Teaching a Service Dog to Retrieve a Safe Beverage Container

A drink delivered to your hand begins with a few simple skills. Work through taking, holding, and carrying a safe container, then bring those steps together at your dog’s pace.

Kea Grace
Published July 20, 2020

One Size Does Not Fit All: SMALL Breeds That Serve

This is a dated interview and personal account. A small dog can qualify under the ADA when individually trained in disability-related work.

Bev Thompson
Published August 30, 2019

Train a Service Dog to Retrieve: Getting Started

Start a service dog retrieve with a safe object, a reward marker and small steps from targeting to voluntary mouth contact. Continue through AP’s series.

Kea Grace
Published September 7, 2015

Train a Service Dog to Retrieve: Picking Up and Introducing Objects

Teach a service dog to pick up safe objects, deliver them to an accessible location and gradually work with new items. Part Three of AP’s retrieve series.

Kea Grace
Published August 20, 2013

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