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 …
Selecting a Service Dog Vest
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 …
Selecting and Training Cues for Service Dog Tasks
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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Three Important Public Access Skills for Service Dog Handlers
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 loose leash walking with a wheelchair
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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Three Important Safety Skills for Service Dogs
When we think about safety and service dog training, typically the first thing that comes to mind is the handler’s safety: for example, making sure the handler is not injured while training the dog a …
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