Service dogs need to pull to perform tasks like opening a door, opening a drawer, pulling a zipper and helping their owner take off a jacket. Pulling is useful for handlers with disabilities, and it …
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Default Behaviors for Service Dogs
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 default behaviors. Default behaviors are behaviors the …
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 bringing an emergency phone. The components of this …
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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 anxiety. By performing an anxiety alert quickly, a …
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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 timing can be difficult or even impossible for some …
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 process of learning just what issues people who …
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