Hello Everyone,
My name is Porter. I am a 4-month old Labrador Retriever Puppy. I come from Shamrock Acres (www.shamrockacreskennels.com) from a long line of champions. On Friday, January 27, 2012, I will be going home with Avery, Jessica, and Dusty Rhodes. My sole purpose is to serve Avery Allen Rhodes as his Autism Service Dog.
Avery's Father, Dusty, has made all the arrangements to train me initially for my CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification, and then I will move on to train more intensively for Autistic-specific commands. This process can easily take several years, so I am excited to start helping Avery now. Dusty knows the organization (www.customcanines.org) we are working with has had an overwhelming caseload given to them (both puppies and Autistic Children), and they need all the help they can get. You can imagine, as puppies get donated, they need potential trainers as well, which are also in very short supply. If you think you may be able to help (if you can't train, you can sponsor!) please contact them and offer your help.
They are an AMAZING group of individuals who all came together for one purpose: To help those who need the help... and they do this all out there own resources (which means they need financial assistance). We are using the money Dusty raised for me for everything related to my training and health, as well as helping Custom Canines out however we can.
The bond between Service Dog and the Autistic Child is a strong key in the success of this therapy. The earlier we start, the better of a chance of this bond developing. Also, since Avery is 3.5 years old, it is important he gets therapy as soon as possible to attempt to cure his Autism, so hopefully he has a "normal" childhood and adult life.
I would like to thank everyone who has whole-heartedly contributed to my funding, which essentially made this whole situation actually happen. I, as well as Avery's family, want to express our deepest appreciation for everything you've done. Your friendship and love is worth more than words can express.
Please keep in touch, and there will surely be many updates, challenges, successes, and fur-flying antics ahead!
Please subscribe by email (on the top right) to Avery's blog for updates:
www.averyallenrhodes.blogspot.
www.averyallenrhodes.com
Sincerely,
Porter Rhodes, Service Dog in Training
(named after Avery's birthplace, Portland, Oregon)
My name is Porter. I am a 4-month old Labrador Retriever Puppy. I come from Shamrock Acres (www.shamrockacreskennels.com) from a long line of champions. On Friday, January 27, 2012, I will be going home with Avery, Jessica, and Dusty Rhodes. My sole purpose is to serve Avery Allen Rhodes as his Autism Service Dog.
Avery's Father, Dusty, has made all the arrangements to train me initially for my CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification, and then I will move on to train more intensively for Autistic-specific commands. This process can easily take several years, so I am excited to start helping Avery now. Dusty knows the organization (www.customcanines.org) we are working with has had an overwhelming caseload given to them (both puppies and Autistic Children), and they need all the help they can get. You can imagine, as puppies get donated, they need potential trainers as well, which are also in very short supply. If you think you may be able to help (if you can't train, you can sponsor!) please contact them and offer your help.
They are an AMAZING group of individuals who all came together for one purpose: To help those who need the help... and they do this all out there own resources (which means they need financial assistance). We are using the money Dusty raised for me for everything related to my training and health, as well as helping Custom Canines out however we can.
The bond between Service Dog and the Autistic Child is a strong key in the success of this therapy. The earlier we start, the better of a chance of this bond developing. Also, since Avery is 3.5 years old, it is important he gets therapy as soon as possible to attempt to cure his Autism, so hopefully he has a "normal" childhood and adult life.
I would like to thank everyone who has whole-heartedly contributed to my funding, which essentially made this whole situation actually happen. I, as well as Avery's family, want to express our deepest appreciation for everything you've done. Your friendship and love is worth more than words can express.
Please keep in touch, and there will surely be many updates, challenges, successes, and fur-flying antics ahead!
Please subscribe by email (on the top right) to Avery's blog for updates:
www.averyallenrhodes.blogspot.
www.averyallenrhodes.com
Sincerely,
Porter Rhodes, Service Dog in Training
(named after Avery's birthplace, Portland, Oregon)
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