Unlock Your Puppy’s Potential with Tether Training

A short, supervised leash connection can help you keep a puppy nearby while you observe bathroom signals or practice settling.

Olivia Williams
Published October 4, 2024

Can My Dog Be a Service Dog? A Comprehensive Guide

To assess a service-dog candidate, start with the disability-related work or tasks you need, the dog’s health and behavior, and a realistic training plan.

Olivia Williams
Published April 28, 2024

3 Ways to Sharpen Your Service Dog’s Tuck Sit and Why It Matters

A tuck sit is a particular sit transition. It should be comfortable for the individual dog. It is different from teaching a dog to settle underneath a table or chair.

Olivia Williams
Published April 12, 2024

The Eureka Effect Study and Dog Training

Ragen T. S. McGowan and colleagues studied dogs' responses when their actions unlocked a reward.

Olivia Williams
Published February 2, 2024

Three Comfortable Training Games for a Puppy

Keep puppy games short, rewarding and easy enough for the puppy to enjoy.

Olivia Williams
Published August 8, 2023

Hearing Dogs: Sound Alerts and Individual Training

A hearing dog is trained to alert a deaf or hard-of-hearing person to selected sounds.

Kea Grace
Published January 6, 2022

Answering Questions About Your Service Dog in Public

A short, practiced answer can make an access conversation easier. You do not have to disclose your diagnosis to use a qualifying service dog.

Kea Grace
Published October 1, 2021

SDiT Socialization Checklist

Use this checklist as planning ideas, not a requirement to experience everything.

USSDR
Published January 18, 2021

Dog Play or Aggression? Read the Whole Interaction

Dogs can growl, chase and wrestle during play, but a single sound or posture does not reliably tell you whether an interaction is safe.

Olivia Williams
Published August 28, 2020

Preparing Your Home for a Puppy

Before bringing a puppy home, prepare a safe resting area and remove things it could swallow, chew, or become tangled in.

Olivia Williams
Published August 14, 2020