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  1. Energy Fluff

    General Energy Fluff

    Eleven weeks old, almost 12 now and everyone is in love with little Peaches! Without a shadow of a doubt, she is going to be a people pooch. No matter where we are her tail goes into overdrive in excitement when she sees another person come close, if they don't pay her some attention she makes...
  2. What Service Dog Tasks Would Be Best For Me?

    What Service Dog Tasks Would Be Best For Me?

    Questions like this I see all the time, and wanted to address as there really is no easy way to answer for most people. The Disability/Disabilities As we should know in order to have a service dog the handler must meet the definition of disabled that is put forth by the ADA (Americans...
  3. Abhean

    Outside Article 2 Service Dogs Valued At $7.5K Reportedly Stolen And Sold By Training Company’s Former Employee

    ANDERSON, Ind. – An Anderson man is facing preliminary charges of theft after police say he stole and sold two service dogs worth almost $7,500 apiece from his former employer. The alleged sale was $10 for each dog. Court documents go into further detail about the reported theft on Oct. 16...
  4. The TRUTH about FAKE SERVICE DOGS (and what to do about it)

    The TRUTH about FAKE SERVICE DOGS (and what to do about it)

    In this video I discuss "fake" service dogs and how we can combat this problem. I offer ways to approach the issue, and why I think there are more "fake" service dogs than ever. I also discuss how you can help be part of the solution.
  5. Abhean

    Outside Article Marine Veteran Attacked, Forced To Close Nonprofit

    By: Todd Unger WACO, Texas — For years, Marine Corps veteran Alan White has suffered from PTSD. He's also helped dozens of other veterans fighting the same battle through WhiteHaven Canine. That work is now in jeopardy. "I was pretty much beaten senseless," the dog trainer tells 25 News...
  6. Exposure checklist

    Exposure checklist

    We crowdsourced from our lovely community members on this one. Together, we created a list of experiences for getting service dogs in training ready for the world. The exposure checklist at the bottom of this page combines with the intro article to be a valuable resource for your training. You...
  7. SDiT Socialization Checklist

    SDiT Socialization Checklist

    When it comes to training a Service Dog, absolutely nothing is more important than exhaustive socialization. Socialization and exposure to the world is the foundation upon which all other training rests, and a Service Dog who hasn't gained real-world experience via systematic socialization is...
    • Brian Jones
    • Article
    • 4 min read
    • article exposure service dog service dog in training socialization training
    • Category: Service Animals
  8. Abhean

    Outside Article JAVELAN 'transforming Lives' Through Service Dog Training At No Cost To Veterans

    OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — In May, we introduced you to Scott Henry and Bear. Henry is an Army veteran who suffered a stroke in 2021, while Bear was set to be euthanized in Texas, before Vets Get Pets got the pair together. "You know, it's both of our second chances in life, and it's been pretty...
  9. Adding Distractions and Choosing Where to Train

    Adding Distractions and Choosing Where to Train

  10. Get your DOG to PAY ATTENTION

    Get your DOG to PAY ATTENTION

  11. Service Dog Etiquette for Handlers

    Service Dog Etiquette for Handlers

  12. Abhean

    Resource C. L. V. DEL AMO HOSPITAL 2023-06-19

    (1) whether Aspen was a service dog, and (2) whether allowing Aspen to participate in C.L.'s hospitalization would "fundamentally alter" the psychiatric services that were being offered to C.L. during those hospitalizations under 42 U.S.C. § 12182(b)(2)(A).
    • Abhean
    • Resource
    • federal hospital lawsuit owner training
    • Category: Case Law
  13. Abhean

    Outside Article Service Dog Training Organization Sues Maine Mall, Claiming Discrimination

    An organization that trains service dogs to help people with disabilities has filed a lawsuit against the Maine Mall, saying its dogs and their handlers were unlawfully detained and kicked out of the shopping center last May. Ten people and eight service dogs from Mission Working Dogs of Oxford...
  14. Why Natural Behaviors Aren’t Trained Service Dog Tasks

    Why Natural Behaviors Aren’t Trained Service Dog Tasks

    When it comes to Service Dog tasks, there is a lot of confusion over what constitutes a real, specifically trained task and which are only perceived tasks, fueled by emotion and wishful thinking. From Service Dog handlers to trainers to medical doctors to veterinarians alike, there is...
  15. The Art of Rewarding: Handy Tools for Dog Training Sessions

    The Art of Rewarding: Handy Tools for Dog Training Sessions

    Rewards are a fundamental part of dog training - they help reinforce positive behaviors and strengthen the bond between you and your furry friend. But how do you manage these rewards efficiently during training sessions? In this video, we delve into practical solutions - training vests, reward...
  16. Training is the key!

    SD Adventures Training is the key!

    The wife and I decided to have a movie night, you know just to sit back and enjoy a few hours zoning out, enjoying some together time. With that in mind, I ran up to the local grocery store to grab some snacks to engorge on while we watched the movie(s). Normally we (Dougal and I) have no...
  17. Brain Games

    General Brain Games

    Keeping your dog active is sometimes a challenge especially if you have a high-energy dog like we do. Even though we have a very active schedule that allows Dougal to go outside work and play there are times when it is simply not enough. Our rainy season here in Florida is one of those times we...
  18. Abhean

    Outside Article Prisoner gets sentence cut for training service dogs

    BY BRUNO MATARAZZO JR WATERBURY — A former Naugatuck man had his 16-year prison sentence for manslaughter reduced by 18 months last week after applying for a sentence modification. CONTRIBUTED Justin Martinez interacts with one of the dogs he has helped to train through the America's VetDogs...
    • Abhean
    • Thread
    • inmate news service animal service dog service dog in training service dogs training
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Service Dogs in the News
  19. Teaching the Stay Command

    Teaching the Stay Command

    In this episode, Nate Schoemer teaches dog trainer students the ins and outs of teaching a stay command to dogs. From basic techniques to advanced problem-solving and proofing, you'll learn everything you need to know to train dogs to stay in a variety of situations. Whether you're a seasoned...
  20. “Zak George Can’t Train His Own Dog”: My Response. How I Trained My Dog to Listen Off Leash

    “Zak George Can’t Train His Own Dog”: My Response. How I Trained My Dog to Listen Off Leash

    Does your dog listen OFF LEASH?
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