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Leonberger Discussions / Re: Leonberger As Service Dog
« on: April 07, 2005, 09:35:37 am »
A number of leonbergers are used in U.K. as support dogs for the disabled. Cassie went with her owner Helen Tyres to 10 Downing St.
Cassie is about to retire as Helens support dog at 8years old but Helen already has Cherry, another leonbeger in training to take over when Cassie finaly fully retires. Guide dogs for the blind also use leonbergers.
The physical strength and easy trainability of the leonberger make them ideal partners for people in wheelchairs but remember they are slow maturing in mind and body so patience is needed when training.
Bye the way Hello to all the leo owners on this site. I am a newcomer to the site but not leonbergers, having owned them since 1978.
Thought you might like to see my two girls sharing their latest litters so have added a picture. Goes to show what sweet natures our breed have doesn't it.
Cassie is about to retire as Helens support dog at 8years old but Helen already has Cherry, another leonbeger in training to take over when Cassie finaly fully retires. Guide dogs for the blind also use leonbergers.
The physical strength and easy trainability of the leonberger make them ideal partners for people in wheelchairs but remember they are slow maturing in mind and body so patience is needed when training.
Bye the way Hello to all the leo owners on this site. I am a newcomer to the site but not leonbergers, having owned them since 1978.
Thought you might like to see my two girls sharing their latest litters so have added a picture. Goes to show what sweet natures our breed have doesn't it.