Partners in Independence: A Success Story of Dogs and the Disabled [Unabridged] [Paperback]

Ed Eames (Author), Toni Eames (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0970049447 | ISBN-13: 978-0970049445 | Publication Date: June 1, 1997 | Edition: Revised

Partners in Independence is a comprehensive guide on living and working with service dogs. Assistance dogs have a greater part in the lives of disabled than ever before. This book will offer resources, training, traveling and more for the disabled. A indispensable primer on Assistance Dogs. Learn how to become an active part by providing freedom to disabled persons through animals. Includes... Taking Care of Assistance Dogs
Puppy Raising
Becoming an Assistance Dog Trainer
Rights of the Disabled
Re-establishing the Partnership
Expanding the Partnership: Obedience Training

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Barkleigh Productions; Revised edition (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970049447
• ISBN-13: 978-0970049445
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,238,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Partners" a must read!, March 30, 2000

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Wayne Scace (North Western, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Partners in Independence: A Success Story of Dogs and the Disabled (Hardcover)

I am a legally blind former Dairy Herdsnam. I was enthralled by the stories in this book, and grateful for the info given about the different guide dog schools. It helped make my choice of which school to apply for a dog easier. I think this book should be required reading for anyone entereing the special needs/education professions!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A marvelous study of the assistance dog movement., September 24, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Partners in Independence: A Success Story of Dogs and the Disabled (Hardcover)

As someone who suffers from a disability (epilepsy), it was a pleasure to learn that not only wasn't I alone, but that my seizure alert dog is part of a greater whole. The assistance dog movement is growing and through this book more people will learn of its benefits.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Read for Anyone Who Shares Their Life with a Dog, August 5, 2004

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Laurel Rabschutz (CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Partners in Independence: A Success Story of Dogs and the Disabled (Hardcover)

The revised edition of Partners in Independence by Ed & Toni Eames is a welcome addition to literature of how dogs touch and enrich our lives. The Eames' have given us an informative and entertaining look at the lives of those who have chosen to be partnered with an assistance dog. This book has appeal not only to those interested in the disabilities rights movement or the assistance dog movement, but to all dog lovers.