{"id":4469,"date":"2022-08-03T23:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T23:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/"},"modified":"2022-08-04T06:44:02","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T06:44:02","slug":"what-do-autism-support-dogs-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What do autism support dogs do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/#What_do_autism_support_dogs_do\" title=\"What do autism support dogs do?\">What do autism support dogs do?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/#Can_dogs_sense_autism\" title=\"Can dogs sense autism?\">Can dogs sense autism?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/#Can_a_high_functioning_autistic_person_get_a_service_dog\" title=\"Can a high functioning autistic person get a service dog?\">Can a high functioning autistic person get a service dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/#How_do_dogs_act_when_they_smell_illness\" title=\"How do dogs act when they smell illness?\">How do dogs act when they smell illness?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/#Why_do_dogs_smell_peoples_privates\" title=\"Why do dogs smell people\u2019s privates?\">Why do dogs smell people\u2019s privates?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/#Can_I_train_my_dog_to_be_an_autism_service_dog\" title=\"Can I train my dog to be an autism service dog?\">Can I train my dog to be an autism service dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/#How_do_autistic_Dogs_Act\" title=\"How do autistic Dogs Act?\">How do autistic Dogs Act?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/#What_is_the_best_dog_for_autism\" title=\"What is the best dog for autism?\">What is the best dog for autism?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/#Can_I_get_a_service_dog_for_anxiety\" title=\"Can I get a service dog for anxiety?\">Can I get a service dog for anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/#What_is_the_best_pet_for_an_autistic_child\" title=\"What is the best pet for an autistic child?\">What is the best pet for an autistic child?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/#How_do_dogs_act_when_they_smell_pregnancy\" title=\"How do dogs act when they smell pregnancy?\">How do dogs act when they smell pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/#What_do_dogs_do_when_they_sense_danger\" title=\"What do dogs do when they sense danger?\">What do dogs do when they sense danger?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-autism-support-dogs-do\/#Do_Dogs_worry_about_their_owners\" title=\"Do Dogs worry about their owners?\">Do Dogs worry about their owners?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_autism_support_dogs_do\"><\/span>What do autism support dogs do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">An autism service dog, for example, can accompany a child to decrease anxiety during medical or dental visits, school activities, shopping and travel. Some autism service dogs are trained to recognize and gently interrupt self-harming behaviors or help de-escalate an emotional meltdown.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-pet-have-autism\/\">Can a pet have autism?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-sense-autism\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_sense_autism\"><\/span>Can dogs sense autism?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The evidence is less compelling when considering whether the autism dogs themselves are the reason for increased learning in the areas of motor, emotion, social, or adaptive behavior. Such dogs do not have any special capacity or \u201csense\u201d of a special emotional connection with persons with autism.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-high-functioning-autistic-person-get\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_high_functioning_autistic_person_get_a_service_dog\"><\/span>Can a high functioning autistic person get a service dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone who has a medical diagnosis of autism or autism spectrum disorder may qualify for a service dog depending on their needs. In the U.S., most organizations training and placing autism service dogs focus on matching dogs to families with autistic children.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 1 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 50px 0px 40px; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271119\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271119\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">Do people with autism need service dogs?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271119\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Service dogs have been found to be very beneficial for some children and adults with autism. Autism Speaks has put together a list of resources to help you learn more about service dogs and connect you with organizations that may be able to help you and your family find a service dog that is right for you.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271119\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192026\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Do-people-with-autism-need-service-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"Do people with autism need service dogs?\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Do-people-with-autism-need-service-dogs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Do-people-with-autism-need-service-dogs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Do-people-with-autism-need-service-dogs-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oBfU6hXVecY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-dogs-act-when-they-smell-illness\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_act_when_they_smell_illness\"><\/span>How do dogs act when they smell illness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIf a person is infected with a virus or bacteria, they will smell different.\u201d Some illnesses change a person\u2019s odor so profoundly that even other people can notice it, but dogs are able to smell changes in their people that would escape human senses, or that are so early on that the sick person barely feels any<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-smell-people-s-privates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_smell_peoples_privates\"><\/span>Why do dogs smell people\u2019s privates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It all comes down to sweat glands, apocrine glands to be precise. Dogs have apocrine glands all over their bodies, but the highest concentration is found in the genitals and anus, hence why they sniff each other\u2019s butts.