Cooperative Paws
Service dog education for dog trainers
I’ve been training professionally since the early 1990s, and much has changed in the industry during that time. When I first started, positive training methods were largely focused on lure-reward. Of …
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While training loose leash walking to a service dog may not seem to be different from training this behavior to a pet dog, there are some important distinctions. First, service dogs need to be able to …
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Traveling is challenging for service dogs and their partners. The combination of crowds, noise and unfamiliar locations can be stressful, even for experienced service dogs. There are a number of …
Navigating public spaces with a service dog can be challenging, especially when it comes to using elevators. Elevators pose potential risks should the service dog’s leash get caught in the door or the …
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After a stressful workday, we often take a few moments to relax. This might mean taking a walk, going to the gym or simply watching a favorite show on Netflix. Like people, dogs need down time after a …
Preparing service dogs for public access is an exciting and important aspect of service dog training. Just as with other types of training, it is important to plan public access training sessions …
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