This is Bev Thompson’s archived account of a supervised search-and-rescue training visit.
Bev Thompson
Published July 25, 2018
Dogs used for assistance, detection, search, or other work need abilities suited to the particular role. Breed alone does not establish suitability.
Kea Grace
Published May 11, 2018
Choose a crate for the actual dog, journey and carrier. A road-trip restraint, cargo container and in-cabin carrier have different uses; a brand name alone does…
Kea Grace
Published April 28, 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
Small practical choices can reduce waste without compromising your dog's nutrition, safety or the assistance you need.
Emily Folk
Published March 20, 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
A useful goal improves daily life for you and your dog. Choose a few priorities that fit your needs and the dog's comfort instead of measuring the team against…
Kea Grace
Published December 31, 2017
