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i need some advice from dog lovers.?

ok as a pet lover and a human lover i love helping people out.
before i ask the question i'm going to give a little insight on the topic.

i will be purchasing a small house that will be my facility, i will be buying a fence and supplies for dogs. (collars leashes, i already have a list set up) i will also hopefully i'm applying this week for a u.s. grant to aid me in this but if i don't recieve it i'll be saving up to make this happen because i'm serious about it! but i also know i should have some money stored away incase any of the dogs has a medical emergency.

i need to make somewhat a profit so i can live, this will be my fulltime+ job. i intend to work everyday atleast 10 hours a day. i will only be charging people for dog behavioral problems which i will be taking classes to learn all about dogs and why they act the way they do. i won't take any money unless i can cure the problem.

my questoin revolves around this-i want to help people and dogs out, i want to train dogs to be seeing eye dogs, dogs for the handicapped and dogs for people who are sick and need a companion. i won't be charging for this. i have read that animals help the sick i've seen it, as i work in health care now. and i want to take some dogs around nursing homes to see patients but i really want to help the handicapped and train dogs to help them. again i will not even take a donation from these people i want to give back and help them. does anyone have any ideas on where i could find information on how to learn to teach dogs for the handicapped. any advice is welcome!!

thanks so much.
well of course they are dogs out there, like normal people with dogs with behavior problems i would try and get them to stop their bad behavior but i would only charge if i could cure whatever the problem may be. so i wouldn't make alot but i would feel so much better knowing that i helped other people that the money is only a small issue.

Public Comments

1. Admirable goal, but I don't see how if you are not going to charge for your services, how are you going to make a living.

2. you might want to call local police stations and see if they have any special dogs and ask were they were trained. Also ask local fire departments they now a lot about the local community.

I love what you are doing and i think that if there were more people with this set of mind the world woruld be a better place for dogs and humans :)

3. www.inch.com/~dogs/service.html -

4. my question too!!how can u make a living when u just lose money and dont even gain a penny cause taking care of them costs too u know like FOOD!!!!

5. You have some very admirable goals however I think you better be ready for lots of unforeseen cost.
You have to be certified to train service dogs you will also need a totally equipped facility that can be used for all aspects of service dog training. The once that I have been in were huge with lots of trainers.
You will probably be required to have a vet on retainer if you keep the dogs over night. You will need lots of insurance, as well as state, county, city license.
You could have basic obedience classes once you are certified and charge for that. I have done it for 20years and you will not make enough to offset the other cost. I also do not see that you could do it alone so that would mean employees, taxes workman comp etc
I don't mean to discourage you but these are some things you need to consider. I hope the grant covers all of these