The Blind Chick Joel Schneider - Soul Dogs Part 2
Sep 26, 2024
27:08
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In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, Penn and Moses engage in a heartfelt conversation with Joel Schneider about the journey of training service dogs and the impact they have on individuals with disabilities. They discuss the unique experiences with guide dogs, the training processes involved, and the importance of community support in fostering a better understanding of service animals. The conversation emphasizes the humane treatment of all creatures and the need for more resources and awareness in the field of service dog training.
If you would like to find out more about a soul dogs, you can visit their website at
https://www.soul-dogs-inc.org/
Takeaways
Blindness can be an adventure and a journey of strength.
Guide dogs have unique personalities and relationships with their handlers.
Soul Dogs operates as a job development program for individuals with disabilities.
Training methods for dogs can vary widely, similar to different cuisines.
Many guide dogs do not complete their training for various reasons.
Humane treatment of all animals is a core value in service dog training.
Community involvement is crucial for the success of service dog programs.
There are significant costs and time commitments involved in obtaining a service dog.
Support for service dog training can come from various community resources.
Everyone can contribute to animal welfare by fostering or adopting dogs.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast
00:26 The Journey with Guide Dogs
05:13 Soul Dogs: Training and Career Development
10:16 The Process of Guide Dog Training
14:04 Challenges in Service Dog Training
18:45 Community Involvement and Support
22:30 The Importance of Humane Treatment
24:28 Conclusion and Call to Action
In this episode of The Blind Chick podcast, Penn and Moses engage in a heartfelt conversation with Joel Schneider about the journey of training service dogs and the impact they have on individuals with disabilities. They discuss the unique experiences with guide dogs, the training processes involved, and the importance of community support in fostering a better understanding of service animals. The conversation emphasizes the humane treatment of all creatures and the need for more resources and awareness in the field of service dog training.
If you would like to find out more about a soul dogs, you can visit their website at
https://www.soul-dogs-inc.org/
Takeaways
Blindness can be an adventure and a journey of strength.
Guide dogs have unique personalities and relationships with their handlers.
Soul Dogs operates as a job development program for individuals with disabilities.
Training methods for dogs can vary widely, similar to different cuisines.
Many guide dogs do not complete their training for various reasons.
Humane treatment of all animals is a core value in service dog training.
Community involvement is crucial for the success of service dog programs.
There are significant costs and time commitments involved in obtaining a service dog.
Support for service dog training can come from various community resources.
Everyone can contribute to animal welfare by fostering or adopting dogs.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast
00:26 The Journey with Guide Dogs
05:13 Soul Dogs: Training and Career Development
10:16 The Process of Guide Dog Training
14:04 Challenges in Service Dog Training
18:45 Community Involvement and Support
22:30 The Importance of Humane Treatment
24:28 Conclusion and Call to Action