Category: Puppy Training, Service Dog Training
Eye Contact Is Not A Service Dog Skill
Of all the weird dog tricks out there, "Watch Me" may be the weirdest.Trainers of this trick often recommend holding a treat over your nose or between your eyes, and [...]
This Is Not A Therapist.
Service Dogs Are Not Therapists. Nor are they counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, or doctors. We feel the need to remind people of this, when they expect their new puppy to [...]
Category: Choosing A Dog, Finding A Dog, Service Dog Training
Service Dogs Are Still Dogs.
Many people seem to believe that service dogs are more robots than dogs. They are so very incorrect.
Category: Puppy Training, Service Dog Training
Service Dogs Are Raised, Not Trained.
People often believe that service dog training starts after age one. They're wrong. The mistake comes from common knowledge - the average person knows that service dog [...]
Category: Finding A Dog, Puppy Training, Service Dog Training
You Won’t Believe What They Do To Newborn Puppies To Turn Them Into Service Dogs
They called it the "Super Dog" Program. The American Military were investigating how to raise stronger, more resilient, smarter dogs. They turned to Dr. Michael Fox, who had written [...]
Category: Finding A Dog, Service Dog Training
Why Do Service Dog Schools Always Use Retrievers?
The majority of people choose their dog's breed based on aesthetic. But the way a dog looks, or the colour/quality of their coat, is not just skin deep. Service dog schools use Labrador and golden retrievers. Here's why.
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