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Service dog education for dog trainers
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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The retrieve is an important task for most service dogs, and the uses for this behavior go far beyond picking up dropped objects. The components of the retrieve — taking, holding, carrying and …
The holiday season can bring special joy but also some unique challenges for owner-trainers. Holiday parties and family gatherings can be difficult environments for service dogs and service dogs in …
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There has been tremendous growth in service dogs working to help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As with other service dog specialties, there are some specific tasks people with …
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