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How to Train a Service Dog for Your Child - At Your Service Dog Training
Training a service dog for your child has the potential for a big payoff. But achieving success takes careful planning and a significant investment in both time and money. Whether you have a pet that has a special connection to your son or daughter, or you're adopting a puppy to train for your child, this article will help you get started.
5 Best Practices for Veterinarians with Service Dog Patients - At Your Service Dog Training
We love our veterinarians and their staff, who work so hard to keep our service dogs healthy. However, veterinarians are not usually experts on service animals or life with a disability. This means communication about a service dog's unique care needs is critical to get the best outcome for all concerned. We've outlined 5 best practices to guide you as you handle these communications.
Service Dog Trainer Mentorship - Spaces Available - At Your Service Dog Training
Are you a working dog pro who wants to learn about becoming a service dog trainer? Sharon Wachsler is opening her online service dog mentorship program to experienced dog pros. Learn from a credentialed, R+ professional who has been owner-training service dogs since 1998.
Is an Autism Service Dog Right for Me (or My Child)? - At Your Service Dog Training
Training an autism service dog can be an empowering, life-changing journey for autistic adults and bring joy and relief to parents of children on the autism spectrum. But it's not the right option for every situation. If you're looking into training an autism service dog, here is some food for thought as you get started.
What Are My Public Access Rights for My Service Dog in Training (SDiT)? - At Your Service Dog Training
If you are training a service dog for yourself, you may be wondering what your rights and responsibilities are. This post provides some answers and resources on public access rights for your service dog in training.
Free and Low-Cost Enrichment Ideas for Your Service Dog in Training - At Your Service Dog Training
For a dog in training as a service animal, enrichment is an especially important component of maximizing their training and working potential, while also helping them to lead long, happy, healthy lives.
Is My Service Dog Tax-Deductible? - At Your Service Dog Training
Did you know that the costs associated with a service dog are tax-deductible if you are itemizing your medical expenses? Service dog expenses may also be counted when getting public benefits such as food stamps (SNAP), Section 8, or other low-income programs.
Focus Around Distractions! 5 Tips for Service Dog Training around Dogs & People - At Your Service Dog Training
Does your service dog lose focus around other dogs or people? You are not alone! Training around distraction is the hardest part of public access service dog training. Read on to check out our 5 tips for service dog training around distractions and learn about our in-person workshop on this topic coming up in January of 2024.
Service Dog Workshop - Training Around Distraction - Northborough, MA
Learn how to train a public access service dog to work reliably around distraction. This two-day workshop (Saturday 1pm to 6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm) will provide protocols for focus around distraction, relaxed disengagement, reading your dog’s emotional tone, proper equipment, anxiety reduction for handlers, and responding to strangers. For service dog owner-trainers and their dogs
How To Train a Mobility Service Dog From a Wheelchair
Are you training your own mobility service dog? Or are you a professional trainer working with a client who uses a cane, crutches, or mobility scooter? Are you wondering how to train a dog from a wheelchair or with an unsteady gait? This post is for you!
Service Dog Leash Manners - At Your Service Dog Training
Are you training a service dog – as an owner-trainer or as a professional dog trainer working with a service dog client? If so, loose leash walking is probably a top priority. There are some important differences for training leash manners to a service dog – as well as when training a pet dog or ESA for a physically disabled handler.