Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Greater Indepence Increased Mobility with Assistance Dogs


VuCare Assistance Dogs and Companion Dogs offer their new owners greater independence increased mobility, enhanced confidence and higher self esteem.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Friday, August 26, 2016

Our Dogs From A Small Group Of Trusted Breeders



VuCare in conjunction with our registered trainers preselect our dogs from a small group of trusted breeders so as to assure temperament and avoid potential genetic issues.

An applicant's own dog may be used for this program after both the applicant and dog undergo a full assessment before being accepted into any VuCare program. There is a small fee to cover our trainers time.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Monday, August 22, 2016

The Ways To React if You See a Service Dog


While many service dogs are adorable and maybe you're intrigued by their working vest and the tacit wisdom that goes along with that, you can find rules that everyone should follow for the advantage of both dog and owner.

  • Typically do not give a command to the dog, that's consistently to be done by the owner free of one else.
  • Try to not walk alongside the dog’s left side this can be a diverting manner.
  • Make an attempt to not walk in sync put together on the owner’s right side it is much better to stay several paces behind.
  • If you are feeling the owner may need some help, always request first and then offer your left arm to them.
  • Never give a bite or treat to some service dog.
  • Simply touch or pat the dog if the owner has given permission to do so.
  • And if that's the scenario it is better to give a gentle pat on the head.

In 1916, a doctor who was in charge of a training for the war wounded in Germany was walking a blind man on the property of the hospital when he was briefly called away. He left his German Shepherd accountable for the patient and on his return, he was so impressed with the way that his dog had behaved that he vowed to begin training dogs to be guides for the blind and that is how it all began!

An important requisite of service dog guidance is the existence of these creatures is being increasingly understood as treatment and canines are finding their means, as residents, into an increasing assortment of psychiatric and geriatric hospitals and hospices.

While dogs can be instructed to pull carts which might be loaded with things that one purchases, or in some states even bring milk from a churn, perhaps the most important occupation of all is as a business to the sole and the aged those people who had have no one to relate to were it not for their devoted and adoring friend, the dog.

How Hearing Dogs are Trained

The training of the exceptional sort of service dog usually takes anywhere from 4 to 7 months. During this time the dog’s nature will be evaluated, they are going to move through intensive conformity, socializing and sound training. While many pets are given treats to support learning, hearing dogs are instructed to work for either toys or merely fondness.

Hearing dogs are trained to respond to common sounds that occur in the house or outside atmosphere. This includes fire alarms, smoke alarms, the ring of a telephone, the sound of an incoming text on a cell phone, oven timers, doorbells, knocks on the door, alarm clocks and when it is wanted, other sounds including the cry of a baby who has awakened from a rest.


Once a hearing dog is place with their new owner, they are going to most ordinarily become aware of added sounds that apply especially to their new environment. This may comprise the beep of a microwave, the alarm sound the washer’s load is done, etc.

The limits of a hearing dog are if a sound merely is heard quite at random and extremely inconsistently… for example, they may not react to the buzzing sound of the emergency broadcast system alarm on the telly, since it does not happen often.

Usually, a trainer will bring a special dog to a brand-new owner so that one may provide some one on one training to help the dog get settled and to go over any questions that could seem. Most times, this can last from 3 to 6 days and reputable companies may have the standing offer of supplying lifelong follow up.

Work should be interrupted by a dog as play. When a sniffer dog was trained, his advantage will be to recuperate. When a young dog recuperates a package of banned drugs, he will be allowed to have a game with the bundle, but that will function as only game he could be allowed when he is working. A dog’s instincts are directed into recuperating a unique scent The dog gets every individual odor and breaks it down in its head until it finds the one that it understands that their master desires… The dog builds up an “odor picture”. Every picture was given to him or her includes the unique narcotic or explosive the dog is still trained to find as a common denominator.

To learn more phone us on 1300 830 166 or e-mail us at info@vucare.com.au. See VuCare Assistance Dogs site at http://vucare.com.au.

Friday, August 19, 2016

VuCare Assistance Dogs Helping People with Varying Disabilities Throughout Australia



VuCare was founded in 2006 and first commenced training dogs in 2008. Our goal is to train 6 new dogs each year. These dogs will then go on helping people with varying disabilities throughout Australia.

The dogs themselves vary both in size and breed from little Fox Terrier to large St. Bernards! From pedigree dogs to cross breeds from rescue centres. They also donated by a group of caring breeders, VuCare members and loving members of the public.

If you have, or know of, a puppy/young dog, which you think might be suitable for training, please contact our pooch support team by calling our Head Office on 1300 363 700 or by email at poochteam@vucare.com.au.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

VuCare Assistance Dogs - Dogs have an important place in people's lives.



