When we think about injuries caused by dogs, bites get all the attention. However, I have received many requests for help addressing dog behavior that caused the owner to fall. Injuries caused by a …
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Service Dog Certification Confusion
Will I be able to certify a service dog? That is one of the most common questions I receive from pet dog trainers interested in learning how to train service dogs. The surprising answer: there is …
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Service Dogs for PTSD
I receive more questions about service dogs for people with PTSD than any other type of service dog. There are some common misunderstandings about service dogs for people with PTSD. Service dogs …
Behavior Problems and Service Dog Candidates
I often receive inquiries from people with dogs with behavior problems asking if we can address the behavior problem and train the dog to become a service dog that works in public access. Certainly, …
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Working Dog Lessons from the Garden
Spring is my absolute favorite season. I love gardening! My garden assistant, my husband, helps out and together we got a lot accomplished this weekend. Gardening always gets me thinking about how …
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Wheelchairs, safety and toys
I was just trying to pull into my little corner desk when I lost control of my power wheelchair. It was moving completely unpredictably, hitting my desk repeatedly and I could not figure out what was …