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 …
Play and Service Dogs
Play is important for all dogs and has an important role in service dog care and training too. Play is an opportunity for physical and mental exercise, can reduce stress, and support the relationship …
Working with Clients with Disabilities
Dog trainers may feel apprehensive when first working with people with disabilities. Trainers may worry how to accommodate a client or may fear using the “wrong” words and offending the client. The …
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Fall Prevention
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 …
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 …