When working with owner-trainers, service dog trainers may unfortunately find that clients have chosen a dog who is not appropriate to train for public access work. In some cases, the dog may be able …
Group Classes for Owner-Trainers
As the demand for service dogs continues to increase, some trainers are finding that they have enough interested service dog owner-trainers to offer group training classes. Group classes offer several …
How to handle difficult service dog training requests
I want to bring my dog on the plane on my next vacation. Can you certify him as a service dog? Can you help me train my dog-reactive dog to do service work? I am moving in a month. Can you train …
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Lessening the Financial Impact of a Service Dog: What Trainers Need to Know
There is no way around it: From training expenses to veterinary bills, acquiring and caring for a service dog can be expensive. According to the National Council on Disability, people with …
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The Business Side of Service Dog Training
Whether you are working with owner-trainers as part of your pet dog training business or running a nonprofit, an important aspect of training service dogs is the business itself. Like all business …
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Documenting Service Dog Training
The Americans with Disabilities Act is clear that certification and registration are not needed for service dogs to have access in no-pets-allowed locations. However, service dog programs usually …