What do checking in with their owner, waiting at curbs, and lying down while their owner waits in line have in common? These are all examples of … [Read More...] about Default Behaviors 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 contributor to publications in 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.
Online Courses
On-demand courses about service dog training for professional dog trainers, career-changers, healthcare pros and others interested in service dogs. Learn about task training, service dog laws and more.
Certificate Program
A comprehensive program in service dog coaching for experienced pet dog trainers. Earn the respected SDC credential, expand your training skill set, help dogs and help people with disabilities.
Service Dog Training Blog
Four Ways to Prepare Service Dogs for Retrieve Training
Many service dog handlers need their dogs to perform tasks that involve retrieving, such as picking up dropped items, retrieving medications or … [Read More...] about Four Ways to Prepare Service Dogs for Retrieve Training
Three Important Tips for Anxiety Alert Training
An anxiety alert is a commonly needed task for service dogs trained to help people with PTSD, other mental illnesses and conditions that cause … [Read More...] about Three Important Tips for Anxiety Alert Training
Helping Clients with Timing
In the dog training world, we often discuss the importance of timing, whether it is clicking precisely or delivering the reward promptly. Excellent … [Read More...] about Helping Clients with Timing
Meeting the Needs of Clients Who Have Recovered from COVID-19
Most people who get sick from COVID-19 will recover fully. However, some individuals may experience long-term complications. We are still early in the … [Read More...] about Meeting the Needs of Clients Who Have Recovered from COVID-19
The Role of Caregivers Working with Service Dogs
When we think of a service dog team, we usually think of the individual with the disability and the service dog. However, in some cases, a “team” … [Read More...] about The Role of Caregivers Working with Service Dogs
