Topaz Assistance Dogs is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization that places highly skilled Assistance
Dogs for Individuals with Epilepsy, Type 1 Diabetes, Mobility-Related Disabilities and Children on
the Autism Spectrum.
Our Mission
“To empower individuals with disabilities by providing safety and independence through partnership
with skilled Assistance Dogs.”
Keywords
Dog trainer,
Assistance dogs,
501C,
Service dog,
Autism service dog,
Mobility assistance dog,
Epilepsy assistance dog,
Seizure assistance dog,
Balance assistance dog,
Traumatic brain injury service dog,
Brain injury assistance dog,
Medical response assistance dog.
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Hello! My name is Shoshana Rappaport, I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and avid Dog-Lover who takes pride in utilizing fun humane methods to teach you and your dog alike!
I have spent years Training and working with Pet Dogs, Rescues, Performance Dogs, Therapy Dogs and Service Dogs to assist individuals with various disabilities, including: Hearing Alert Dogs, Mobility Assistance Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs, Veteran Assistance Dogs, and Diabetic Alert/Response Dogs.
I believe training should be as fun as possible, for both the dog and handler. Whenever we train with our dog, we are building a stronger connection with them; One based on love and trust. In order to build that, we must be gentle with our companions. For this reason, I prefer humane positive reinforcement training methods! Not only will your dog thank you for it, but the methods are effective and help motivate your dog to want to learn! There is a suitable saying that goes “you get more with honey than you do vinegar.”
I eagerly await working with you and your dog and helping you grow together! To ensure your complete confidence in my abilities, I invite you to view my credentials:
Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)
American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
Canine Life and Social Skills (C.L.A.S.S.) Trainer and Evaluator
PetTec Pet CPR
First Aid & Care Certificate
Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals
Professional Dog Trainer Member of the Pet Professional Guild for Force Free Trainers
Karen Pryor Certified Trainer (PENDING)
At Topaz Canine Services, we are proud to work with adolescents, adults and children. While many programs have a cut of age to obtain an Autism Service Dog, we acknowledge the ongoing benefits these special dogs provide to individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Visit our website to learn more about our program.
Mobility Assistance Dogs are specially trained to increase the independence of a person who uses a wheelchair or with a Balance Disorder, who has trouble standing and/or walking. Visit our website to learn more about some of the tasks we teach out Assistance Dogs.
Please contact us for detailed information on various medical conditions and how a trained Service Dog might assist you. We look forward to assisting you and helping you enhance your quality of life.
Veteran’s Assistance Dogs are specially trained to assist veterans with combat related injuries and service-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Visit our website to learn about some of the tasks we are able to train digs to assist veterans.
What types of Dogs does Topaz Canine Services use for training?
Topaz is proud to use rescue dogs from shelters, for this reason Dogs can often be mixed breeds. We also work closely with Breeding partners to provide Labradors and GoldenRetrievers.
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Topaz Canine Services is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization that places highly skilled Assistance Dogs for Individuals with Epilepsy, Mobility Disabilities, Veterans with PTSD and TBI, and Children on the Autism Spectrum. Visit our website to find different ways to get involved.