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Service dog education for dog trainers
I receive many questions about service dogs for people with Post Traumatic Stress. However, trainers are often surprised to learn that there is not a clear consensus on which tasks are appropriate for …
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I don't know anyone who really loves flying. There is a lot of hassle. Bags, packing, crowds, confusing parking, security screenings and the list goes on. Dog trainers appreciate that preparing a …
Typically, when we talk about people with disabilities, we think about the individual's needs. However, in many cases, a caregiver is an essential part of the picture. For children with disabilities, …
Play is important for all dogs and has an important role in service dog care and training too. Play is an opportunity for physical and mental exercise, can reduce stress, and support the relationship …
The importance of attention As a public school teacher, my students would often comment that I had eyes in the back of my head because I always knew what they were up to. Having eyes in the back of …
Dog trainers may feel apprehensive when first working with people with disabilities. Trainers may worry how to accommodate a client or may fear using the “wrong” words and offending the client. The …
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