When we think about safety and service dog training, typically the first thing that comes to mind is the handler’s safety: for example, making sure … [Read More...] about Three Important Safety Skills for Service Dogs
Service Dog Educator
Veronica Sanchez MEd., CABC, CPDT-KA is known for her expertise in service dogs. She developed a certificate program for professional dog trainers in service dog coaching and wrote the book, Service Dog Coaching: A Guide for Pet Dog Trainers. She is a frequent speaker and writer for professional organizations including the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild. Veronica is passionate about educating professional dog trainers, healthcare professionals and others about service dogs.
Documenting Service Dog Training
The Americans with Disabilities Act is clear that certification and registration are not needed for service dogs to have access in no-pets-allowed … [Read More...] about Documenting Service Dog Training
Maintaining a Team’s Training
It’s always exciting when a service dog team transitions from “in training” to working independently. However, as trainers know, service dogs are … [Read More...] about Maintaining a Team’s Training
Choosing a Leash for Service Dog Work: 6 Important Tips
Service dog trainers do not usually pay much attention to leashes. However, a leash is a simple but important piece of training equipment that all … [Read More...] about Choosing a Leash for Service Dog Work: 6 Important Tips
Four Tips for Teaching Alerts
There are many different kinds of service dog tasks that involve alerting. Service dogs working with people with PTSD are often trained to alert to … [Read More...] about Four Tips for Teaching Alerts
Supporting Teams as They Venture Back Into a Post-Pandemic World
People with disabilities have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Both dogs and handlers have been more isolated and are likely … [Read More...] about Supporting Teams as They Venture Back Into a Post-Pandemic World