If dogs could speak, they might be able to explain that special bond and its benefits that exist between humans and dogs. Our success stories and studies speak for them. Studies show again and again that dogs can provide tremendous benefits to individuals by offering companionship and performing everyday "human" tasks. Not only can dogs reduce the physical obstacles facing people with disabilities, but also the social barriers. A dog helps bridge gaps of ignorance by stimulating common interests, like sharing dog stories.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Friday, August 12, 2016

Become A Puppy Parent or Friend at Vucare Assistance Dogs


VuCare has a team of Volunteer Puppy Parents who work tirelessly and they all have one thing in common, a true love of animals and a desire to see them safe, happy and healthy.

Our Volunteer Puppy Parents walk the dogs, spend time with the dogs, help with management and fundraising. Puppy Parent Volunteers have to be 18 years old or older.

We also have occasional Puppy Buddy volunteers for particular work experience programs. Puppy Pal Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.

All you need to be a Puppy Parent or Buddy is a genuine love of creatures, a real desire to work with dogs, be physically healthy, enjoy walking and be the appropriate age. You'll also have to make a commitment of 2 hours or more per visit either fortnightly or monthly.

If you have, or know of, a puppy/young dog, which you believe might be suitable for training, please contact our pooch support team by phoning our Head Office on 1300 363 700 or by e-mail at poochteam@vucare.com.au.

To learn more phone us on 1300 830 166 or e-mail us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs site at http://vucare.com.au.

Monday, August 8, 2016

About VuCare Assistance Dogs - Service Dogs



In 2004 VuCare and OzKind amalgamated and will continue to run under the VuCare banner. The amalgamation has given us the ability to provide greater support for those in need of handicap services and assistance dogs.

VuCare operates as a not for profit organization that provides support with medical aids and contains a goal to train Assistance Dogs and Company Dogs to enhance the quality of life and increase the level of autonomy for those who have handicaps. VuCare Assistance Dogs and Companion Dogs offer their new owners greater autonomy increased mobility, enhanced self-assurance, and higher self esteem.

Where we're

VuCare Assistance Dog training is handled from our Melbourne Head Office and is situated in Docklands VIC. Our training programmes are undertaken in VIC, NSW, and QLD in safely closed environments from the public until they have been reading to start their Public Access Training or In-Home Training.
Our Assignment

The assignment of VuCareAssistance Dogs is to help kids and adults with disabilities attain greater independence by training and placing service and therapy dogs to help with the person's daily needs.

Aims of VuCare Assistance Dogs

The VuCare training program has been developed to help enhance the standard of living and increase the level of autonomy and resilience for people with handicaps.

VuCare is committed to providing the highest level of training for our dogs to be able to improve the lives of our customers and the dogs who care for them.

We plan to introduce new and advanced training programmes to meet the growing need for assistance dogs. We also will strive to understand the needs of our customers and train the dogs in order to fulfill those needs.

VuCare is committed to reaching out to the public introducing them to the advantages of support dogs due to their customers/owners for the good of most parties involved.

We aim to introduce a number of training programmes to train appropriate dogs for an increasing need of Assistance dogs in our society. For customers living with severe disabilities, we help develop strategies and advanced alternatives so as to ensure that they will have the ability to optimize the advantages of, in addition to ensuring good management of the assistance dog.

In the last few years, VuCare has developed quite a few innovative new programs, among our current goals is to develop a Prison Puppy Program. Inmates in Association will learn about duty by raising and training puppies for Assistance Dogs. In 2017, we expect to have our first dogs graduated under this system inside an Australian Correctional facility.

If dogs could talk, they might be able to explain that particular bond and its advantages that exist between humans and dogs. Our success stories and studies talk for them. Studies demonstrate again and again that dogs can provide enormous benefits to individuals by offering companionship and performing regular "human" jobs. Not only can dogs reduce the physical challenges facing people with disabilities, but also the societal hurdles. A dog helps bridge gaps of ignorance by arousing common interests, like sharing dog stories.

At Assistance Dogs, volunteers allow us to provide these essential services to people that have handicaps and special needs. From corporate patrons to grade school children who raise money by baking and selling dog biscuits, Assistance Dogs is exceptionally thankful for the generosity of our donors and volunteers. With their support, we'll continue to train and provide service and therapy dogs to improve the lives of a growing number of individuals.

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au.

Friday, August 5, 2016

VuCare Assistance Dogs Training Programs



VuCare Assistance Dogs Training Programs:
For Pets and their companions.

- Better Pet basic
- Social Interaction
- Assess for home assist
- General home assist
- Advance home assist
- One on One Training
- Private Assistance Dogs
- Security Guard Dogs (AFP check required)
- Dog Training Course 1 (beginner)
- Dog Training Course 2 (advance)


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For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/

Monday, August 1, 2016

VuCare Assistance Dogs: Our Mission



VuCare Assistance Dogs: Our Mission
The mission of VuCare Assistance Dogs is to help children and adults with disabilities achieve greater independence by training and placing service and therapy dogs to assist with the individual's daily needs.

Read more: http://vucare.com.au

For more information call us on 1300 830 166 or email us at info@vucare.com.au. Visit VuCare Assistance Dogs website at http://vucare.com.au/