Testing your service dog shouldn't stop at the public access test. Here's why ongoing testing throughout your dog's life matters most.
You know that magical moment when your dog suddenly seems to “get” training? Like a light-bulb switches on and they start picking up new behaviors faster...
A simple daily ritual for bonding and body health
This interaction is a wonderful way to deepen the bond between you and your dog. The gentle bowing, stretching,...
Rejuvenating your enthusiasm for teaching your own service dog can be
just as important as it is for helping others with theirs. The bond you
share with your dog...
When it comes to teaching dogs, some self-training handlers seem to have a special knack for understanding and applying learning concepts, while others find it more...
Considerations for potty training your service dog during winter travel due to stress and the busy holiday season.
This is an important but often overlooked topic for service dogs. Service dogs must be potty-trained and on command to control their location and timing. Know y...
Many dogs will pull hard when on a standard 4 to 6-foot (1.2-2m) leash. The trick is to teach them to start paying attention to the pressure on a long line. This...
There is much confusion in the service dog world about what is heeling is and isn't. Before we can start talking about teaching a dog to heel we need to know exactly...
Owner training allows handlers to choose some non-traditional breeds or higher energy individual dogs that match their active lifestyle. Some people end up with...
Training your own service dog seems like a complicated long term and in depth process, and it is! Keeping the process simple is the key to being able to follow...
Whether to are just starting out with your pup in public places or resuming training after a break (such as being ill or due to COVID 19), we want to remind you...