Cooperative Paws
Service dog education for dog trainers
Pulling is a service dog skill that is commonly needed for tasks ranging from opening doors to assisting with removing clothing. Like many service dog tasks, this is one that requires more precision …
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In a rapidly advancing world, smart technology can offer solutions for various challenges faced by people with disabilities. This raises some interesting questions: Could technology replace some tasks …
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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, is a condition that affects the way the body regulates blood flow. It can cause a variety of symptoms including lightheadedness and fainting. POTS …
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Sometimes a service dog needs to pick up an item very precisely. For example, they may need to pick up a medication bag by the handle in order to prevent damage to the medication inside, or the dog …
Hearing dogs need to be able to alert to a wide range of different sounds including doorbells, fire alarms, traffic sounds and the sound of another person speaking to their handler, just to name a …
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Deep pressure therapy (DPT) is a service dog task that, while seemingly simple, can be important for many service dog handlers. DPT involves the dog leaning on or lying down on the handler. The warmth …
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