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

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

3 Dog Training Games for Service Dog Puppies

Using dog training games helps build Service Dog foundation skills without overwhelming young puppies or new Service Dog candidates.

Kea Grace
Published March 5, 2020

Choosing Clear Training Cues

A dog learns the cues you teach consistently. You can use a word from another language, a hand signal, or a familiar English word.

Kea Grace
Published January 9, 2020

Making a Safe Dog-Training Treat Mix

A small mix of familiar rewards can make training convenient.

Kea Grace
Published October 20, 2019

Book Review: “Training Your Own Service Dog” by Lelah Sullivan

This is AP’s historical review of the 2015 book. Its observations describe the edition reviewed, not a current endorsement of legal guidance, constant tethering or…

Kea Grace
Published September 10, 2016

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

Train a Service Dog to Retrieve: A Comfortable Hold and Release

Build a comfortable hold and release with rewards, short steps and a delivery point that suits you. Part Two of AP’s service dog retrieve series.

Kea Grace
Published August 9, 2013