2023-12-02 03:18:00
Assistance dogs accompany many people around the world
The dog, that faithful companion, “man’s best friend”, for many at this point with the paradigm changes that the multispecies family brings us, is another member of the house, it is the living being that, as if it were little, generates well-being and even contributes to people’s health. In the case of guide or assistance dogs, their noble work represents an unattainable value for those people who need it.
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Assistance dogs provide support to people with physical disabilities, hearing disabilities, visual disabilities, autism, among other pathologies, helping them gain autonomy, offering company and affection, facilitating their relationship with the environment and their integration, thus improving their self-esteem and security.
It is proven that working with assistance dogs tends to reduce difficulties and positively impact the well-being and quality of life of the user, as well as their families.
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Juan Atilio Di Paolo, veterinarian and technical advisor of Eukanuba, highlighted to Infobae: “The positive influence of dogs extends beyond the individual who directly benefits, also reaching those around him. It is a circle of support and love that impacts everyone. It is very important that all animals are well, particularly those with such an important function as Assistance.”
“The positive influence of dogs extends beyond the individual directly benefiting, also reaching those around them,” say experts.
In this sense, to ensure this state, there are, according to the expert, five principles of well-being that must be respected, and they are: Adequate nutrition, Adequate accommodation, having Good Health and being able to manifest Social and Natural Behavior.
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“Both adequate nutrition and good health have a direct influence on nutrition and it is essential that it can cover all the requirements so that they can achieve maximum performance in their valuable function. An example of this is improving learning and cognitive functions, especially during their puppy and training stages; or improve muscle functions through high-quality proteins,” added Di Paolo.
Bocalán Argentina, as one of the pioneers in this field, stands out for its commitment to training assistance dogs. “In the case of children with autism, the dogs are prepared not only to provide practical assistance, but also to avoid unsafe road situations, preventing the child from escaping on the street, offering additional security,” they explained.
On the other hand, service dogs for people with physical disabilities are trained to perform essential daily tasks, such as turning lights on and off, opening and closing doors, and bringing objects closer, facilitating independence and improving the quality of life of the beneficiaries.
Another moment to remember from the delivery of assistance dogs
Margarita Ziade, director of Bocalán Argentina, added to Infobae: “From children with autism to people with physical disabilities, our dogs are trained to adapt to the needs of each person. Autonomy is our focus, and we see our dogs becoming trusted companions, making everyday life easier and providing independence.”
Bocalán is the first institution in Argentina and the first in Latin America to receive international certification and be a member of Assistance Dog’s International (ADI), the association that brings together all NGOs that work with assistance dogs worldwide.
Membership in ADI implies compliance with the most rigorous international standards in the selection, training and care of assistance dogs. This is a testament to the organization’s dedication, both technically and ethically, focused on the well-being of both dogs and people.
Ziade added: “It is of utmost importance that leading brands in the industry support these types of projects, since this means being able to continue financing continuous training programs for our assistance dogs. Furthermore, having the support of committed companies allows us to not only support ourselves financially, but also expand our impact and reach more people who can benefit from our assistance dogs.
Assistance dogs, which will be integrated into the daily lives of their users, will play a crucial role in alleviating the socialization challenges faced by children and adults with autism, as well as people with motor disabilities.
In order to improve the quality of life and social integration of people on the autism spectrum and those with reduced mobility, the NGO Bocalán Argentina delivered assistance dogs to 5 new families.
On November 13, the non-profit organization prepared for a new and significant delivery of five assistance dogs that will improve the lives of its users and their families. The event took place at the City Government Headquarters located in Parque Patricios.
The assistance dogs that will become part of the lives of their users, accompanying them daily, will contribute to reducing the socialization difficulties of children and adults with autism, as well as those with motor disabilities. In this way, the bond with the dog will have a positive impact on their well-being and quality of life, which is also transferred to their families.
The binomials that were formed as of November 13 are:
Victoria, 30-year-old former marathon runner with her Labrador Ñoqui
Simon, a 7-year-old boy and his dog Queca
Francesco, 7 years old, with another Havannet Labrador
Ema, 4 years old, will form a pairing with Croqueta
Zac, a boy from Canada who has a genetic malformation that affects the physical mobility of his entire body, will receive Lomu.
To raise the quality of life and promote the social integration of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and those with mobility difficulties, the Bocalán Argentina organization has recently facilitated the delivery of assistance dogs to five families
Within the framework of this delivery, Ziade expressed: “I dare to say on behalf of everyone that once once more our souls are filled with pride with the delivery of these new extraordinary dogs that we train with a lot of love. This is the moment most anticipated by everyone, where the dogs and their new companions begin a path together.”
In general, when it comes to training and preparing dogs to perform this type of task, Labrador Retrievers or Golden Retrievers are usually the most suitable, since they have certain characteristics in terms of physical build and character that make their work easier. simpler.
The puppies are chosen at 45/60 days to begin the socialization stage, where volunteer families take charge of their care and protection, to prepare them and encourage the socialization and adaptation of the animal within the family circle.
After 10 months, the dog builds and develops its personality, which will determine the profile of its future owner, to form a successful pairing. The mating stage with its selected owner ends following 16/24 months, where the designated family along with their trainers learn to bond with the dog.
“At Eukanuba, we are proud to accompany and support Bocalan, for more than 10 years, who with marked professionalism and great dedication manage, through each delivery of assistance dogs, to highlight the wonderful benefits that arise from the relationship. of the human with his dog, contributing significantly to the improvement of people’s quality of life – commented Romina Matorras, Director of Brand Affairs.
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