Service Dogs Can Be LIFE-SAVING

Welcome to Episode 155 of Autism Parenting Secrets. This episode explores the many ways having a service dog can help your child.  Our guest is Taylor Dyer from 4 Paws for Ability, an organization that enriches the lives of people with disabilities by placing life-changing service dogs.  Welcoming a service dog to your family can have a profound impact by creating a safer, calmer, and more joyful experience for your child. But it’s an investment and not a quick fix.Tune in to better understand this opportunity.  It could be one of the most impactful moves you can make.The secret this week is … Service Dogs Can Be LIFE-SAVING<br />You'll Discover:The Three Most Common Tasks A Service Dog Perfoms (4:59)How Service Dogs Help With Behaviors (5:16)What is Tethering (7:20)A Powerful, Potentially Life-Saving Task (10:10)How To Get Set Up For Success With A Service Dog (20:15)The Process of Getting A Service Dog (24:48)The Difference Between Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals (32:56)How Service Dogs Help With Seizures (38:09)<br />About Our Guest:Taylor Dyer is the Client Service Coordinator at 4 Paws for Ability, an organization that enriches the lives of people with disabilities by placing life-changing service dogs.  They breed, raise, and train our service dogs in preparation to assist their partner with specific tasks and skills that mitigate the impacts of their partner’s disabilities.<br />References in The Episode:4 Paws For Ability  https://www.4pawsforability.org/<br />Additional Resources:Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.comBe sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram<br />If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.