Guide Dogs For The Mind..............

[Ellas mum]

Is there no end to their talents..........

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... -life.html

[Steve]

Wow!, that's great, what a fantastic story, thank you.

[lynn wise]

What a wonderful story, no end to what these dogs can do.

[janrobinson]

not too sure about that at all.Quite a few misgivings.

[superjazz]

We know there is often little support for dementia sufferers in the community and applaud any initiative.
However we wonder about the care required for the dog.
P, S , J & C

[janrobinson]

My sentiments exactly Syd & Pat, If you had seen the trauma of dogs who have been in the care of a dementia sufferer you would all think twice.

[lynn wise]

On a wider issue I agree with Jan, Pat and Syd. If a single person with no home carer has a dog, there must be a question as to whether the person is completely capable of looking after an animals welfare. Even something as matter of fact as feeding times, do they remember if the dog as been fed or needs feeding. Also exercise as we know these large breeds require an element of continuity to their daily lives and exercise is paramount in a young dog.
Don't wish to offend anyone with these comments, but there is a much deeper question to be answered here, and it does revolve around welfare.

[Steve]

On a wider issue I agree with Jan, Pat and Syd. If a single person with no home carer has a dog, there must be a question as to whether the person is completely capable of looking after an animals welfare. Even something as matter of fact as feeding times, do they remember if the dog as been fed or needs feeding. Also exercise as we know these large breeds require an element of continuity to their daily lives and exercise is paramount in a young dog.
Don't wish to offend anyone with these comments, but there is a much deeper question to be answered here, and it does revolve around welfare.

Thanks Lynn, well said, I was thinking about this last night 'couldn't have put it better Steve.

[janrobinson]

They have obviously not thought any further than their noses when hatching up this scheme. Itmakes me really angry

[julia]

There were quite a few letters in the newspaper this morning saying pretty much the same thing. I can understand that a dog loving blind person could give a guide dog a good life, and i remember seeing something on TV about a soldier who had been injured and is now a very disabled wheelchair user. He had a helping dog, and they had such a positive relationship, the dog was also a part of his family. But when somebody living alone can't remember their own medication how will they remember to address the dogs needs.

[Samsmum]

Got it in one Julie! You have nailed the problem.
Samsmum.