Cooperative Paws
Service dog education for dog trainers
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 …
Pet dog owners often learn in puppy classes how to handle and prepare their puppies for nail trims, brushing, bathing and other grooming. Service dogs have the same needs, however, for owners with …
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, …
