SOME VERSION OF THIS has likely happened more than once to anyone training a service dog. Someone is inappropriate with you. Whether it's the public, business owners, or even family members, here's my advice: choose whether you want to stand and fight, let it go, or deal with it later. Choose your battler. Sometimes you … Continue reading An unfortunate incident at PetSmart
Category: Training
The Importance of a Good Support System
I think the prospect of training your own service dog is very scary. And it should be! It is an enormous amount of work and requires ironclad commitment, not only from you but from everyone in your household. When you are dealing with a disability, this may seem like a daunting task. But it IS … Continue reading The Importance of a Good Support System
“Firsts” with Micah and Levi, his service dog in training
Note: Levi is a seven-month-old Lab being owner-trained by his family as a service dog for seven-year-old Micah. Read his mom, Nicole's first post here and learn a little about the family on our contributor page. Firsts in life are always learning experiences. Rarely do we get something perfect on the first try and the same … Continue reading “Firsts” with Micah and Levi, his service dog in training
Sit on your dog
WELL, ACTUALLY YOU SIT ON YOUR DOG'S LEASH, not your dog. But that headline got me to open a blogpost, so I borrowed it. 😉 This is one of the best exercises ever for building the bond between you and your dog, teaching your dog the fine art of settling quickly (and to make good … Continue reading Sit on your dog
