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Donna Hill's

Service Dog Training Institute

Library

Life Stages

Brittany Puppies in Whelping box.
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...
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adventure box
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...
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adolescent dog learning to greet with sit
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....
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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....
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adolescent dogs playing
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...
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separating puppies from litter to socialize and train
Socializing Puppies
while still with the litter
Since I’ve had several questions about raising Service Dog puppies recently, here’s a list...
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puppy loop no more crying
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....
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anxiety ptsd dog task light pressure
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...
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