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Disqualifying Factors
Any of these reasons can disqualify a dog from service dog work. These are factors you will want to rule out innitially
through extensive testing before you make a choice about a particular dog.
Temperament
Aggression
Sound Sensitivity
Hyperactivity
Distractability
Fearfulness
Health
Allergies
Skin Problems
Hip or Knee Problems
Thyroid Imbalance
Other Disqualifications
Inappropriate Barking
Inappropriate Elimination
Excessive Mouthiness
Critter Chasing (cats, rabbits, or squirrels)
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Christy Hill discusses this with good examples in her article on self-trained dogs. However,
the same criteria and considerations apply to any HelperDog candidate. As an informed consumer, you can avoid many common
mistakes by reading about other's experiences. Check out Christy Hill's advice on dog selection at:
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