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Service dog education for dog trainers
Turning light switches on and off is a commonly needed service dog task for dogs helping people who have disabilities ranging from mobility impairments and low vision to PTSD. This is one of those …
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Service dogs often need to work with items of unusual shapes and materials to perform their tasks. They need to retrieve cell phones and remote controls, and pick up small items like medication …
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Service dog trainers do not usually pay much attention to leashes. However, a leash is a simple but important piece of training equipment that all service dog handlers need. When it comes to service …
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In the dog training world, we often discuss the importance of timing, whether it is clicking precisely or delivering the reward promptly. Excellent timing can be difficult or even impossible for some …
