One of my favorite Star Trek characters was Deanna Troi. She had a special ability as an empath. She could literally feel what another person or rather alien life form was feeling. Deanna's ability to …
Sneaky Cues and Service Dogs
I entered the Rally ring feeling completely nervous. The judge looked at me and said, "whenever you are ready." I responded while looking at Sulu, "I'm ready!" Sulu looked up at me with his beautiful …
What’s Behind that Door?
Creak! What's behind the door? Doors can be scary. In horror movies they are often opened slowly, in anticipation of a monster is on the other side. For dogs, doors can hold a lot of excitement, …
Service Dogs and Dog Sports?
I confess, I love precision. I swoon over a tight finish, precision heeling and beautiful straight fronts. While showy precision is not necessary for service work, there are aspects of competitive …
Emergency Planning for Service Dog Handlers
What do you think of when you think of an emergency? A natural disaster? A car accident? A health scare? Emergencies always require some extra planning for people with disabilities as medications, …
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Service Dog Certification Confusion
Will I be able to certify a service dog? That is one of the most common questions I receive from pet dog trainers interested in learning how to train service dogs. The surprising answer: there is …
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