Although anyone can be injured by an exuberant dog who causes a fall, when the person has a health problem, the risks of a serious injury may be … [Read More...] about Preventing Falls in Training
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.
Three Foundation Skills for Service Dog Tasks
When working with a young service dog in training, trainers focus on setting the groundwork for future public access. Service dogs in training need … [Read More...] about Three Foundation Skills for Service Dog Tasks
Accommodation Strategies for Clients with Limited Hand Use
Clicking, delivering treats, holding a leash, fastening a collar — all of these skills require hand strength and coordination. Many different … [Read More...] about Accommodation Strategies for Clients with Limited Hand Use
4 Ways to Troubleshoot Give
When training a service dog to retrieve, the last component of the behavior is the give: having the dog deliver the item to the handler’s hand. This … [Read More...] about 4 Ways to Troubleshoot Give
Accommodating for Fatigue
Fatigue is a common challenge for people with different kinds of disabilities. Conditions like multiple sclerosis, heart disease, rheumatoid … [Read More...] about Accommodating for Fatigue
4 Tools That Make Service Dog Tasks Easier
Service dogs often need to work with items of unusual shapes and materials to perform their tasks. They need to retrieve cell phones and remote … [Read More...] about 4 Tools That Make Service Dog Tasks Easier
