Understanding context, memory, and persistence. Building service dog behaviors that work reliably everywhere, not just at home.
Part 2 explains the science of how dogs learn—timing, reinforcement, shaping, and generalization—so you can build reliable service dog skills that last. 🐕🦺
Part 1 Explore how your dog’s emotions, biology, and social experiences shape learning—the foundation of confident, reliable service dog training.
As professional dog trainers, it’s crucial to recognize that a handler’s behavior and living situation can significantly impact their service dog’s stress levels....
Years ago, we added a new canine member to our family who was 22 months. While she appeared to be a gentle soul, she was never been taught to be gentle...
Marking in dogs is defined as when the dog lifts his leg on objects or people and leaves behind a small amount of urine.
Marking is thought to be related to marking...
Developing a working relationship with your service dog or assistance dog is all about having good communication both ways between you and your dog. What is Communication? Mirriam-Webster...
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A fairly common complaint among assistance dog owners who have family involved with the dog, is that the dog prefers the company...
Tips for Preparing for Halloween and other Evening Events
Preparing a dog for new and scary situations follows the same process. Think about what things your...
Starting your puppy out right can make a high difference in both his progress and the final outcome. Every potential service dog needs a solid basis for dog and...
As a person training your own service dog, the last thing you need a is a puppy that cries all night. It stresses you out and it stresses the pup out. And it’s...