Can a yorkie be a service dog?

Question

Hi, I want to know first of all can a yorkie even be a service dog? Also, How long does the training take if the dog already knows the basics? Third, where can you get service dogs trained at? Lastly, how much would it cost for the training, pack ,andID?

Answer 1

It depends upon what kind of service you are talking about. A therapy dog...sure. A seeing eye dog...probably not.



Google "service dog training" and your area.



Proper service dog training is usually pretty expensive. $3000+



Getting your dog certified as a therapy dog is less expensive.



EDIT: Yes, I realize therapy dogs have no access rights and are different to a "true" service dog, however, many dogs can be suited for this kind of work while very few are able to work as proper service dogs.



Even within service dog programs, a huge number of pups are cut because they don't have the right temperament for training for the job.



IF you have a disability and are looking for a dog, it is rare that your own dog would be suited for the task. If you are just asking because you would like a service dog, but would prefer a breed like a Yorkie...well it could happen, but I wouldn't count on it. Usually service dogs are Medium to large in size. As BM stated, one might be suited for work as a medical alert dog, but not much else.

Answer 2

Yorkie Service Dog

Answer 3

For certain task. It would most likely be confined to use as a hearing dog or a medical alert dog. The breed would be too small for other service dog jobs. How long training would take depends on the individual dog, the trainer and the tasks the dog needs to perform. Most poeple that already own the dog they wish to use a service dog train on their own if they are capable. Service dog training is thousands of dollars. There is no ID required and packs are typically only used by mobility assistance dogs (unless used by medic alert dogs to carry needed medications)



Since you are asking about a service dog in general and not a specific type it concerns my you are attempting to train your dog and claim it is a service dog when it not. Which is sadly fairly common. No offense meant if that is not the case. Requirements for a service dog are that the handler be diagnosed with a disability under the ADA, the dog perform some task to assist with the disability and the dog not behave in a disruptive or aggressive manner. I also wanted to add falsely claiming a dog is a service dog is a crime and can result in fines, imprisonment and loss of social security benefits. It doesn't matter how the dog is trained if the person that is currently the handler of the dog is not disabled the dog is not legally at that moment a service dog, if the dog does not perform a task that assists with that persons disability it is not legally a service dog. For example if I (a sighted person) was caring for someones seeing eye dog why they were hospitalized I have no access rights with that dog and could be charged for claiming the dog was a service dog. If someone that was sighted but wheelchair bound had that same dog the same thing applies the dog is not a service dog at that point because it does nothing to assist a mobility impaired person.



Just to add the earlier posters are confusing a therapy dog (one you take to visit hospitals and nursing homes) with a service dog. Therapy dogs are not service dogs, they are nothing more than well trained and people oriented pets. They have no access rights. If you also are confusing a service dog with a therapy dog then the requirements for therapy dogs vary from place to place. You would need to contact the place you want to take your pet and see what their requirements are.

Answer 4

An individual from any breed can be a service dog. It depends on the tasks necessary. A yorkie wouldn't be able to be a guide dog or a mobility dog but could be an alert dog or possibly a PSD.



To have a service dog, three things must be true:



1) The handler MUST be disabled per the ADA. This means that they must have a physical, medical or psychiatric condition that significantly negatively impacts one or more major life activity such as walking, thinking, learning, caring for oneself, etc...



2) The dog must be trained to mitigate the handlers disability. This means that the dog must do something that the handler can not do for themselves due to their disability. Providing comfort or making one feel better just by being there does not count.



3) The dog must be trained to behave properly in public. A very small percentage of dogs have the proper temperament for service dog work. They must be able to ignore sudden, loud noises without reacting, ignore people trying to get their attention, ignore food, not sniff shelves, not seek attention, stay focused on the handler at all times.



It takes 18 mo - 2 years to train a service dog. While not legally required, if you don't know what you are doing (and by your question, you don't), you need to hire a trainer to be successful. Training is NOT cheap...no where near. It cost $20K-$50K to fully train a service dog, and an owner trainer would have to cover all of the cost.

