Cooperative Paws
Service dog education for dog trainers
People with disabilities training new puppies for service work are always excited about their journey. They look forward to having the help of a fully trained service dog as well as developing a …
Continue Reading about Training Service Dog Puppies: Slow Is the New Fast →
When trainers tell me that they are interested in training service dogs, they often share that they want to train a specific type of service dog, such as PTSD service dogs or mobility service dogs. We …
Continue Reading about People with Multiple Disabilities and Service Dogs →
When service dog trainers ask their clients which tasks they need a service dog to perform, they often are given a very long list. People sometimes hope their dog will perform tasks they have heard of …
Learning disabilities are conditions that can affect individuals in a wide range of ways. They may impact a person’s ability to communicate, to understand written or verbal information, to solve math …
Continue Reading about Seven Strategies to Support Clients with Learning Disabilities →
Any service dog who engages in public access work needs to be identified as a service dog. In many cases, a vest is the most practical way to do this. Choosing the right vest is important. The …
Turning light switches on and off is a commonly needed service dog task for dogs helping people who have disabilities ranging from mobility impairments and low vision to PTSD. This is one of those …
Continue Reading about Training Service Dogs to Flip Light Switches →
