Teaching a Comfortable Tuck Sit

A tuck sit brings the dog's hindquarters toward its front feet instead of moving the whole body backward.

Kea Grace
Published August 28, 2020

How to Improve Your Service Dog’s Basic Obedience Positions

Basic obedience positions, consisting of sit, down, and stand, provide a foundation for much of the movement your Service Dog does throughout the day.

Kea Grace
Published January 3, 2020

Service Dog Quest: Practicing Position Cues in New Contexts

A dog may know a cue in one setting and need practice when the surroundings or handler's position change.

Kea Grace
Published March 19, 2014

Teaching a Puppy to Settle on a Mat

A portable mat can give a puppy a familiar place to rest. Teach it in a quiet setting before expecting the skill during travel or in public.

Kea Grace
Published October 8, 2013