Check out the Multimedia Library at Service Dog Training Institute!
Go through the materials at your own pace. Access them as often as you want 24/7 for the duration of your subscription.Â
Our Library at Service Dog Training Institute is  comprehensive, including articles about raising, living with, equipment for, health of and training a Service Dog. Great for owners, trainers and anyone helping others to train a service dog. New material is added regularly.
NEW! Video discussion forum has been added. Unedited training videos are posted by Donna for discussion!
Subscribers can participate in the live monthly Question & Answer session (by Zoom). Â Sessions will be recorded and added to the Library.
A library membership is also a great way to support our work, and helps to keep this website ad-free.
You subscribe and you have 24/7 access to all the materials in the library. Look at the tab titled “What will You Learn” for a list.
Monthly payments are automatically made so you can enjoy your learning without worrying about payment.
Who is The Library For?Â
Anyone interested in learning all aspects about service dogs and assistance dogs. A great way to start without a huge financial commitment. Also great way for those whose dogs are currently working to stay current  the the industry.
It’s also a easy way for those who have been helped by Service Dog Training Institute in the past to give back for free help they have received (for Youtube videos, blog posts, service dog selection, training advice in groups etc).Â
There is information on a wide array of service-dog related topics. As relevant topics come up in research, they are added to the library.
Our Library includes Many Different Media:
Video Discussion Forum-Â An interactive feature with unedited training videos being posted for discussion and learning. Available 24/7
Question & Answer Live Chat on Zoom – twice a month your questions are answered and discussed in Zoom. Â Chats are recorded and stored in this section.
Video Collection-over 300 How To Training, Principles and Theory videos
Audio Files -For those who enjoy listening, we have audio files from old puppy and foundation skill and anxiety task classes and a few blog posts.
Webinars–
- Service Dogs in BC
- Play Your Way to a Great Recall (recording of an in-person presentation)
- Improving Your Success as an Service Dog Owner-Trainer
Blog Post Categories:
Posts are grouped into categories to help you find what you are looking for.
Choosing a Service Dog
Equipment
Handler Skills
Dog Health
Body Language/Observation Skills
Basic Dog Skills
Dealing with Distractions
Unwanted Behaviors
Mobility
Service Dog Tasking
Public Access
Maintenance of Trained Behaviors and Skills
Travel by Air Plane and Train
Becoming a Professional Dog Trainer
Handler Life Lessons
And More!
The Service Dog Training Institute library offers a variety of different ways to learn more about service and assistance dogs. By delving more deeply into the topic, handlers and trainers will more easily communicate with them and better understands the needs of their dogs.
Sample Library Categories
Once you have subscribed to the Library, you can access it through the Library Tab on the top of the page.