ARISTOPET with Subaru Petlover visited the Bocalán Foundation to learn about the work carried out by assistance dogs.
Located in Aranjuez and with 20 years of experience, it is one of the most prestigious institutions internationally dedicated to animal behavior and the training of professional dog trainers.
As a foundation, they seek to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities through the help of their assistance dogs. These wonderful ARISTODOGS are trained for 8 - 10 months and are subsequently trained according to the needs of the people they will assist. The most common breeds for this type of work are Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers, mainly because of their friendly, docile, and calm nature. These breeds are also very common as guide, service, and therapy dogs.
They also train dogs to assist children with autism. Their work is very important because it can prevent accidents by intercepting the child when they engage in a sudden action, something very common with this condition; they work on relaxation, improving the children's sleep patterns. Thanks to the dog's bodily contact, temperature, and breathing, the child is able to relax and sleep.
More recently, they have been working with medical alert dogs trained to detect a drop in blood sugar. These dogs are trained to detect a diabetes-related problem even half an hour before it occurs, thus avoiding major risks.
The work of these ARISTODOGS is wonderful, and thanks to their help, the quality of life of many people improves considerably.
We reached the foundation's facilities in the Subaru Forester. Subaru, the quintessential pet-lover brand, is deeply committed to animals, which is why it guarantees the safety and comfort of ARISTOPETS while traveling.
The Forester's excellent traction enables safe driving, even when weather conditions such as rain or snow, or the condition of the terrain, are unfavorable.
Thanks to its dashboard, which can be operated by touch or voice, you will have everything under control to ensure a comfortable and pleasant journey. In addition, it has a rear-view camera that makes parking maneuvers easier. This camera is activated when reverse gear is engaged.
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