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Jan 231 min read
Protect Your Service Dog with the "Close" or "Middle" Position Training
Do you take your dog out in public? Whether you have a service dog, or a beloved pet, keeping them safe in tight or crowded spaces is so...
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Jan 91 min read
Raising a Service Dog: 4 Month Old Training and Milestones
This week, I'm sharing an update on raising 4-month-old service dog puppy, John Denver! We’ll dive into his training progress so far,...
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Dec 26, 20241 min read
Tether Training for Dogs: Teach Your Dog to Chill Out (the service dog way!)
Have you ever seen a service dog calmly settling by their handler’s feet and wished you could get the same result with your dog? The...
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Dec 19, 20241 min read
Training a Psychiatric Service Dog? You Need to Watch This!
A week or so ago I posted a short asking which of my two dogs I should bring into my therapy appointment with me, and more importantly,...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read
The First Skill to Train Your Service Dog to Do
What should you train first with your service dog? The first skill I teach a service dog prospect is the foundation for all the other...
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Oct 24, 20241 min read
Raising a Service Dog Puppy: Meet my Service Dog Prospect!
He's finally here! This week, I introduce you to my new service dog prospect as we start our journey together! Come along as I show you...
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Oct 10, 20241 min read
Service Dog Puppy Prep 101 + Potty Training
Follow along as I set up my house for my new puppy! We'll go over: ✅ Potty Training ✅ Sleeping arrangement ✅ Minimizing nuisance behavior...
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Sep 27, 20241 min read
Watch This BEFORE Adding Another Puppy to Your Family
In preparation for my new pup, I've been brushing up a bit on my current dog's skills. It's really easy to let certain behaviors slide...
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Sep 13, 20241 min read
Best Breeds for Service Dog Work
Just starting your service dog journey? Looking for your next service dog? My goal is always to make your service dog training journey as...
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Sep 6, 20241 min read
Join Me As I Raise My Service Dog Puppy!
This week I was so incredibly privileged to be present for the first week of my new puppy's life. In this video you'll meet this litter...
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Aug 9, 20241 min read
Training the Service Dog Heel
Is there a difference between service dog heeling and obedience heeling? YES! In this video we'll go over the reasons you might not...
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Jul 26, 20241 min read
Should You Adopt a Rescue Dog as a Service Dog?
Are you considering adopting a rescue dog as your future service dog prospect? Today, we're diving deep on the topic of acquiring a...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read
Training Obstacle Avoidance for Guide Dogs and Service Dogs (Leading and Guiding Tasks)
In my latest video, we dive into training guiding and leading tasks for service dogs, focusing on obstacle avoidance to ensure safe...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read
Your Guide to Hotels and Airbnbs with Your Service Dog
One of my passions outside of service dog training is definitely travel. And I've traveled a lot! When I was on the road as a guide dog...
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Jun 28, 20241 min read
How to Feed Raw Food to Your Dog
What your dog eats has a major effect on their overall health. 🐶 I personally feed a mix of raw dog food, dehydrated raw, and kibble. If...
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Apr 26, 20241 min read
Service Dog Task Training: "Go Get Help" in an Emergency
Teaching your dog to "go get help" in an emergency can be literally life-saving! In this video, I'll show you, step-by-step, how to train...
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Apr 12, 20241 min read
How to Train an Allergen Detection Service Dog
Ever wonder how you might train a dog to alert you to the presence of a specific food or environmental allergen like peanuts or latex? In...
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Mar 22, 20241 min read
Ruffwear's New Access ID Service Dog Vest Review!
TLDR: If you have mobility, dexterity, or vision challenges, you need this service dog vest! It's no secret that I love the gear...
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Feb 23, 20242 min read
Training Service Dog Behavior Interruptions & Alerts
Are you interested in teaching your dog how to interrupt repetitive behaviors like picking, scratching, or leg shaking? Or do you want...
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Feb 16, 20241 min read
Public Access Training: Expect the Unexpected
On a recent trip to the doctor, the most bizarre and unexpected thing happened. In this video, I talk about what happened, how I reacted,...
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How To Choose A Service Dog Breeder
(Or a breeder for any type of dog, for that matter!) If you’re reading this article, you may already know that genetics play a critical...
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