Cooperative Paws
Service dog education for dog trainers
Service dogs often need to push different items likes drawers, lights, doors and accessible door buttons to help their handlers. Service dogs are usually trained to push items with their nose, but …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
Putting a behavior on cue is typically a straightforward process. Trainers choose a word or gesture as the cue, and introduce it when the dog begins to offer the behavior reliably. The trainer should …
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