Cooperative Paws
Service dog education for dog trainers
With more locations becoming pet-friendly, service dog handlers are having more encounters with reactive dogs. Moreover, some service dogs themselves are selected inappropriately, and display reactive …
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One of the most difficult aspects of service dog work is trying to determine whether a behavior problem is something that can be addressed successfully or whether to career-change the service dog …
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Arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injury and lupus are very different conditions that have one thing in common: They can all cause pain. Additionally, mental illnesses can cause …
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In a rapidly advancing world, smart technology can offer solutions for various challenges faced by people with disabilities. This raises some interesting questions: Could technology replace some tasks …
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Retiring a service dog is an emotional topic for service dog handlers. Trainers can make a big difference in preparing and supporting handlers and their partners through this transition. Assessing …
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As the demand for service dogs continues to increase, some trainers are finding that they have enough interested service dog owner-trainers to offer group training classes. Group classes offer several …
