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Anxiety alerts that rely on the dog's response to a handler's body language associated with anxiety are straightforward to initially train, but real world implementation can be trickier. Here are …
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Whether it’s navigating a tight space next to a wheelchair, standing behind a handler with PTSD to perform “blocking,” or lying under a chair in a crowded coffee shop, service dogs need to move their …
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Training a dog to carry medication without dropping it, assist with dressing, alert to changes in blood sugar or pull a door open with a tether are all important tasks, requiring a level of precision …
While service dogs are trained to assist in many ways — retrieving items, performing alerts, opening doors and turning on lights — helping a person safely get up from a fall involves some unique risks …
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An anxiety alert is an important service dog task for some people with mental health conditions. This task serves as an early warning system: The dog alerts their handler to their increasing anxiety …
Training a service dog often requires unique tools and gadgets—not just for task training but also to accommodate the handler’s disability. Below are some of my favorite tools and gadgets that help …
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