Answer 5

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Can a yorkie be a service dog?

Hi, I want to know first of all can a yorkie even be a service dog? Also, How long does the training take if the dog already knows the basics? Third, where can you get service dogs trained at? Lastly, how much would it cost for the training, pack ,andID?

Answer 6

Find what motivates your dog. Some dogs do anything for food. Some dogs do anything for Toys. Some do anything for a good petting. Some do anything for only one type of food, like cheese, or hotdog. Some only have interest in training for 5 minutes at a time, and others can go for an hour. Figure out what your dog is willing to work for, and then work with her in sessions that are no longer than she can tolerate. How to train your dog properly https://tr.im/thedogtrainer



Sign up for a dog obedience training class. It will not train your dog. It will give you training on how you can train your dog. Most people understand the idea of training, but there is a right and a wrong way to do it, and there is good and bad technique. Timing and consistency is very important, and it helps to have feedback of someone watching you who can help you improve your technique to get more efficient results with your dog.



However, she may be somewhat anxious around other dogs, sort of like the shy kid on the playground. She will benefit from continuing what you are doing as far as asking her to sit before entering, but there are more things along those lines that will help her to calmly go in and out of the dog park. She may also benefit from going in short bursts, or only when fewer dogs are present, or avoiding times when other dogs that make her nervous are present. Maybe she just plays loud - my brother's dog is this way - or maybe she is a dogpark bully - sorry it is possible. But more likely she is just a little anxious around new dogs and she wants to play but just doesn't quite know how to do that and still feel comfortable. Don't be surprised if your dog does not actually like the dog park, and maybe she would get more enjoyment and less stress out of simply going for a good walk somewhere else.



A wagging tail does not mean that your dog is happy or even comfortable with the situation. It means your dog is emotionally aroused. This could be a happy arousal, or it could be a nervous arousal, or it could be an aggressive arousal. Go youtube it, there are plenty of videos of 'vicious' dogs who are throwing a very aggressive fit of barking and snarling while their tail is wagging vigorously. Even police dogs who are not let off the leash to chase down a suspect can be lunging and barking and snarling, and their tails are still going.

Answer 7

The owner of the dog needs to know how to "operate" the dog, same way you can get into a car that's in perfect running order but if you don't know how to drive you won't have much luck making the car go anywhere. If the owner doesn't know how to maintain the training, the dog will soon become untrained again. Read more here https://tr.im/y2dAr



People seem to think that once a dog is trained, that's it. Not true. You must reinforce the dog's training every single day in some way. It's best if the owner and the dog go together to get trained. As a professional trainer once said to me "We can train any dog in 2 days. It takes longer to train the owners

Answer 8

depends on what you need the dog to do.



Obviously a yorkie cannot be a guide dog for a blind person, nor can it provide balance/support for someone who is unsteady on their feet.



It can be a service dog for hearing impaired, seizure alert, etc



Training takes 6 months to a year, depending on the type of training needed exactly



places that specifically train service dogs often have their OWN breeding program, and have their own dogs being trained, they dont typically take in someone's pet to train it for that purpose.. private trainers can train tho.



places that have their own program.. dogs are often free/low cost to those who need it.

if you are looking to get your pet trained, you can probably expect to pay up to a few thousand for a trainer.

Answer 9

Wow. That is a ton of questions.



Yorkies have been known to be service dogs but not in the sense you would normally think. They would be therapy dogs for the elderly, sick children etc. I would Google for prices of training in your area and check out YTCA's (Yorkshire Terrier Club of America) site for any other information.

Answer 10

as jen said.

most dogs can be some form of service animal but it depends on their personality and temperamnet if they get certified and if the work suits the individual.



many APBT's make excellent service dogs and many dont, genetics and how they were raised play a good deal into it.

Answer 11

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Answer 12

I don't think you need a piece of paper.obviously your dog has helped you and that is a wonderful thing.Pets have a way of doing that.Good Luck.Maybe talk with a vet, or aspca?

Answer 13

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You need documentation from the doctor. There is no way around it. Otherwise, she is just considered a pet.