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Service dog education for dog trainers
Public access training is the most demanding aspect of preparing a dog for service work. When we think about public access training, the first hurdles that come to mind are the challenges this work …
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Training a service dog to walk on a loose leash in a variety of distracting settings is always challenging, but when the handler uses a wheelchair, there are even more factors to consider. Wheelchairs …
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Although anyone can be injured by an exuberant dog who causes a fall, when the person has a health problem, the risks of a serious injury may be higher. A person with conditions that impact balance, …
When working with a young service dog in training, trainers focus on setting the groundwork for future public access. Service dogs in training need ongoing appropriate socialization in a variety of …
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Clicking, delivering treats, holding a leash, fastening a collar — all of these skills require hand strength and coordination. Many different disabilities can impact a person’s ability to use their …
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When training a service dog to retrieve, the last component of the behavior is the give: having the dog deliver the item to the handler’s hand. This component often goes smoothly in a training …
