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TOP DOG is dedicated to teaching people with physical disabilities how to train their own dogs to become fully certified service dogs. Each TOP DOG client does all the "hands-on" training him/herself, under the guidance and tutelage of TOP DOG's highly experienced instructors, many of whom are also disabled, and have also trained their own service dogs.
TOP DOG uses positive, gentle training methods to achieve its goals. The end product is a team - a person and dog working together happily, and understanding each other completely. TOP DOG teaches the students in its training program to try and appreciate how a dog thinks. We don't just teach them how to get their dogs to sit; we also teach canine behavior; body language, bonding, breed characteristics, pack relationships -- all the different factors which make up a dog.
Top Dog is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity, number #86-0711039.
| Top Dog 20th Anniversary Celebration! |
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TOP DOG is celebrating 20 years of service to the community with a dinner and silent auction on May 3, 2008, from 1 - 5 pm at Streams in the Desert Church Fellowship Hall at Pima and Craycroft.
There will be a social hour, buffet dinner, silent auction, entertainment, educational presentations, and demonstrations by TOP DOG teams. Tickets are $25.00 (most of which is tax deductible) and all proceeds from the event will go toward the support of the program. Seating will be limited so advance ticket purchase is suggested. Call the TOP DOG office or any board member to secure your ticket.
A tribute book will be produced and advertising space is available! View the rates and print the order form.
Come be a part of this great celebration of SUCCESS! What a better way to spend an afternoon than with friends and associates who are supporters of this National award-winning program. SEE YOU THERE!
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Teamwork Training Manuals
Stewart Nordensson and Lydia Kelley, two of TOP DOG's founders, have written a two-book training manual entitled TEAMWORK, which is devoted to imparting the TOP DOG philosophy and training methods to the general disabled community.
A dog can be taught to perform many helpful skills that will make his owner's life much easier. In TEAMWORK I, authors Nordensson and Kelley offer insight into dog behavior while giving clear and easy to understand instructions for people with disabilities to teach basic obedience skills to their dogs. The companion volume, TEAMWORK II, takes that instruction to the next level.teaching service exercises.
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View the upcoming TOP DOG events and participate!
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For More Information
If you want to apply to our program, become a volunteer, or would like to become a member, please download the information and application packets from our Web site or contact us. We will be happy to send you the applications and information you need. We look forward to hearing from you!
| Tip of the Month |
May 2008
It's so important to neuter your dog. So many healthy animals are put to sleep at humane societies across the nation every year. Too many dogs and cats; not enough homes. It's a simple, safe procedure and it can be done at any age-the earlier the better. Neutered male dogs are generally calmer, less aggressive, and less likely to roam. And they have fewer health problems later in life. Spayed females don't go through the messy heat cycle where they may be snappy and uncomfortable. And they too have fewer health problems later.
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