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The Effect of Social Maturity on Service Dog-to-Dog Interactions
Social Maturity Social Maturity: An animal behaving within accepted social norms of an adult of that species when interacting with others of his or her species. Over...
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Hard-mouthed Dogs and Sharky Teeth:
Teaching Bite Inhibition
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...
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Training toy for dog ideas
Free DIY toy that is sure to keep your dog happy!
Free DIY toy with easy find materials that is sure to keep your dog occupied!
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No Sew DIY Dog Tug and Chew Toy "Octopus"
Learn how to make a DIY free no sew tug and chew toy for your dog.
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Basic Biological Development of a Puppy
A puppy’s life begins 63 days before he is born. While in the womb, he develops physically. His sense of smell is active even before he is born.
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Environmental Enrichment Ideas for Service Dog Breeders and Young Puppies Recently Removed from their Litter
Both while still at the breeder and after they have been taken to their new homes, puppies need enrichment to grow their little brains and set them up to be tolerant...
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Dealing with the
Crazy Adolescent Brain!
(Part 1)
Learn the "do's" and "don'ts" of handling and dealing with service dog adolescent behavior. by Donna Hill, B.Ed., B.Sc.
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adolescent dog jumping at door
Dealing with the
Crazy Adolescent Brain!
(Part 2)
Part 2 of learning the "do's" and "don'ts" of handling and dealing with service dog adolescent behavior. by Donna Hill, B.Ed., B.Sc.
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Dealing with the
Crazy Adolescent Brain!
(Part 3)
Part 3 of learning the "do's" and "don'ts" of handling and dealing with service dog adolescent behavior. by Donna Hill, B.Ed., B.Sc.
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Socializing Puppies
while still with the litter
Since I’ve had several questions about raising Service Dog puppies recently, here’s a list of things to make sure your breeder does, in addition to the...
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Never Have a Night Crying Puppy Again!
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...
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Concerns About Training Your Own Anxiety Assistance Puppy
A recent trend is for owner trainers to train their own Anxiety Alert Dogs. I have seen several issues appear in the training process that has to do with the environment...
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