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 …
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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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 …
At-Home-Only Service Dogs
A common challenge that service dog trainers encounter is a person with a disability who has selected a dog for service work that is not suited for public access. Generally, by the time the owner sees …
Preparing for an Emergency
What if a service dog handler needs emergency help? What will happen to the dog if the owner is incapacitated? These important questions need to be addressed and planned for. Both the dog and handler …
Challenging Conversations
Public access work is demanding for service dogs, and very few dogs are suited for this role. When working with owner-trainers, unfortunately, you may find that clients have chosen a dog for service …