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-train-my-dog-to-be-an-autism-service\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_train_my_dog_to_be_an_autism_service_dog\"><\/span>Can I train my dog to be an autism service dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An Autism Assistance dog can be trained specifically to respond to a child\u2019s repetitive behaviors, either by the parent\u2019s command or by using the behavior the child engages in to trigger a response from the dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-autistic-dogs-act\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_autistic_Dogs_Act\"><\/span>How do autistic Dogs Act?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Autistic dogs also over-react to sudden sounds, perhaps because they lack the ability to cope with new experiences and new things. Also, these dogs tend to avoid new environments or situations, and will often retreat to a safe space and familiar space, such as under the bed or in a closet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\udc15\u00bfCan DOGS have AUTISM? Discover It\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ELXm-TLTK-U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WGgnonCsuXI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-dog-for-autism\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_dog_for_autism\"><\/span>What is the best dog for autism?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of the top 13 dog breeds for a child with autism:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Golden Retriever. No list of family-friendly dogs would be complete without the Golden Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>Saint Bernard.<\/li>\n<li>Labradoodle.<\/li>\n<li>German Shepherd.<\/li>\n<li>Bernese Mountain Dog.<\/li>\n<li>Samoyed.<\/li>\n<li>Beagle.<\/li>\n<li>Staffordshire Bull Terrier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-get-a-service-dog-for-anxiety\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_a_service_dog_for_anxiety\"><\/span>Can I get a service dog for anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People can get anxiety service dogs from specialist organizations if they meet specific criteria. Criteria may include having: a physical disability or debilitating psychiatric condition. a recommendation letter from a doctor or licensed mental health professional.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-pet-for-an-autistic-child\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_pet_for_an_autistic_child\"><\/span>What is the best pet for an autistic child?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Support and therapy dogs are often larger, more gentle breeds. Golden retrievers and Labradors are a popular pet for children with autism, but other breeds may suit. If your child is prone to aggression, pulling tails, hair, squeezing (as would most young children), consider an older puppy, or young dog.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 3 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 50px 0px 40px; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271121\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271121\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">How long does it take to train a service dog?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271121\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Between the public access manners and the specialized skills required for a particular disability, based on the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP) guidelines, training a service dog requires a minimum of 120 hours of training for at least 6 months (depending on the dog and the required skills)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uAI28cwUEZ4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-dogs-act-when-they-smell-pregnancy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_act_when_they_smell_pregnancy\"><\/span>How do dogs act when they smell pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rachel Barrack, DVM, owner of Animal Acupuncture in New York City, says many pregnant women report that their dogs are more affectionate and\/or protective during their pregnancy. \u201cIt\u2019s likely due to the scent and your hormones, as well as possible changes in your mood,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-dogs-do-when-they-sense-danger\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_dogs_do_when_they_sense_danger\"><\/span>What do dogs do when they sense danger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, your dog will act in an unusual way when sensing danger. Being hyperactive, shaking, or hiding at an unusual time, are among the signs you should watch out for. Persistent barking will most easily grab your attention. Just be sure to pay attention to other, less loud behaviors described above.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-192027\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-do-dogs-do-when-they-sense-danger.jpg\" alt=\"What do dogs do when they sense danger?\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-do-dogs-do-when-they-sense-danger.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-do-dogs-do-when-they-sense-danger-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-do-dogs-do-when-they-sense-danger-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-do-dogs-do-when-they-sense-danger-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-worry-about-their-owners\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Dogs_worry_about_their_owners\"><\/span>Do Dogs worry about their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Doggy don\u2019t worry, don\u2019t worry, no more. For a long time, cynics have argued that dogs don\u2019t really love their Owners. The truth, they posit, is that dogs are simply adept at manipulating humans \u2013 their chief food source.\u00a0 In other words, dogs feel a love for their humans that has nothing to do with meal time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do autism support dogs do?Can dogs sense autism?Can a high functioning autistic person get a service dog?How do dogs act when they smell illness?Why do dogs smell people\u2019s privates?Can I train my dog to be an autism service dog?How do autistic Dogs Act?What is the best dog for autism?Can I get&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192025,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-do-autism-support-dogs-do.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4469"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4469"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4469\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192028,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4469\/revisions\/192028"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192025"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4469"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4469"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4469"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}