This is Different!

[theterrierman]

If the breeder was reputable, the dogs would be called "Miniature Littlefield Sheepdogs". The creator of the breed changed the name, and updated the bloodlines, so the only breeders raising Chacy Raniors are ones that pissed the creator off with their breeding programs, and therefore didn't get to work with the updated dogs. Second of all, it was my understanding that the Chacy Ranior was more of a therapy dog than an assistance dog. So, they would have come with very little training. Just my understanding of it, I could be incredibly wrong.

Still, you'd think that the breeder would have provided training tips, or offered training. A mother of special needs children has more than enough on her plate to begin with.

Andy

[Mom of twins and puppies]

Well you will all be glad to know that I have signed the puppies up for a residence obedience class.

This breeder works with Dawn Littlefield (Miniture Littlefield Sheepdog) and this breeder does work with her. They are working together on the 2 breeds. I have spoken with Dawn directly to make sure she was ok.

I just want you all to try to understand that I am willing to do ANYTHING to try to help my sons. It is really sad that they are both autistic but we do anything and everything we can to try to help them.

There is alot of research about pets and autistic children. Yes, I wish they were trained more when I got them but I figured how hard can it be...I am raising autistic twins....BOY WAS I WRONG!!! But I am doing what I can to correct the situation. These dogs are therapy dogs so they are breed for their temperment, the learning ability, and their forgiveness among other things. They are great dogs....never bite...dont chew up the furniture....and always are licking you.

So I am sorry you all think I am completely crazy but like I said I would do anything to try to help my sons over come some of the characteristics of Autism.

[Karen]

Oh good! Glad you and the puppies will be getting the training. In your current situation, that's the best idea. NEXT time, or if you talk to other parents of autistic kids, you will know that it is better to get an older, already trained dog, but now that you have and love the pups, training is key.

Do the kids interact with the pups at all? Will they be involved in the training? We'd love to keep hearing from you as the training begins and things progress.

Have you ever read Temple Grandin's work? She's an autistic woman who has always found animals easier to communicate with than people, and has done a lot of pioneering work in animal science. She's got a few books out, too - I got to meet her last year at a book show, I was so excited!

[crow_noir]

Wow, what wonderful news.

I hope that the training classes help with every need you may have.

Thank you so much for signing up here. Don't be afraid to ask questions. (some members can be a bit too critical with out knowing an individual's situation. Look on the bright side. At least there are caring individuals out there.)

Best wishes on everything. Look forward to hearing updates on the pups and your children!

Well you will all be glad to know that I have signed the puppies up for a residence obedience class.

This breeder works with Dawn Littlefield (Miniture Littlefield Sheepdog) and this breeder does work with her. They are working together on the 2 breeds. I have spoken with Dawn directly to make sure she was ok.

I just want you all to try to understand that I am willing to do ANYTHING to try to help my sons. It is really sad that they are both autistic but we do anything and everything we can to try to help them.

There is alot of research about pets and autistic children. Yes, I wish they were trained more when I got them but I figured how hard can it be...I am raising autistic twins....BOY WAS I WRONG!!! But I am doing what I can to correct the situation. These dogs are therapy dogs so they are breed for their temperment, the learning ability, and their forgiveness among other things. They are great dogs....never bite...dont chew up the furniture....and always are licking you.

So I am sorry you all think I am completely crazy but like I said I would do anything to try to help my sons over come some of the characteristics of Autism.

[crow_noir]

I had never even heard of this breed/project until this post.

here's some info in case anyone was curious... http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/miniatur...ldsheepdog.htm