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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Supporting Service Dog Handlers During the Pandemic
People with disabilities have been especially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Services like public transportation, and grocery and
Troubleshooting the Retrieve
The retrieve is an important task for most service dogs, and the uses for this behavior go far beyond picking up dropped objects. The components of