Barking Up a Different Tree: How My Training Has Changed Over Time
I’ve been training professionally since the early 1990s, and much…
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Incorporating Play in Service Dog Training
While training a service dog is important and serious work,…
Supporting Owner-Trainers Through Health Fluctuations
People with disabilities can have health changes that make training…
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Challenging Conversations
When working with owner-trainers, service dog trainers may unfortunately find…
Working with Neurodivergent Service Dog Handlers
Neurodiversity is a concept that acknowledges the diversity of human…
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Two Ways to Train Service Dogs to Pull
Pulling is a service dog skill that is commonly needed…
Loose Leash Walking for Service Dogs
While training loose leash walking to a service dog may…
Supporting Owner Trainers
Service dog trainers are usually very aware of the importance…
Four Strategies for Service Dog Handlers When Encountering a Reactive Dog
With more locations becoming pet-friendly, service dog handlers are having…
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