Cooperative Paws
Service dog education for dog trainers
Usually, the idea of public access training for a service dog brings to mind taking a dog in training out to a public location like a shop or café. While real-world practice is certainly important for …
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Warm weather means longer days and more opportunities to train outdoors! The longer days bring benefits, along with a few challenges that trainers need to keep in mind: Service dogs may need to …
Occasionally clients approach a professional dog trainer for guidance in choosing the right dog to train for service work. This is wonderful, because the client has recognized the importance of …
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Puppies are so much fun! Raising a puppy is an exciting time full of promise for owner-trainers. People are usually thrilled with their new puppy and excited about the prospect of working with their …
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According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one in three people ages 65 to 74 and half of people older than 75 have age-related hearing loss. When you consider …
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Training a dog for service work can be intense for both the owner and the dog. Mixing in trick training can bring back the fun! Additionally, working towards Trick Titles is a nice way for an …
