26 Jul 2010, 10:32 pm
I don't think I could ever get our family's cat to do it...she's like a clone of me and definitely has a lot of sensory and other sensitivities. (It really IS weird how much like me she turned out to be!) But if I ever get another cat someday, who knows...I may try this.
you can also potty train cats too
27 Jul 2010, 3:37 am
sounds like an awesome idea.
Just wear some dark shades too and carry a walking stick and people won't even question your bodily awkwardness & clumsiness.
they'll naturally assume you're blind 
people thinking you're blind can also come in handy in certain situations 
27 Jul 2010, 11:20 am
27 Jul 2010, 11:51 am
Just wear some dark shades too and carry a walking stick and people won't even question your bodily awkwardness & clumsiness.
they'll naturally assume you're blind
people thinking you're blind can also come in handy in certain situations
HA! I don't even NEED the cane and sunglasses! People already assume I am blind tha'ts why we put AUTISM SERVICE DOG patches on her vest! lol I am defiantly NOT Blind the other misconception that is common is that I am training her! this can be SO annoyi8ng! they assume I am training her because I am an adult and don't "look,'" autistic
course interestingly I have also had people say I do liik autistic and they can tell so who know.
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27 Jul 2010, 2:47 pm
Hi, I too have an autism service dog, a Newfoundland puppy, just turned 8 months old, named Orka.
Ppl always assume I'm training him, because Aspergers in my case is a mostly "invisible" disability. Plus I'm 50 years old and most ppl assume service dogs are for kids only.
Yes I'm training him, for me
I'm spatially spaced out. Have trouble walking a straight line. Bump into things. Wear Keen shoes for the toe guards, broken toes so much. Also don't hear a lot of things, audio tuned out, but do hear a lot most ppl don't; hearing depends on what one is alert for.
Aspergers neurologically affects my digestive tract, including vocal chord dysfunction, so I have a lot of trouble breathing at times, attacks. Must have water and tissues or will croak. Like to kayak, and a Newfie is a water rescue dog.
He's much bigger (especially when fully grown after 4 years) than a GSD but I needed a big boy for balance and to block the veering and stumbling, pull me and my kayak, bring me water and tissues, alert me to sounds, etc. He's a rock solid help for mobility, navigation, balance, maneuvering. Keeps me on track in many ways.
Funny, he is very vocal and does not like transitions, so gives an operatic recital before any changes. He shares some aspie traits.
Socially, he is a total Godsend! Everybody is oooohing and aaaahing over my bear pup and never look at me, except the inevitable "What type of service?" questions and the "Autism" answer. Going to order an autism patch for his harness so I can just point to it.
Also, raising him, training him, walking him, being so close to such a joyous playful loving furry soul, has improved my health and frame of mind so much that the aspie problems are nowhere near as pronounced.
Orka is also a natural therapy dog, because my partner runs a large eldercare center and he goes on rounds there to the delight of the residents.
In a strange twist of fate my service dog Orka developed vitiligo so to go out in the sun he has to wear Doggles (dog sun goggles), socks and boots, sun screen, and we have a white toddler sock (white glove) to reference Michael Jackson so there aren't so many questions about his odd coloring.
Having a service dog with a very visible disability makes us quite the pair ...
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27 Jul 2010, 2:51 pm
27 Jul 2010, 2:53 pm
Ppl always assume I'm training him, because Aspergers in my case is a mostly "invisible" disability. Plus I'm 50 years old and most ppl assume service dogs are for kids only.
Yes I'm training him, for me
I'm spatially spaced out. Have trouble walking a straight line. Bump into things. Wear Keen shoes for the toe guards, broken toes so much. Also don't hear a lot of things, audio tuned out, but do hear a lot most ppl don't; hearing depends on what one is alert for.
Aspergers neurologically affects my digestive tract, including vocal chord dysfunction, so I have a lot of trouble breathing at times, attacks. Must have water and tissues or will croak. Like to kayak, and a Newfie is a water rescue dog.
He's much bigger (especially when fully grown after 4 years) than a GSD but I needed a big boy for balance and to block the veering and stumbling, pull me and my kayak, bring me water and tissues, alert me to sounds, etc. He's a rock solid help for mobility, navigation, balance, maneuvering. Keeps me on track in many ways.
Funny, he is very vocal and does not like transitions, so gives an operatic recital before any changes. He shares some aspie traits.
Socially, he is a total Godsend! Everybody is oooohing and aaaahing over my bear pup and never look at me, except the inevitable "What type of service?" questions and the "Autism" answer. Going to order an autism patch for his harness so I can just point to it.
Also, raising him, training him, walking him, being so close to such a joyous playful loving furry soul, has improved my health and frame of mind so much that the aspie problems are nowhere near as pronounced.
Orka is also a natural therapy dog, because my partner runs a large eldercare center and he goes on rounds there to the delight of the residents.
In a strange twist of fate my service dog Orka developed vitiligo so to go out in the sun he has to wear Doggles (dog sun goggles), socks and boots, sun screen, and we have a white toddler sock (white glove) to reference Michael Jackson so there aren't so many questions about his odd coloring.
Having a service dog with a very visible disability makes us quite the pair ...
