Working with Clients with Disabilities that Affect Speech
When we think of disabilities, we usually think of someone…
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Three Important Public Access Skills for Service Dog Handlers
Public access training is the most demanding aspect of preparing…
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Training loose leash walking with a wheelchair
Training a service dog to walk on a loose leash…
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Preventing Falls in Training
Although anyone can be injured by an exuberant dog who…
Three Foundation Skills for Service Dog Tasks
When working with a young service dog in training, trainers…
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Accommodation Strategies for Clients with Limited Hand Use
Clicking, delivering treats, holding a leash, fastening a collar —…
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4 Ways to Troubleshoot Give
When training a service dog to retrieve, the last component…
Accommodating for Fatigue
Fatigue is a common challenge for people with different kinds…
4 Tools That Make Service Dog Tasks Easier
Service dogs often need to work with items of unusual…