Some dogs are trained to indicate a target allergen scent or to help a person carry out an allergy-related response.
Kea Grace
Published September 28, 2018
Diabetes can be associated with hearing loss. If you notice difficulty following conversations, frequent requests for repetition or changes in hearing, discuss an…
Bev Thompson
Published August 31, 2018
This list reflects the writer’s perspective on respectful interactions.
Lisa A Faulkner
Published August 24, 2018
Targeting means voluntarily touching a chosen point. A nose target can help teach positioning or an appropriate button task, but it does not make every pushing or…
Kea Grace
Published August 23, 2018
Build behavior around your team’s tasks and everyday environments, rather than assuming every dog must use the same position.
Kea Grace
Published April 2, 2018
2018 registration is closed. Dates, sponsors, locations and qualifications below describe that event. Check the organizer’s current rules and availability.
Kea Grace
Published March 7, 2018
Retirement is a change in work, not an end to the dog's place in your life. Decisions depend on health, comfort, behavior and the demands of the job.
Emily Folk
Published February 12, 2018
A tether can limit movement during a brief, actively supervised training session. It is one management tool, not proof of calmness or a shortcut to public access.
Kea Grace
Published February 4, 2018
Use a small amount of food your dog already tolerates, such as an appropriate wet dog food, in a clean food-safe mold or an undamaged enrichment toy.
Kea Grace
Published January 12, 2018
Time off can include play, gentle activity and quiet enrichment. Choose toys for the individual dog's size, health and play style, and supervise new items.
Kea Grace
Published January 5, 2018
