennels, and equipment such as hand free systems, gps collars etc. will be additional costs.

09/22/2024

09/19/2024

Public Announcement!!

09/11/2024

Fall Festival reminders: if your dog is in heat, please leave them home!

09/10/2024

Shadow has his costume!

09/10/2024

Fall Festival!
Oct 5th
11:30-2.
Pot luck!

09/08/2024

Adolescence occurs between six months and 18 months of age—a time when guardians typically struggle the most with their dogs. Some guardians are so overwhelmed and underprepared for this developmental stage of their dog’s life, they choose to surrender the dog to a local shelter or rescue group. In a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science found that the majority of the surrendered dogs (47.7 percent) ) were between 5 months and 3 years of age (M.D. Salman,John G. New, Jr.,Janet M. Scarlett,Philip H. Kass,Rebecca Ruch-Gallie &Suzanne Hetts, 2010)

The neurobiology of adolescence is fascinating, with some key events that alter both the structure and function of the brain.

During canine adolescence, changing s*x hormones effect the animals stress responses. Adolescent dogs have a decreased ability to process information they are receiving from the environment including the presence of dogs, vehicles, people, or really anything around them. They behave in ways that might feel frustrating or upsetting for the dog’s person.

The connectivity between the frontal cortex (responsible for decision making) and amygdala (responsible for emotional processing) decreases, resulting in less behavioral control. We see increased risk taking and more sensitivity to fear.

So what does this mean? This could mean that what was once no big deal to the dog now feels scary; what was once easy to do is now stressful; what once made sense is now confusing. At times, the world can feel like ‘too much’ for the adolescent dog.

As your puppy undergoes this transition into adulthood their inner world is intense, even chaotic. Many pet owners experience an increase in undesirable behavior and find themselves becoming increasingly frustrated. In turn, our own frustration and impatience can cause us to act unpredictably. This adds to our puppy’s inner turmoil. When the inside and the outside are both unpredictable it can be difficult for our dogs to adjust.

If you have an adolescent dog, what can you do? You can give your dog the time and space to observe what is going on around them when on leash at a distance away from the activity when possible. You can give your dog long walks to sniff and explore in nature, giving their brain time to decompress. You can offer your dog a quiet space to sleep so that they can consolidate memories effectively. You can continue training various skills, breaking them down into easier steps that can be generously reinforced.

By understanding what our adolescent dog is experiencing we gain greater compassion and understanding. When we approach adolescence with patience we create a world that is predictable and gentle so our puppies grow up to be their best adult selves.

09/08/2024

Akc golden retriever sale!
6 months old
Breeder is in hospital. Make a reasonable offer

Address

Gilford, NH
03249

Telephone

(603) 455-0778

Website

http://WWW.gilfordsgoldenguardians.com/

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