I can imagine so! he is adorable and these dogs really are miricale works! where do you order your vest ect? You can get some cheap pathes on ebay for about 5 dollars
27 Jul 2010, 2:54 pm
Just wear some dark shades too and carry a walking stick and people won't even question your bodily awkwardness & clumsiness.
they'll naturally assume you're blind
people thinking you're blind can also come in handy in certain situations
HA! I don't even NEED the cane and sunglasses! People already assume I am blind tha'ts why we put AUTISM SERVICE DOG patches on her vest! lol I am defiantly NOT Blind the other misconception that is common is that I am training her! this can be SO annoyi8ng! they assume I am training her because I am an adult and don't "look,'" autistic
course interestingly I have also had people say I do liik autistic and they can tell so who know.instead of 20/20 vision, i have 400/20 vision
. They had to special order my contact lenses. Even the Navy didn't have glasses available for my prescription.
the eye doctor said that on a scale of 1 to 10 as for how bad my eyes are, they rate a 9
27 Jul 2010, 2:56 pm
Just wear some dark shades too and carry a walking stick and people won't even question your bodily awkwardness & clumsiness.
they'll naturally assume you're blind
people thinking you're blind can also come in handy in certain situations
HA! I don't even NEED the cane and sunglasses! People already assume I am blind tha'ts why we put AUTISM SERVICE DOG patches on her vest! lol I am defiantly NOT Blind the other misconception that is common is that I am training her! this can be SO annoyi8ng! they assume I am training her because I am an adult and don't "look,'" autistic
course interestingly I have also had people say I do liik autistic and they can tell so who know.instead of 20/20 vision, i have 400/20 vision
. They had to special order my contact lenses. Even the Navy didn't have glasses available for my prescription. the eye doctor said that on a scale of 1 to 10 as for how bad my eyes are, they rate a 9
I don't know what my eye sight is but it isn't good but isn't terrible either. doe that make you legaly blind? I knew someone who was legaly blind once
27 Jul 2010, 3:00 pm
Just wear some dark shades too and carry a walking stick and people won't even question your bodily awkwardness & clumsiness.
they'll naturally assume you're blind
people thinking you're blind can also come in handy in certain situations
HA! I don't even NEED the cane and sunglasses! People already assume I am blind tha'ts why we put AUTISM SERVICE DOG patches on her vest! lol I am defiantly NOT Blind the other misconception that is common is that I am training her! this can be SO annoyi8ng! they assume I am training her because I am an adult and don't "look,'" autistic
course interestingly I have also had people say I do liik autistic and they can tell so who know.instead of 20/20 vision, i have 400/20 vision
. They had to special order my contact lenses. Even the Navy didn't have glasses available for my prescription. the eye doctor said that on a scale of 1 to 10 as for how bad my eyes are, they rate a 9
I don't know what my eye sight is but it isn't good but isn't terrible either. doe that make you legaly blind? I knew someone who was legaly blind once
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27 Jul 2010, 3:07 pm
27 Jul 2010, 3:12 pm
27 Jul 2010, 3:17 pm
I mean they're cool and all, my neighbor used to have a few.
But a bit on the small side, and i've never heard of reptiles being capable of being trained as any kind of efficient service animal
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Pileated woodpecker
Joined: 4 Mar 2007
Age: 66
Gender: Female
Posts: 197
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
27 Jul 2010, 3:18 pm
27 Jul 2010, 3:39 pm
Just wear some dark shades too and carry a walking stick and people won't even question your bodily awkwardness & clumsiness.
they'll naturally assume you're blind
people thinking you're blind can also come in handy in certain situations
HA! I don't even NEED the cane and sunglasses! People already assume I am blind tha'ts why we put AUTISM SERVICE DOG patches on her vest! lol I am defiantly NOT Blind the other misconception that is common is that I am training her! this can be SO annoyi8ng! they assume I am training her because I am an adult and don't "look,'" autistic
course interestingly I have also had people say I do liik autistic and they can tell so who know.instead of 20/20 vision, i have 400/20 vision
. They had to special order my contact lenses. Even the Navy didn't have glasses available for my prescription. the eye doctor said that on a scale of 1 to 10 as for how bad my eyes are, they rate a 9
I don't know what my eye sight is but it isn't good but isn't terrible either. doe that make you legaly blind? I knew someone who was legaly blind once
27 Jul 2010, 3:46 pm
Just wear some dark shades too and carry a walking stick and people won't even question your bodily awkwardness & clumsiness.
they'll naturally assume you're blind
people thinking you're blind can also come in handy in certain situations
HA! I don't even NEED the cane and sunglasses! People already assume I am blind tha'ts why we put AUTISM SERVICE DOG patches on her vest! lol I am defiantly NOT Blind the other misconception that is common is that I am training her! this can be SO annoyi8ng! they assume I am training her because I am an adult and don't "look,'" autistic
course interestingly I have also had people say I do liik autistic and they can tell so who know.instead of 20/20 vision, i have 400/20 vision
. They had to special order my contact lenses. Even the Navy didn't have glasses available for my prescription. the eye doctor said that on a scale of 1 to 10 as for how bad my eyes are, they rate a 9
I don't know what my eye sight is but it isn't good but isn't terrible either. doe that make you legaly blind? I knew someone who was legaly blind once
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