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Service dog education for dog trainers
Many service dog handlers need their dogs to perform tasks that involve retrieving, such as picking up dropped items, retrieving medications or bringing an emergency phone. The components of this …
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An anxiety alert is a commonly needed task for service dogs trained to help people with PTSD, other mental illnesses and conditions that cause anxiety. By performing an anxiety alert quickly, a …
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In the dog training world, we often discuss the importance of timing, whether it is clicking precisely or delivering the reward promptly. Excellent timing can be difficult or even impossible for some …
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 process of learning just what issues people who …
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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” might be larger. For instance, a team may consist of a …
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People with disabilities have been especially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Services like public transportation, and grocery and medication delivery that people with disabilities often …
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