Appeasement or excitement urination is something many handlers encounter—especially with emotionally sensitive or young dogs. While often a developmental stage that...
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...
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Definitions
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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...
The first time your service dog growls at you when you try to take something away from him, you feel shocked and affronted. Your first impulse may be to strike out.
“But...
Even among carefully selected and raised service dogs, resource guarding may appear in a dog that has never previously demonstrated it.
Service Dogs in Training are dogs first. Their behavior tends to be more closely scrutinized as they will be working in public where other people will be exposed...
There are many concerns of using a ball to exercise your service dog or SDit. If you have a ball obsessed service dog, or if you have limited ability to exercise...
Learn the "do's" and "don'ts" of handling and dealing with service dog adolescent behavior. by Donna Hill, B.Ed., B.Sc.