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Service Dog Training

service dog collie

January 11, 2021

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

Category iconService Dog Training

November 16, 2020

Preparing Service Dogs to Work in Tight Spaces

Working with a service dog in a small space is challenging. Store aisles can have objects and food on low shelves that are tempting for a dog to

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August 31, 2020

Teaching Brace and Balance: Important Considerations

Dog trainers are often asked to train service dogs to help a person balance when walking or getting up from a fall. The person may hold a harness the

Category iconService Dog Training,  Task Training

collie opening a refrigerator

August 17, 2020

Training Service Dogs to Pull

Service dogs need to pull to perform tasks like opening a door, opening a drawer, pulling a zipper and helping their owner take off a jacket. Pulling

Category iconService Dog Training,  Task Training

service dog and person in wheelchair

July 13, 2020

Default Behaviors for Service Dogs

What do checking in with their owner, waiting at curbs, and lying down while their owner waits in line have in common? These are all examples of

Category iconPublic Access Training,  Service Dog Training

Woman in wheelchair and service dog holding a dumbbell

June 23, 2020

Four Ways to Prepare Service Dogs for Retrieve Training 

Many service dog handlers need their dogs to perform tasks that involve retrieving, such as picking up dropped items, retrieving medications or

Category iconService Dog Training,  Task Training

service dog collie

June 2, 2020

Three Important Tips for Anxiety Alert Training

An anxiety alert is a commonly needed task for service dogs trained to help people with PTSD, other mental illnesses and conditions that cause

Category iconService Dog Training,  Task Training

Collie holding clicker

May 18, 2020

Helping Clients with Timing

In the dog training world, we often discuss the importance of timing, whether it is clicking precisely or delivering the reward promptly. Excellent

Category iconService Dog Training

Service dog collie with bag

April 27, 2020

Meeting the Needs of Clients Who Have Recovered from COVID-19

Most people who get sick from COVID-19 will recover fully. However, some individuals may experience long-term complications. We are still early in the

Category iconService Dog Training

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